Jose Abel Diaz

February 20, 1936 - October 9, 2016

 Jose Abel Diaz was born to the parents of Martin Diaz and Juanita Ybarra on February 20, 1936, in Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico. He passed away on October 9, 2016, in Loma Linda, California. In 1940, he came to the United States of America in the pursuit of the American dream. He later married Ramona Maria Cisneros on March 6, 1968, in Redlands California. The two celebrated 48 years of marriage.

Jose was the father of five children, Eric, Abel, Ruben, Raymond, and Gabriel. He was a decorated soccer player and won many championships, including state and local championships in the Inland Empire. He served as a mentor to many, coaching minor league adult soccer, as well as our youth. Jose took much pride in his role as not only a player of the soccer field, but as a coach to so many. He taught his five sons the meaning of hard work, dedication, and commitment. During his journey, he was a maintenance supervisor for the City of Rialto, Parks & Recreation division for over 20 years. He moonlighted as the proud owner of a radiator shop in San Bernardino. Jose was a devoted Catholic and served our Lord until the day he passed.

Jose is survived by his wife, Ramona, five children, Eric, Abel, Ruben, Raymond, Gabriel; fourteen grandchildren, Marlayna, Alicia, Marissa, Abraham, Leticia, Alexander, Ava, Raymond Jr., Angelina, Jaylyn, Abreana, Mekayella, Xavier, and Alani; one great grandchild, Lilliana; four nieces, Vergie Macias, Rachel Garza, Pat Contreras, and Irma Gutierrez; and two nephews, Danny and James Diaz. His mother, father, brother Javier and sister Esperanza Diaz precede him in heaven.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to Ramona Diaz and sent to 27376 Rustic Lane, Highland, California, 92346.

Funeral services will take place on Friday, October 21, 2016, as follows: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Rosary, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Mass, 11:00 – 11:30 Eulogy, and 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Graveside placement, at the Hermosa Cemetery, located at 900 North Meridian Avenue, Colton, California, 92324.