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ALBERTO DIAZ Obituary
Alberto Diaz Jr, known by his family as "papas" passed away this week on Wednesday November, 17th 2010 after a 6 year battle with ewing's sarcoma (a bone cancer). He was 11 years old. He was the first born son of Athena and Alberto Diaz on August 3rd 1999 in Merced, California. This beautiful child fought his cancer with the strength and bravery of a dozen soldiers. His strength and will to live was an inspiration to all that knew him.
Papas' favorite things to do were play video games and baseball. His favorite baseball team was the Dodgers, his parents took him to many games and showered him with boundless love and support during his short stay on this earth. Papas is a hero to many including his parents, brothers, sisters, family and friends. He was his mother's sunshine and her heart. His mother changed the calendar by celebrating his final Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas early to make sure her son that she was blessed with got to enjoy his last holidays with his family that he adored. Every moment with his family meant more to him than anything else. Papas loved to feel free on the beach and watch the ocean where he could forget about his cancer and be a normal boy. He was excited to meet his unborn brother, due February, 2011, who he now gets to meet in heaven before his mother. His mother only wish was to hold him in her arms while he took his last breath just as she did when he took his first breath and he loved his mother so much he granted that wish.
His smile was like a thousand rays of sunshine shown down from heaven and his laugh brought joy when there was sadness. Papas will never be forgotten.
Papas is survived by his parents, Athena and Alberto Diaz, his brothers, Gabriel and Matthew, his sisters, Arabella, Ariel and Gisele as well as his grandparents, uncles, aunts and many cousins.
His viewing will be held at the Wilson Family Funeral Chapel, 1290 Winton Way, Atwater on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and the Recitation of the Holy Blessed Rosary will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 24, 2010, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick's Church. The burial will follow at Winton Cemetery.
Arrangements are entrusted to Wilson Family Funeral Chapel of Atwater.
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Memories and Condolences
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Brenda Summerville
December 6, 2010
Athena & Alberto and Family....I cannot begin to express how much I feel for your loss...I cannot fully understand how you must be feeling... but I certainly can attest for the love you had for Alberto Jr. and the dedications you had to seeing he had "the best" My prayers are with you, and they always had been, as I watched you struggle to keep family, school, and Ariel's pre-school life held togehter in one piece. I admire your strength and compassion, and I really do feel your loss. Please remember to stay positive, and hold on to your faith that your precious jewel in in good hands. Thoughts of you. Brenda Summerville (Ariel's past Headstart teacher) @ Fairside HS
Claudia
November 25, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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Annette Payton
November 23, 2010
Papas fought for his life with the courage of a true soldier, may the Lord help his family come together for his final journey and lay Papas to rest with all the dignity and love he is deserved of. Auntie Nena and Uncle Ben
Dorene
November 23, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Maria Hannah
November 23, 2010
I did not know the Diaz family, but my thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Roberto fought as long as he could and God told him no more. God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be so put his arms around and whispered come with me and Roberto did.
The Diaz family at the Relay For Life of Atwater.
Ted Torres
November 23, 2010
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of the Diaz family. I have had the pleasure to meet little Alberto on a few occasions. He proudly served the Relay For Life of Atwater as the Honrary Chair inspiring us all. He will continue to live on in each of us.
Rob Brummel
November 23, 2010
You all are in my prayers. Because Christ Jesus died, Papas will live forever in one of many mansions he has prepared for his children. May God Bless and comfort you all.
Kathy Trujillo
November 23, 2010
My thoughts and prayers have been with Alberto and his family since hearing about him @ the Atwater relay.Although I was saddened to hear of his passing I pray that his family and friends find comfort in trusting that he is in Heaven with our Father free of any pain and surrounded by everlasting Love and peace...God Bless you all with his courage and strength to get through this holiday season.
The Staff of Wilson Family Chapel
November 22, 2010
The Staff and Wilson Family Chapel wishes to extend their sympathy and their assistance for this time of need.
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