Gasper H. Diaz

GASPER H. DIAZ (February 22, 1934 - November 18, 2010) Gasper H. Diaz was born and raised in Highgrove, California. He enlisted in the California Army National Guard in 1953, drafted in the Army and served in Korea until 1958. Gasper lived in Colton, CA, for 50 years. He worked for Food Machinery Corporation until retiring with 42 years. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Antonia Chavez Diaz; 2 sons, Orlando and Gaspar and wife, Lisa; 4 grandchildren, Aaron, Elias, Nicholas and Danielle; 11 surviving siblings, including 4 brothers, Victor, Hank, Jesus "Junior" and Antonio Diaz; and 7 sisters, Sally Espinosa, Esparanza Mejia, Carmen Gonzalez, Jenny Acevedo, Margaret Reynosa, Virginia Fernandez and Lupe Delahoya. He was preceded in death by his sister, Eleanor Vazquez, and his parents, Jesus and Hepolita Diaz. Cause of death was Gallstone Pancreatitis. Services will begin with a Rosary from 10:30 to 11:00 A.M., followed by Mass from 11:00 to Noon, on Thursday at Immaculate Conception PArish, 1106 N. La Cadena Drive in Colton. Reception following church services, located at Gents Hall, 1462 E. Art Townsend Dr., San Bernardino.