Name: Memorial service for Diana Gresser ALMARAZ
Start: 2015-01-14T16:00:00.000Z
Location: Weed Corley Fish Funeral Homes and Cremation Services - North

ALMARAZ, Diana Gresser

On January 2, 2015, Diana Almaraz quietly and peacefully left this life after holding her own against lung cancer for 15 years. She was born in Austin on December 4, 1948 to Donald Gresser and Gladys Schultz Gresser.

She is survived by her husband Robert Almaraz; her mother Gladys Gresser; her brother Rick Gresser; and by many friends who will miss her terribly.

Diana graduated from Lanier High School and The University of Texas at Austin. She was employed by the State of Texas for 22 years, where she retired as an accomplished and much admired CIO. For seven years after leaving the State, she worked at Government Partners, helping colleagues find the right technology vendors for their needs.

Diana had a lifelong passion for gardening, growing striking specimens of exotic and native plants.

She made her homes beautiful showplaces, carefully arranging vignettes of precious collections. She was a thoughtful, meticulous hostess and no holiday or other occasion went unmarked.

Diana fought lung cancer valiantly and she lived life to the fullest while managing her disease.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at Weed-Corley-Fish North Lamar Chapel.

No visitation. No flowers, please. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to Austin Travis County Humane Society, where Diana adopted many wonderful members of her family over the years.

https://community.austinhumanesociety.org/SSLPage.aspx?pid=428&frcrld=1

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Published by Austin American-Statesman from Jan. 11 to Jan. 12, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
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17 Entries

JEANETTE MC DANIEL

January 16, 2015

I AM KIRBY SCHULTZ'S FRIEND AND HAVE MEET DIANA AT SEVERAL SCHULTZ REUNIONS. SHE HAD A BEAUTIFUL SMILE AND ALWAYS WAS SO GLAD TO VISIT WITH YOU. SHE WILL BE MISSED

KIRBY SCHULTZ

January 16, 2015

I WANT TO SEND MY SYMPATHY TO FAMILY OF DIANE
ALWAYS ENJOYED DIANA AT THE SCHULTZ FAMILY REUNIONS. I WILL MISS HER.

January 14, 2015

Robert—We were both very fortunate to have known and worked with Diana for many years. She brought care and concern for the mission of Texas Department of Human Services, for the people served, for employees, and for friends—what a great thing for people to be able to say about someone. We're saddened by her passing, and are thinking of you. Larry Hill and Gay Goforth

Hope Morgan

January 14, 2015

Diana, a bright and shining star that graced this earth. Her love, mentoring, support and caring touches will be missed. Her spirit will undoubtedly live on through all of us that knew her...

January 14, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of Dianas passing.She was a dear friend both professionally and personally. A person of integrity, honesty and class. It is a honor to have worked with and known such a fine Lady.My prayers to the family at this sad time.
Clif Martin

January 13, 2015

Diana was a warm and loving friend. I will sorely miss her gentle spirit and her endless optimism. She was like a walking ray of sunshine! My thoughts and prayers are with you. Britt Brookshire

January 13, 2015

Ricky, I am so sorry to hear of Diana's passing, I know that you will miss her and that there are many friends that will remember her with love. Daphne Domaschk Pyhrr

Anne Sapp

January 13, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of Diana's passing. She was a great colleague and a greater friend. She will be missed.

January 13, 2015

Robert, I am SO sorry for your loss. Diana was such a special woman. She always had time to stop and say hi, to concentrate on you even when she was so busy. I am just so thankful for having known her and having her as an example.
Roxanne Dammann

roger gunter

January 13, 2015

so sorry for your loss
my prayers go out to your family at this difficult time

Tom Phillips

January 12, 2015

Robert and Rick...I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Diana. I had the privilege of working with her for a number of years. She was so much fun to work with and always had the best interest of her staff in mind. I enjoyed talking with her several times in the past few years. My prayers are with you. RIP Diana.

Tracy Brown

January 12, 2015

Diana was my client and friend. Over the years that I worked with her at BodyBusiness her friendship, wit, passion and strength inspired me. She would go out of her way to bring vegetables from her garden or meet me for lunch to catch up. I will miss her dearly. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with your family.

January 12, 2015

I was among the many who were privileged to have Diana as a boss. She was such an inspiration to all of us to be the best we could be and strive for excellence. As a person she was the epitome of class and kindness. Such a beautiful woman in every sense of the word. Sheryl Hays

January 12, 2015

So sorry for your loss. To help your grieving, share and concentrate on your many happy memories.

January 12, 2015

Ricky,
I am very sorry to hear about Diana. May she rest in peace.
Tommy Hanover

January 11, 2015

Ricky,
So sorry to hear about Diana's struggles. I know you will miss her. But now her pain is gone.
Toni Harmon

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