BORN

December 23, 1934

DIED

February 26, 2021

LOCATION

Hartford, Connecticut

Efrain Diaz 86 of Hartford, beloved husband of Maria Diaz passed away Friday, February 26, 2021 after a brief illness at Hartford Hospital. Born in Huacho, Peru and son of the late Eladio and Laura LaRosa-Díaz, Efraín lived in Hartford for many years, where he worked for the City of Hartford for over 30 years. Efraín was a unique, joyful and one of a kind person. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends where he laughed, sang and danced the night away. He loved his plants but especially his fruit trees which he maintained impeccably. A true gem in every way. Efraín will be remembered wearing his aviator glasses and fedora. Beside his wife, he leaves his two sons; William Diaz and his wife Ivelisse, of Tampa FL, Raul Diaz and his wife Ada of Hartford. His three daughters; Jeanette Vargas and her husband Daniel, of Riverview FL, Jennifer Balbachan and her husband Narindra of West Hartford, and Maryann Diaz and her husband Fabio Vargas of Wethersfield. He also leaves a brother Jose Diaz and a sister Lillian Diaz Guerra, both in Peru. In addition he leaves his 12 grand children and 6 great grand children. Efrain was predeceased by a son, Michael Diaz and a brother Ruben Diaz. A funeral service will be held Friday, March 5, 2021, 11:00 am at the Dillon Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Tpk. Wethersfield. Burial will follow in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. Visiting hours will be Thursday, from 5 to 8 pm at the funeral home. To share a memory with the family, please visit www.dillonbaxter.com

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I miss you so much!
Love you Abuelo!

Julian Vargas

August 12, 2025 | Wetherfield, CT | Grandchild

Abuelo...I miss you so much... Every time I try to speak about you I feel tears coming to my eyes, voice cracking and memories racing thru my head of all the times we shared together, nothing can replace all the joy you bought not only me but our whole family. You were the perfect father, perfect husband and perfect role model that no one can mimic. I wish we had more time together, one last coffee together, one last conversation. You are forever apart of me abuelo. Your energy, your voice,...

Anthony Diaz

April 11, 2021 | Grandchild

God saw him getting tired,and a cure was not to be,so He put His arms around Him and whispered,”come to me”.
With tearful eyes
We watched him suffer ,and saw him slowly fade away.. although we love him dearly,we could not make him stay..
A golden heart stopped beating,hard working hands put to rest,God broke our hearts to prove to us,
He only takes the best!!
Te extrañamos abuelo vivirás en mi mente y corazón siempre gracias por todo lo q hiciste por mi..
mi...

Frayny Cruz

March 30, 2021 | Family

JOSHUA 1:9 be strong be courageous do not be afraid do not be discouraged for the lord god will be with you wherever you go... Hey Abuelo you have done a great job in life you one father figure I looked up to it was always nice to talk to you I used to ask about your past experiences and you shared with me patriarch of the family is truly missed ... Joshua Diaz

Joshua Diaz

March 08, 2021 | Grandchild

Please accept my deepest sympathies for the loss of your loved one..
When he worked with me in the booking division of the Harford Police Department I could always count on him to do his job thoroughly and professionally with no complaints.
I'm sure he will be missed.
Sergeant Paul S Kutcher ( retired )
Hartford Connecticut Police Department.

Paul Kutcher

March 08, 2021

It was wonderful having you as my Dad. You are the true meaning of a hero- May God continue to give us strength because the pain you left is unbearable. I miss you dearly Papi until we meet again❤

Maryann Diaz

March 07, 2021 | Wethersfield, CT | Daughter

My condolence to the Diaz family.
Franki you will be missed. Rest in peace.

Antonia, Nyesha,Jamil Rivera

March 04, 2021 | Hartford, CT | Friend

Words cannot express the loss felt by us during this difficult time. You were one of a kind and you will be missed immensely. Rest In Peace mi querido viejo and until we all meet again! Love you! ❤❤❤❤❤❤- The Vargas Family

Jeanette & Danny Vargas

March 04, 2021 | Riverview, FL | Daughter

Mr. Diaz was a Nice pleasant Guy and it was a Pleasure to work with him at the City of Hartford!! Family my Condolences, God Bless you at this time of sorrow!!

Pamela Roebuck

March 03, 2021 | Hartford, CT | Coworker

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