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Steven Diaz Obituary
Phoenix - Steven Eugene Diaz entered Heaven on December 20th, 2017, he was 67 years young. He is survived by his wife Cathy Barron Diaz of 46 wonderful years. He has two daughters, Merihelen Diaz Nunez and Sandra Diaz Perez. He lives on through his seven grandchildren Alaina Lechuga (23), Monique Lechuga (19), Stevie Lechuga (16), Eden Nunez (8), Layla Perez (8), Jacob Perez (3), Andy Perez (1), and 1 great granddaughter Adelina Medina (7 mos.). He was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska and spent his childhood in Golden Gate, a suburb of Phoenix. He served his country proudly in several different branches of the military including the Marines, Army, Reserve and Guard. Steven was a man of many accomplishments. Some of his contributions could be seen and felt in his community and amongst his friends and co-workers. His actions will benefit generations to come as he helped preserved the original Sacred Heart Church in the neighborhood he grew up. Steven touched many lives and became a pillar of honor, strength and action to all who knew him. You will be dearly missed, deeply loved and forever in our hearts. We love you Dad! On Wednesday, January 3, 2018 a Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. with a Rosary prayer at 7:00 P.M. at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1421 S. 12th Street, Phoenix on Thursday, January 4th at 9:00 A.M. with Burial following at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 2033 N. 48th Street, Phoenix.
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January 1, 2018
Our deepest condolences to the Diaz family. There are no sentiments that can sooth you at this time other than knowing you are surrounded by our thoughts, prayers and hearts filled with love. Compadre, you are now in heaven; may you rest in peace.
With our love, Dave, Bea and Nick Amari.
January 1, 2018
Please accept my most sincere condolences at this time of sorrow I knew Steve in school and in the Marine Corp. He'll always be remembered as a really good guy and I'm proud to have called him my friend . God Bless you Cathy and family
Sincserely. Rudy Mesa
"Clothe yourselves with Love" Colossian 3:14
January 1, 2018
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Dad, I still can't believe your gone....I keep waiting for you to come home I was honored to have you for my Father and we had 39 beautiful years t
Sandra Diaz Perez
December 30, 2017
D. Romans 15:33 Andrews
December 30, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
December 30, 2017
May God's promise found in John 6:40, of the hope to see our loved ones again, comfort your heart and give you peace, strength and hope in the days ahead.
Condolences to the family at this very sad time.
Cathy Diaz
December 30, 2017
My Pop, my best friend.., I'll love you forever. May you be light in your new body up in the kingdom of God, with all the Angels and your Families,.. where Gods love flows freely everywhere and envelops all around your body, pure love.
I will come to you when God calls but,..not today as Jacob says,.. not today Dear Lord, not today..Amen
You will always be in my heart forever, I miss you so...much and love you so much forever
Jubal Bynoe
December 30, 2017
My condolences to your family for the loss of a good man. May you find comfort in true family and friends. Proverbs 17:17
December 30, 2017
My sincere condolences. May the God of all comfort strengthen you all during this difficult time. Rom 15:4
JD
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