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Manuel Dias Jr.

1926 - 2014

BORN

1926

DIED

2014

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100 W. Bush St

Hanford, California

Manuel Dias Obituary

Manuel Dias Jr., a longtime resident of Hanford passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at the age of 88 years at Hacienda Health Care. Manuel was born March 11, 1926 in Lompoc, CA. He met the love of his life, Marie and they were married for 62 years. During his life he loved to hunt, fish, travel and loved to watch all types of birds. He was a Word War II veteran serving in the Navy Seabee's on Okinawa. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for the County of Kings and retired in 1990.
Manuel is survived by his loving wife, Marie of Hanford, daughter Catherine Dias Garcia (David) of Hanford, son Manuel A. Dias (Kathy) of Corcoran. Sister Alice Bertao of Lemoore and brother Joe (Elsie) Dias of Hanford. Grandchildren; Carrie Garcia Ortiz (Polo) of Visalia, Brian (Amanda) Dias of Corcoran, Chad (Vanessa) Dias of Arroyo Grande, Brandie Potter of Visalia, 8 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Manuel and Catherine.
Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, May 2, 2014 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church at 10:00 a.m. Burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery.
In Lieu of flowers remembrances can be made in Manuel Dias memory to Central California Children's Hospital 9300 Valley Children's Place Madera, Ca 93638 or Valley Christian Home Activity Department 511 E. Malone, Hanford, CA 93230
Special thanks to Doctor Allan Knudson and the staff at Hacienda Health Care for their love and support.
Arrangements under the direction of Whitehurst-McNamara Funeral Service.

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Published by The Hanford Sentinel on Apr. 26, 2014.

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May 2, 2014

The Hatfield Family are thinking about all of you, we are sorry for your loss.
Don, Cathy, Ashley, Jacoby, Lacy, Shawn, Raylee and Cody.

Gilbert & Carolyn Nunes

May 1, 2014

Dear Catherine, David, Carrie and Polo:
Our prayers to you and your family during this very difficult time.

May 1, 2014

Kathy & Manuel and the rest of the Dias Family,
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. Our prayers are with you.
John and Cheryl Santos, Corcoran

Gary and Susan Mitchell

April 29, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tia Claudia Santos

April 28, 2014

Dear Marie, Catherine, & Buster,
All of us miss Ti Manuel. He was very special to us. Hugs to all of you. See you on Friday.

Bob Bettencourt & Family

April 27, 2014

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Whitehurst-McNamara Funeral Service

April 25, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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