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Victor Diaz, Jr., 75, loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, entered into eternal rest on February 11, 2010. He was born February 09, 1935 in Hill to Victor Sr. and Emilia Badillo Diaz. Mr. Diaz served his country honorably in the United States Army and retired from White Sands Missile Range in 1990 where he worked in Mission and Range Control. His professional accomplishments included missions such as landing of the Space Shuttle Columbia in 1982. He was a member of the Catholic Church.

Survivors include his children, Victor Diaz III of La Mesa, Rosemary Diaz-Robles and husband David Robles of San Jose, California, Ruben Diaz of Denver, Colorado; his grandchildren, Brianna Robles and Diego Robles of San Jose California; brothers and sisters, Rosemary Romero and Aurora Amezquita both of Las Cruces, Consuelo Bustamante of Thatcher, Arizona, Daniel Diaz of Pensacola, Florida, Veva Gallegos of Midland, Texas, Norma Duran of Rio Rancho, George Diaz of Tolleson, Arizona, Robert Diaz of Rio Rancho. Other survivors include numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and his former wife, Frances S. Diaz. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation for Mr. Diaz will begin at 6 p.m. Monday, February 15, 2010 in San Jose Catholic Church, 353 Josephine Street where the prayer vigil is scheduled for 7 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 2 p.m. in the same church with Reverend Martin Cordero officiating. Cremation will follow and inurnment of cremains will take place at a later date.

Serving as casket bearers will be Sonny Bustamante, Randy Duran, Charlie Amezquita, Robert Diaz, George Diaz, Jr. and Johnny Romero. Honorary bearers will be David, Tony and Ben Romero, Leo Gallegos, Jerry Duran, Eric Amezquita and Rex Diaz.

Victor will always be remembered as the most generous and caring man to all who knew him.

Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels 527-2222.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Las Cruces Sun-News on Feb. 13, 2010.

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patricia Ortega

February 21, 2010

Diaz family,
our deepest sympathy at the loss of your loved one, our prayers are with you & your family, hope for today, courage for tomorrow,faith with the lord. GOD BLESS*

February 19, 2010

Diaz Family,
Our deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved father. May the memories you have of Victor bring you comfort. Our prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Love, Roman,Susie Garcia(Salinas) and Family

Stephen & Pat Castillo

February 18, 2010

Victor III,

No bond is as great as that between a parent and a child. Our deepest condolences are with you and your family as you grieve the loss of your father. Please know that we are always here for you.

Tommy Chavez

February 17, 2010

Ruben and Family, I am so sorry to hear the passing of your dad. Your dad was a good friend of mine from the days at WSMR to coaching Ruben in football at Gadsden High School. He will be greatly missed! My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Take care and God Bless.

Myrna Respicio

February 17, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

February 16, 2010

Victor, Rosemary,Ruben..
You have our deepest condolenses. Your dad was more like a brother than a 1st cousin. He was present when my oldest brother passed away many years ago. He has always been part of our lives. May the good Lord give you strength during these trying days. We love you.
The Trevino Family..
Frank,Linda,Esther,Denise,Jennifer

February 16, 2010

Victor,Rosemary,Ruben..
I would like to offer my deepest condolenses to you and I would also like to say if theres anything I can do, please let me know. Many years ago, JR was by my familys side when my oldest brother, Jimmy passed. He was there to offer comfort to my family especially my mother who was devastated. JR to me was very special and loved by everyone in our family. May God give you stength.
Frank &Linda Trevino..

Tamara Lopez (Salinas)

February 16, 2010

Victor, Rosemary, & Ruben
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God comfort you and give you peace.

February 15, 2010

Dear Ruben:

May God Bless and guide you and your family during your time of sorrow.

Warmest regards,

Lorenzo, Patricia, and L.V. Diaz
La Mesa, New Mexico

Mari Hardenbergh

February 15, 2010

Rosemary, Victor, and Ruben, I wish I could be with you right now to hug you and let you know how truly special your dad was. I have only fond memories of him. The only thing that gives me comfort is knowing that his legacy lives on through you, his children. With all my love, Mari Hardenbergh (De La Cruz)

February 15, 2010

Our deepest condolences to the family of Victor Diaz, Jr. May the memories of your kind and loving father, grandfather, brother, and uncle help you find comfort in one another's presence in these difficult days and in remembrances of happier times shared together.

Delfina Silva Cardillo and Jerry Cardillo

Jessica Diaz

February 14, 2010

Victor, Rosemary and Ruben-I am so sorry for the loss of your father. He is now in heaven looking down on all of us, and holding us in his arms. Rest in Peace cousin Jr, say Hello to my dad for me. With all our love Jessica and Marty

Rose Mary Diaz-Jimenez

February 14, 2010

Rosemary, Victor & Ruben, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. May God be with you during this time and give you strength. My prayers are with you.

Margaret Molina Flateau

February 14, 2010

George and Bobby ,
I am sorry for your loss.
May God Bless & comfort you.

Gary & La Verne Wood-Hilton

February 13, 2010

To the Family of Victor Diaz, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. I knew the Diaz Family when we were all growing up at Stahmann Farms. On occasion, I would see Victor in town and Danny & I had kept in touch in the last several years. May God Bless, Comfort, Heal & Guide you all, now and in the days to come. Lovingly

Irene Bailey (Diaz)

February 13, 2010

Rosemary I know how you fell during this time...May God be with you and all your family at this time...My prayers are with you...

Emily McInelly

February 13, 2010

Victor, Rosemary, Ruben, Brianna, Diego, and family, May God comfort you in His loving arms and fill you with His peace during this difficult time and in the days to come. I will always remember Tio Jr.'s love, strength, kindness, and how giving he was to all of our family. Brianna and Diego....your grandpa was so proud of the two of you and he loved you so much! Everytime we saw him, he would have to tell us something about the both of you, and when he did, his eyes would twinkle with so much love and his smile was from ear to ear! It was infectious!!! He loved his children that much too, and family. He was loved so very much and we will miss him greatly.

With all our love and prayers,
Mitch and Emily McInelly and family

Jennifer Diaz

February 13, 2010

To my Tio Junior, you will be greatly missed but kept in our thoughts and memories. Victor, Rosemary, and Ruben, I am so sorry for your loss. I love you all very much. Jennifer Diaz

Ray & Nell Cuellar

February 13, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Tio Victor, Jr's family. May you all feel God's warm & comforting embrace as you face the days ahead.
We will miss our precious cousin very much, his kind spirt and soft spoken words to each of us. May he rest in peace. ALL OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS TO ALL OUR FAMILY. Ray & Nell Cuellar & Family

Cindy Martinez

February 13, 2010

Tio Jr. will be missed greatly. May the Lord comfort all of his family. May the memories of Tio bring all of us comfort. Rosemary, Victor and Ruben, know that we are here for you. We are so sorry for your loss. We Love you all very deeply.

Your prima, Cindy and all your cousins

Elizabeth Trujillo

February 13, 2010

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

~ Elizabeth, Flora, & Tony Trujillo

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