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Carlos C. Diaz

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Carlos Diaz Obituary

Carlos C. Diaz
Resident of San Jose
Carlos Carrillo Diaz passed away peacefully on July 15, 2013 surrounded by family. Born on June 22, 1937 in Santa Paula, California to parents Lena Carrillo and Jose Diaz. Devoted husband of 52 years to wife Olga Diaz; loving father to Carlos Diaz, Jr. and Cynthia Mendez; father-in-law to Ralph Mendez; treasured grandfather to Kelly and Lauren Mendez. Carlos was the youngest of 10 siblings and is also survived by brother Pete Diaz and sisters Anita Quiñones and Bessie Soto. Dedicated barber at Golden Wheel Barber Shop for 46 years. A Memorial Service will be held in his honor on Saturday, July 27th at 1pm at Lima Family Santa Clara, 466 N. Winchester Blvd., Santa Clara.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Jul. 21, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Carlos Diaz

30 Entries

SAMUEL CUMMINS

August 16, 2013

I BEEN GETTING MY HAIR CUT BY CARLOS FOR YEARS AND HE WAS SO SKILLFUL AND KIND OF ANY BARBER I HAVE EVER HAD. IT WILL BE HARD FOR ME TO REPLACE HIM.

Ron & Loretta Silva

August 7, 2013

Our sincere sympathy to the Diaz family. Carlos has been my husband Ron's barber for almost 30 years. I had the opportunity to meet Carlos and listen to his wonderful stories while Ron had his hair cut. Being a hairdresser in the 70's....I loved to watch Carlos cut hair. He was a "one of a kind" barber. We just found out about his death today and are very saddened. He was so very proud of his family and his heritage. We will miss stopping in to visit with Carlos. May his soul rest in peace. Ron & Loretta Silva

Bob Jones

July 30, 2013

Our sincerest condolences to Carlos' family. Carlos was my family barber and friend for the past 35 years. We shared family news and world events together over the years, during our visits to the Golden Wheel Barber Shop. He is deeply missed. You have moved on, Carlos, from the Golden Wheel to the Golden Firmament. Rest in Peace Carlos.

Arlene and Bob Jones

Terry LeGate

July 27, 2013

Thanks for all the good times the last ten years. Not only did you do a great flat top but your music choice was really great. With all the conversations we have had about family I felt I knew your family and you new mine very well even though they have never met because family was important to both of us. I will miss you terribly.
My prayer are with your family

Esther Padilla Martinez

July 26, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

July 26, 2013

We just read the wonderful article by Scott Herhold. It was perfect. My husband has been seeing Carlos for years and then he took our son with him. Many times I took Kevin and watched Carlos work. Greeting customers and chatting because everyone was a friend, not just a customer. They had some great conversations there and I would always here about it when they came home. Even when I'd take our son, he always made me feel comfortable seeing there waiting and I enjoyed visiting with him. He was just an all around great guy who loved his customers but most of all his family. We are so sorry we can't attend the services on Saturday.
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to his family.
We will miss you, Carlos
The D'Amelio Family (JR., Lyn and Kevin)

Jack ABBOTT

July 25, 2013

Thanks for the best cut everyone was envious. Thanks for the great words of wisdom while I was in your chair.

Dr. Michael Mruzik

July 25, 2013

I have been a customer since 1982. Carlos was a good man, gentle, honest, and sincere. I will miss him. Our condolences and prayers go out to him and family. May God bless and keep him.

Kelly Mendez

July 25, 2013

The San Jose Mercury News (which my grandpa read faithfully, everyday) published a beautiful article on his life and work at Golden Wheel Barber Shop:

http://www.mercurynews.com/scott-herhold/ci_23723340/herhold-an-old-school-san-jose-barber-leaves

Wally B

July 25, 2013

My sympathy to all in the loss of Carlos. To me it seemed He truly loved his job and always tried to be "a cut above".

Barry,Julie & Lawrence Butler

July 24, 2013

Dear Olga,Carlos Jr.and family,
Just heard the news of Carlos passing away.Although we never met you, we feel like we know you. My husband Barry and son Lawrence had their hair cut with Carlos for many years.Lawrence always enjoyed paying for his hair cut and giving Carlos a tip. Also, buying him a Diet Dr.Pepper
Cherry flaver drink after a job well done. He always spoke very highly of his childen and grandkids. We will miss his gentle friendly personality.

The only barber patient and willing to cut Lorenzo's hair and able to get a smile out of Lorenzo.

July 23, 2013

Carlos and Lorenzo in 2005. We will never forget you Carlos.

Ralph Mendez

July 22, 2013

Charlie/Carlos - I already miss our living room talks....one on one...man to man. I will take care of our families. I wish one day to be the man you and my dad are. Love your son in-law Ralph

My Barbers Dads (Carlos and Ralph)

Ralph Mendez

July 22, 2013

christina downard

July 22, 2013

Dear Olga---I was so deeply saddened to read about Carlos's passing.
For once, I am at a loss for words. I keep wanting to call my brother to tell him that Carlos is gone but I lost my brother in October so I guess they are looking down at all of us now. Of course I met Carlos because he cut my brother's hair, my husband's, my brother-in-laws and my two son's hair. My husband always said that a man only has one barber in life and that now that Carlos is gone, he will never get a hair cut again. I will miss our deep and heartfelt conversations about being the parents of a son with Down Syndrome. I learned a lot from Carlos. I will miss how patient and compassionate he was when trying to give my son a haircut and I will always miss the smile on his face when he would see us coming and tell me he was ready with his boxing gloves on. I am truly saddened at his loss and for all of you also. My husband (with his long hair) and I will be there Saturday. If you can Olga, please call me. I can only imagine what you all are going thru. Warm embraces and love going your way; Christina, Lorenzo, Tommy, and Tommy Jr, Downard. 408-230-2252.

Lance

July 19, 2013

I met Carlos 2 years ago when I stopped in for a haircut. He could cut the perfect flat top. Although I knew him for only a few years, his friendship made it feel like a lifetime. He was always a warm and caring person. Carlos was a wonderful person who will truely be missed. Rest in peace Carlos.

Stephan Kuehn

July 19, 2013

Dear Diaz Family, I went to get a haricut today, and to see Carlos. His thoughtful company was the reason I would always come back. Instead of Carlos's warm welcome, I was deeply saddened to see the letters of condolence on the door. I will truly miss him, and send my sympathies to the family.

Stephan

Christina/Doug Biagi

July 19, 2013

Doug and I are deeply saddened and shocked to hear about the loss of Carlos. I just saw him and Olga and Carlos Jr. a few weeks ago and commented to Doug that he looked so great and still working...it was amazing to see. Such a wonderful man, a wonderful family and such a terrible and sudden loss. Our hearts are breaking for his family and no words can express - may you find peace and comfort in the many years and memories that you shared with him.

Doug and Christina Biagi

Lauren Mendez

July 18, 2013

Not a day goes by that your not in my heart and thoughts grandpa. Words can't describe the love my grandpa gave me. To anyone that had the pleasure of knowing him for a quick hair cut or years, it was very simple to see the amazing man he was. I love you with all my heart forever<3

Cindy Mendez

July 18, 2013

Dearest Dad,

Thank you for being such a great Father, Husband, Grandfather, and Father-in-law. You put us all first in your life and we cannot Thank you enough. You will live on in our hearts forever and ever! All my Love, your daughter, Cindy

Yolanda Diaz-Macaraeg

July 18, 2013

Words cannot express the loss of such a great man. You are all in our hearts and prayers. Remember...there is no true death, only a change of worlds. Although he is no longer in his physical form, he will always be with us in spirit now. Light a candle, talk to him and he will be beside you., and share your memories, for as long as we speak their names they live on forever.
I LOVE YOU TIO....Sincerely, Your Niece Yolanda

Annie Quinones

July 18, 2013

To my baby brother, Charlie I still cannot believe that you are gone, I will always love you and I miss you dearly. Someday we will all be together.
Love you very very much .
Your sister,
Annie

Margaret Borquez

July 18, 2013

My deepest condolences to the Diaz family. I had the honor of meeting him thru my father Tony Borquez who would only let Carlos cut his hair. It was a shock to hear about his passing my dad could not believe he was gone. God bless all of you and stay strong our deepest sympathy The Borquez Family

Steven Quinones

July 18, 2013

To my Tia Gloria and family!!
Nothing is harder than saying Goodbye to someone you love. Please know that you are in Our thoughts and prayers. Sending my love to heaven.
Love Steven Quinones-Mary

Kelly Mendez

July 18, 2013

Thank you to all who have sent your thoughts and sympathies to our family. The loss of my grandpa is tremendous, but the lifetime of memories we share with him will remain vivid in our minds and hearts forever. He truly was an amazing man that we are all fortunate to have had in our lives.

Eleanor Urbi (Nellie's daughter)

July 17, 2013

Tia Olga, Cousin Charlie, Cindy & family, our deepest condolences to you, may God bless you all... you are in our thoughts & prayers

Art Quinones

July 17, 2013

To Diaz family,God bless you threw this time of sorrow.The Quinones Family,would like to send there deepest sympathy and condolences in this time of hardship, may God Bless you all. From Art & Nichole Quinones and Edmund & Anita Quinones and Family.

YVONNE MORRIS

July 17, 2013

TIA OLGA ...COUSIN CINDY, CARLOS AND LAUREN, KELLY,RALPH...MAY GOD BLESS YOU..OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES AND LOVE TO YOU ALL.....

Cynthia Navarrette (Mendez)

July 17, 2013

Cynthia & Ralph and girls.
May God bless you and your girls in this time of sorrow. My deepest condolences to your Mom and Brother and family members.

Maria Beronia

July 17, 2013

To the Diaz family, my heartfelt condolences. My husband Louis Beronia(who passed away in 2011) had been going to Carlos for haircuts since the 1950's and I met Carlos when my husband and I were dating in 1965. We always enjoyed seeing and talking and joking with Carlos at the barber shop. He was a good friend and will be missed very much. He brought a lot of sunshine into everyone's life that he touched. May the Diaz family find comfort in knowing that many understanding thoughts are with you all now.

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