Felicitas Diaz

Felicitas Diaz obituary, Amarillo, TX

Felicitas Diaz

Upcoming Events

Oct

3

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Schooler Funeral Home

4100 S Georgia St, Amarillo, TX 79110

Send Flowers

Oct

3

Rosary

6:30 p.m.

Schooler Funeral Home

4100 South Georgia Street, Amarillo, TX 79110

Send Flowers

Oct

4

Service

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church

4100 Coulter Street, Amarillo, TX 79109

Send Flowers

Only 1 day left for delivery to next service.

Felicitas Diaz Obituary

Visit the Schooler Funeral Home, Inc. - Amarillo website to view the full obituary.

"Felícitas “Nena” H. Díaz, 92, of Amarillo passed peacefully onTuesday, September 30, 2025.

The family will receive guests from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia. Rosary will follow at 6:30 p.m. Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 4, 2025, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church at 4100 Coulter Street, with Reverend John Valdez presiding. Burial will follow at Llano Cemetery.

Felícitas was born on May 3, 1933, in Amarillo, Texas, to José and Luisa Hernández. She was a devoted member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and gave her time generously to many parish organizations.

On December 4, 1956, she married Frank “Pancho” Díaz, the love of her life. Felícitas worked as a registered nurse at St. Anthony’s Hospital for more than 30 years, remembered by patients and colleagues alike for her skill, compassion, and dedication.

She will be fondly remembered for her deep spirituality, her love for family, her caring heart as a mother, aunt, and grandmother, and her commitment to serving others.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to Jan Werner Adult Daycare Center and The Ware for their compassionate care of Felícitas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, José and Luisa Hernández; her beloved husband, Frank Díaz; two sons, Michael Díaz and Alfredo “René” Díaz; brothers, Robert, Joe, and Arthur Hernández; and sisters, Santos Ramírez, Aurora Hernández, Trinidad Martínez, and Celia Alarid and grandson, Mario Ochoa.

Those left to cherish her memories include two daughters, Sylvia Ochoa and husband Gilbert of San Antonio, and Theresa Cruz and husband Mark of Amarillo; five grandchildren, Marisa Valdez of San Antonio, Danielle Diaz and Dominic Díaz and wife Aline of Amarillo, Tomás Cruz and wife Kristen of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Dr. Andy Cruz and partner Alan of Boston, Massachusetts; nine great-grandchildren, nine great-great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends who loved her dearly.

Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, Amarillo, Texas.

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

Schooler Funeral Home, Inc. - Amarillo

4100 S Georgia St, Amarillo, TX 79110

Make a Donation
in Felicitas Diaz's name

Plan and Price a Funeral

Create a funeral plan and price estimate in less than 5 minutes.

How to support Felicitas's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Felicitas Diaz's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sponsored

Upcoming Events

Oct

3

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Schooler Funeral Home

4100 S Georgia St, Amarillo, TX 79110

Send Flowers

Oct

3

Rosary

6:30 p.m.

Schooler Funeral Home

4100 South Georgia Street, Amarillo, TX 79110

Send Flowers

Oct

4

Service

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church

4100 Coulter Street, Amarillo, TX 79109

Send Flowers

Only 1 day left for delivery to next service.

Plan and Price a Funeral

Create a funeral plan and price estimate in less than 5 minutes.