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Dorothy Diaz Obituary
Mrs. Dorothy "Dot" Diaz, age 83, of Biloxi, MS., died Wednesday, July 19, 2006, in Benndale, MS.
Mrs. Diaz was a lifelong resident of the coast, residing at the Santa Maria Del Mar Retirement Apartments for 31 years. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph L. Diaz, Sr., parents, Matt and Esperance Quave Moran, sisters, Velma Fournier, Faye Andrews, and Betty Moran, and brothers, Raymond Moran, Noll Moran, George Moran, Fred Moran, Murray Moran, John Roy Moran, Chester Moran and Earl Moran.
Survivors include two daughters, Rose Ann (DeDonk) Seymour and Kathy (Vernon) Lepre, both of the Larue Community, two sons, Ralph L. (Carol Sue) Diaz, Jr. of Perkinston, MS., and Chester L. (Nancy) Diaz of Natchez. MS., sister, "Jack" (Henry) Toncrey of D'Iberville, MS., ten grandchildren, Ralph L. Diaz III, Darlene Diaz, Corey Diaz, Lisa Seymour, Julie Welch, Troy Seymour, Suzette Salley, Chester "Bubba" Diaz, Melanie Romero, Michele Jolly, and nineteen great-grandchildren, Justin Diaz, Summer Diaz, Skylar Diaz, Tyler Wayne Diaz, Braley Diaz, Briton Diaz, Ashley Nolan Diaz, Brittney and Briana Farmer, John and Christopher Seymour, Matthew Seymour, Luke Seymour, and Austin Seymour, Faith Olivia Welch, Anthony Romero II, Katie Lamb, Chad Lamb, and Braden Jolly.
Special thanks to the Benndale Personal Care Home and staff and the Quality Hospice in Lucedale, MS.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Benndale Personal Care Home, 118 Golden Years Rd., Lucedale, MS. 39452.
She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Visitation will be on Friday, July 21, 2006, from 5-8 PM, with a 6 PM Rosary, all at the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home. On Saturday, July 22, 2006, there will be a 10 AM Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where friends may call from 9-10 AM. Burial will follow in D'Iberville Memorial Park.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Diaz
Wayne & Stacey Curran
July 28, 2006
We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for Ms. Dot and all of you.
Jeff Woods and Family Woods
July 24, 2006
Ralph, Chester, Rose Ann, Kathy and Famlies.
We are so sorry for your lost.If there is anything we can do for you all please let us know. Our Love and Prayers are with you each of you.
Mom sends her Love to each of you. Hugs and a kiss for all.
I'm sorry we was not at the wake or service
we do not get a paper every day, did not hear about your Mother untill Late Sat.
Remember we love ya and will each of you in our prayers.
Stop by sometime when you all can.
Again Love to all,
Jeff, Mom, Sisters and Famlies
Tanya Greenwell Reaux
July 24, 2006
Miss Dot has always been in my childhood memories of times that I played in the family yard with all of you. She was always a sweeheart to me, and always a beautiful lady. My deepest sympathy to all of you. So sorry I could not attend her services for I now live out of state.
Phyllis Waits Wiltz
July 22, 2006
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
roxanne monroe
July 21, 2006
sorry to hear about your lost just rember that she is in haven now and she in the arms of the angels now ok
roxanne and brandon
Jeanne Orr
July 21, 2006
Rose Ann; Kathy & family I was so sorry to hear about your mom. I remember Ms Dot as a very lovely woman with a wonderful smile. Even though I have not seen her in many years I have never forgotten her. I know she will be missed by all of you. You have my deepest sympathy and prayers.
Jeanne (Beaugez) Orr.
Florence M. Moran
July 21, 2006
May the Lord be with you and comfort you now as your loved one has departed and, also, with wonderful memories of happy moments spent with her.
The Staff and Management of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes
July 21, 2006
We extend our sincere sympathy and value your trust during this time of remembrance and reflection. We pledge our support now and in the future.
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