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Giovanni Diaz Obituary
DIAZ, 15
LAKE WALES - Giovanni Diaz, 15, of Lake Wales, passed away March 19, 2018.
He was born on January 16, 2003 in Sebring, FL to Jose Diaz and Nikki McNabb. Gio was an awesome big brother, who loved and cared for friends and family. He loved music, skate boarding, fishing, video games and was one of the few people who could figure out a Rubic's Cube. He had a heart of gold and saw the good in everyone. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew him and loved him.
He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Tom McNabb.
He is survived by his Mom, Nikki McNabb and Rex Haynes of Lake Wales; his father Jose Diaz and Dionne Coates of Jacksonville; sister Natasha Diaz of Lincoln, NE and brothers Elijah Rodriguez and Aaron Partain of Lake Wales, Genaro Coates and Daniel Vazquez, both of Jacksonville; his maternal grandmother, Edna McNabb of Lake Wales; paternal grandparents Pedro and Viviana Diaz; uncles Don Mc-Nabb, Eddie, Manuel and Jimmy Diaz.
The family will receive friends on Monday, March 26, 2018 from 6:00 PM until the service time at 7:00 PM at the Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake Wales with Rev. David Durham officiating.
Condolences may be sent to the family and the webcast may be viewed at
www.marionnelsonfuneralhome.com .
Marion Nelson Funeral Home handling arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Giovanni Diaz
Elizabeth Gloska
May 28, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mya Moore
May 19, 2018
Gio.. You were an amazing person.. I'm so glad i got to know you.. No one can take your place in this world... You could've made a difference in the world.. You'll always be my joker.. I know its been 2 months today and i still cant believe it... Nikki, Rex, Elijgh, and Aaron Im sorry for everything... Fly HIgh Giovanni.
Jennifer Todd
March 26, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family in this difficult time. Gio will be missed greatly, and loved by everyone who had the honor of meeting him.
Kaitlin Todd
March 26, 2018
Though I didnt know him well, I always saw great things in his future. He was a sweet young man and my heart goes out to his family.
Harriet Lynott
March 24, 2018
My prayers are with the whole family,God bless you all
March 24, 2018
May you all receive some comfort in knowing so many people care and are praying for you during these hard days, and always.
March 23, 2018
Rest In Peace sweet angel
Maria Medrano
March 23, 2018
ARE hearts and prayers are with you and your family
Zailet Suri
March 23, 2018
Those we love don't go away. They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near. Still loved, still missed and forever dear.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
AnnieB
March 23, 2018
Please accept my condolences for your loss, may the God of all comfort, comfort you during this time. (Matthew 5:4)
Wendell and Debbie Farrow
March 23, 2018
Our hearts and prayers are with you, Nikki
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