James passed away on November 23,2022 surrounded by loved ones.
Born February 1, 1936 in La Puente to Pedro and Lucy Diaz. He attended school in the San Fernando Valley .
He was owner operator of Diaz Backhoe Service. He moved to Las Vegas in 1989.He was a proud Army veteran, a member of American Legion Post NV0100, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 12 for 62 years.
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He is survived by his daughters Lisa (Frank) Reynoso of Santa Maria California, Laura (James) Shepherd of Moab Utah, sister Rebecca (Alfredo) Tamayo of Avalon California, brother in law Fernando Urquidez of Burbank California. 7 Grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
He was proceeded in death by his wife Jonean (Jonnie) Diaz, stepson Robert Lundgren, sister Cynthia Cordero.
Services will be January 20th at noon, Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City Nevada.