Juan G. Diaz,70, of Midland, Texas passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020. He was born on December 19, 1949 in Riceland, Minnesota to Carlos V. and Guadalupe B (Gonzalez) Diaz.
Juan served in the Unites States Air Force for over 20 years before working as a civilian in car sales with Roger Ford in Midland, Texas. He married Katie Garza on February 14, 1990 in Lubbock and they began their lives together. He loved to travel and the outdoors. He and his family loved to take large family vacations, where he would always take the time to talk about the history of the area.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife: Katie Diaz, five children; Jonathon Diaz, Kevin Diaz, Chris Portillo, Becky Herrera and Kevin Portillo, seven siblings: Carlos Diaz, Jr. Carman Medrano, Maria Williamson, Beatrice Enevoldsen, Petra Sims, Maria Ford and Jesus Everardo Diaz, 18 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Juan was preceded in death by his parents, and four siblings: Alma Rosa Diaz, Dora Maria Salcido, Alma Rosa "Goofy" Mills and Josie Diaz, and one granddaughter Heather Ann Diaz.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2020 from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm at House of Angels Funeral Home Chapel with rosary being recited at 7:00 pm. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, November 9, 2020 at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with burial to follow at City of Lubbock Cemetery.