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Tony “T” Diaz
December 8, 1961 - July 21, 2025
Tony, born on December 8, 1961, in Jiquipilas Chiapas, Mexico, was the son of Eleasar Diaz and Consepcion Ovando, Tony the oldest of five children; Esnelida, Angel, Maricela, Renato Diaz.
Tony, and his family moved to the State of Campeche in a community called Lazaro Cardenas Candelaria Campeche, where he met Laura Garcia, with whom he soon married for 43 years and had 6 daughters and 1 son named; Ana Lilia, Alicia, Alondra, Hugo, Karen, Heidi, and Adriana Diaz.
In 1998, Tony and his immediate family emigrated to the United States to give his family a better life, where he dedicated himself to work his whole life, making sure his family came first. At this time, his family has since grown; His children have given him 21 grandchildren who accompanied him to his final resting place. Tony’s passions was spending time with his family, spending his free time with his cattle and Laura, and in the field working fence where he spent most of his time to support his family. Tony’s wife Laura describes him as a responsible husband, always helping his family and others that are in need of help and a man who spent a lot of time working on his things. Tony was a man of strong values, known for his integrity, kindness, and generosity. He always put his family first and instilled in them a love of learning and a strong work ethic. His dedication and perseverance were an inspiration.
Beyond his professional life, Tony truly enjoyed spending time with his grandkids (Alex, Itzel, Paola, Yadhira, Ariza, Fernanda, Betzaida, Elienai, Yozmeri, Ledger, Josue, Elliott, Kehlani, Ariel, Karim, Kapri, Mireya, Gael, Camila, Stiles, Adelaida) making everyone laugh with all his jokes and crazy stories that he lived through in his childhood, where he came to accomplish what he loved to do; Agriculture and Livestock. With his charisma and one of a kind personality he managed to make friends, who will undoubtedly miss him.
Tony, was a proud member of the Methodist Christian congregation (Vida En Abundancia) Tony enjoyed attending Sunday service, he was a person very passionate about people and never missed an opportunity to talk to them about God and pray for them whenever and wherever he could.
Tony Diaz will forever be remembered for his unwavering love, his dedication to his family and his kind sweet spirit. We will all miss a husband, father, ‘’ pa pa” and a friend who left a legacy that taught to seek God above all things and trust in him. His love, wisdom, and laughter will live in our hearts forever and everyone he touched.
‘’I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life.’’ - John 5:24
‘’Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.‘’ - Matthew 5:4
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” - Psalm 116: 15
Tony “T” Diaz
Diciembre 8, 1961 - Julio 2, 2025
Tony, nacido el 8 de diciembre de 1961 en Jiquipilas, Chiapas, México, fue hijo de Eleasar Díaz y Concepción Ovando. Tony fue el primero de cinco hijos.sus hermanos son Esnelita, Ángel, Maricela y Renato Diaz.
Tony y su familia se mudaron al estado de Campeche, a la comunidad de Lázaro Cárdenas Candelaria Campeche, donde conoció a Laura García, con quien se casó y permanecirón casados durante 43 años. Tuvieron seis hijas y un hijo, sus nombres son: Ana Lilia, Alicia, Alondra, Hugo, Karen, Heidi y Adriana Díaz.
En 1998, Tony y su familia emigraron a Estados Unidos para brindarles una vida mejor a sus hijos. Allí, dedicó toda su vida a trabajar, priorizando a su familia. Desde entonces, su familia ha crecido; sus hijos le han dado 21 nietos que lo han acompañado hasta su descanso final. Las pasiones de Tony eran pasar tiempo con su familia, su tiempo libre lo usaba para ver a su s animales que le gusta a tener, y le gustaba salir con su esposa para todos lados. trabajar en el campo, donde dedicaba la mayor parte de su tiempo siempre forzandose para mantener a su familia. Su esposa, Laura, lo describe como un esposo responsable, siempre dispuesto a ayudar a su familia y a quienes lo necesitaban. Tony era un hombre de sólidos valores, conocido por su integridad, amabilidad y generosidad. Siempre priorizó a su familia y les inculcó el amor por el aprendizaje y una sólida ética de trabajo. Su dedicación y perseverancia fueron una inspiración. Más allá de su vida profesional, Tony disfrutaba mucho pasar tiempo con sus nietos (Alex, Itzel, Paola, Yadhira, Ariza, Fernanda, Betzaida, Elienai, Yozmeri, Ledger, Josué, Elliott, Kehlani, Ariel, Karim, Karti, Mireya, Gael, Camila, Stiles, Adelaida), haciendo reír a todos con sus chistes y anécdotas divertidas de su infancia, donde se dedicó a lo que amaba: la agricultura y la ganadería. Con su carisma y personalidad única, hizo amigos que sin duda lo extrañarán.
Tony era un orgulloso miembro de la congregación cristiana Metodista (Vida en Abundancia). Disfrutaba mucho asistir a los servicios dominicales; era una persona muy sociable, una persona que nunca perdía la oportunidad de hablarles de Dios y orar por ellos no importaba donde fuera no perdia la oportunidad de siempre sembrar una Semilla de Fe.
Todos extrañaremos a un esposo, padre, "papá" y amigo que dejó un legado que nos enseñó a buscar a Dios por encima de todo y a confiar en Él. Su amor, sabiduría y alegría vivirán por siempre en nuestros corazones y en cada persona que tocó.
“De cierto, de cierto os digo: El que oye mi palabra, y cree al que me envió, tiene vida eterna; y no vendra a condenación, mas ha pasado de muerte a vida.” - Juan 5:24
“Bienaventurados los que lloran, porque ellos recibirán consuelo.” - Mateo 5:4
“Estimada es a los ojos del Señor la muerte de sus santos.” - Salmos 116:15
Vida En Abundancia Hispana Methodist Church
P.O. Box 288, Laverne OK 73848