Manuel Diaz Jr. was born, in El Paso, Texas on 4-24-1945 and died on 6-3-2021. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend to so many. He was predeceased by his parents: Manuel and Aurora Diaz, sisters Bertha and Aurora Diaz, brother Amado Diaz, and his beautiful daughter Darlene Diaz. He is survived by his of 54 years Shirley Diaz, daughters Monica Galaviz (Alexander), Yvette, and granddaughter Amora Mia Bexfield. Visitation and rosary was held on July 3, 2021 at San Jose Funeral Home-East at 10950 Pellicano Dr., 10950 Pellicano Dr., 79935 (915) 590-8700. Funeral mass was held at Our Lady of the Valley on July 27, 2021. Interment was followed at Mount Carmel Cemetery.