Maria Diaz

Maria de Jesus Diaz, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025, at the age of 92 surrounded by her loved ones.

Maria was born on January 2, 1933, in Pachuca, Hildalgo, Mexico. She was a very strong woman, with high energy and a deep sense of pride that touched all who knew her. Maria immigrated to the Coachella Valley in 1960, where she built a life rooted in love, family and hard work.

Maria was married to her loving husband, Melecio Diaz, for 65 years. Together, they raised three children: Frank Diaz, Juliana Diaz and Alicia Rios (husband Modesto). Her family was her greatest joy, and her love extended fully and unconditionally to her seven grandchildren (Sonny, Danny, Diego, Saul, Alejandro, Pablo, and Evelina) and her four great-grandchildren.

She was known for her friendly, chatty and caring attitude. She expressed her love by always wanting to share her delicious home-cooked meals with those who visited her. Maria made everyone around her feel welcomed.

Her legacy lives on in the lives of those she nurtured, guided, and stood by throughout her life. She will be deeply missed, but her spirit remains in the hearts of those who were blessed to know her.

Funeral Services are schedule for July 23, 2025, as follows:

Viewing from 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Mass 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at OLPH Catholic Church in Indio, California

Coachella Valley Cemetery in Coachella at 11:30 a.m.

Reception/Celebration of Life
12:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. At the Home of Evelina Rodriguez and Jon McCarthy at Indian Palms Country Club (Use Monroe Street main entrance gate) 82-257 Johnson Drive, Indio, California.