Lucy Diaz of Coleman, Texas passed to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 11:21 pm at her residence in Coleman at the age of 86 years. Lucy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, sister and a strong Christian who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Funeral Mass will be Saturday at 11:00 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Laurent Mvondo as officiant. Interment will follow at the Coleman City Cemetery with services under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Coleman.
The family will receive friends for visitation Friday evening at 6:00 pm at Henderson Funeral Home followed by Holy Rosary led by Edward Diaz at 7:00 pm at Henderson Funeral Chapel.
She was born Luciana Vasquez on January 7, 1934 in Coleman County, Texas to Venino and Elena Ruiz Vasquez and was a lifetime resident of Coleman County attending Santa Anna Schools.
On March 8, 1952 Lucy married the love of her life Balentine G. Diaz in Coleman, Texas and they celebrated 67 years of marriage. Balentine preceded her in death in 2019.
As a devoted and active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church she was a member of the Guadalupe Society Crusillista and Thursday Night Prayer Group. She was homemaker and wonderful cook taking care of her home and family.
SURVIVORS
5 Daughters – Sylvia Wells & friend Mark Phelps of Coleman, Texas
Juanita & husband Tom Gunter of Grand Junction, Colorado
Veronica & husband Morrie Larson fo Cedar Park, Texas
Lisa Hollinger & Ray Mulero of Mansfield, Texas
Margie & husband Doug Salas of Coleman, Texas
4 Sons – Daniel, Sr. and wife Jackie Diaz of Tuttle, Oklahoma
David & wife Paula Diaz of Coleman, Texas
Edward & wife Tammy Diaz of Lubbock, Texas
Daniel, Jr. & wife Lindsey Diaz of Abilene, Texas
Brother – Jr. & wife Mary Vasquez of Santa Anna, Texas
22 Grandchildren
31 Great Grandchildren
Nieces & Nephews
Lucy was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Infant daughter – Mary Francis Diaz,
Son – Valentine Diaz, Daughter – Elizabeth Diaz Hurtado, 2 Grandsons – Tony Diaz & Jeramey Diaz
