Ramiro Diaz Obituary (2004)

Ramiro P. Diaz, beloved Father and Grandfather went peacefully to join his beloved wife of 50 years, Mary G. Diaz on Thursday April 29, 2004 at the age of 75.He honored his family and country serving in the U.S. Army during WW II. Ramiro was a longtime grocer with Guajardo?s Cash Grocery, co-founder of radio station KMXX, Austin first Hispanic owned radio station. A graduate of the University of Texas, Mr. Diaz was involved with various groups in the Austin Community; Past President of the Texas chapter of LULAC, served on the board for the City of Austin Parks and Recreation, and a lifelong member of the Texas Ex Student?s Association. Survived by his Sons; Roland Diaz and Rick Diaz, Beloved Children; Christina Diaz, Jordan Diaz and Margaret Diaz of Austin, Brother; Arturo Diaz and wife Elba of San Antonio, Texas. Recitation of Holy Rosary will be Sunday, May 2nd at 7:30pm, Mission Funeral Home. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated Monday Morning ? 10:00am at Santa Cruz Catholic Church in Buda, Tx., Rev. Msgr. Joseph Dean to officiate. Internment will follow at Assumption Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers; Robert Salinas, Todd Plank, Jordan Diaz, Robert Falcon, Hector Lozano, Jr. and Jason Cowey. Honorary pallbearers; Joe Falcon and Homer Salinas.