Joe Nevarez Diaz

Joe Nevarez Diaz, 79, of Uvalde, Texas, passed away on October 25, 2024, at University Hospital in San Antonio.

Born on October 27, 1944, in Uvalde, he was the cherished son of Matilde (Nevarez) and Antonio Diaz. Joe was united in marriage to Magda “Maggie” Zapata on July 26, 1969, in Uvalde, and together they shared a loving bond for 55 years.

Joe is survived by his beloved wife, Maggie; their three sons, Jose Wingberto Diaz, Jr. and his wife, Marey, of Lytle; Jose Alberto Diaz and his husband, Arturo Alfonso Rodriguez, of Houston; and Andres Adolfo Diaz of Uvalde; his brother, Tony Diaz of Uvalde; four grandchildren, Laurena Reynero, Patrick Diaz, Erica Diaz, and Justin Brock Diaz; and his great-grandchildren, Hector M. Franco, III, Andrian Lane Diaz, Jayce Block Diaz, and Leilani Lane.

He is preceded in death by his parents, who lovingly shaped his early life.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 5 p.m., followed by a rosary at 7 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated in his honor on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with interment to follow at Hillcrest Cemetery.Joe Nevarez Diaz's life was marked by love and devotion to his family, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Pallbearers will be Jose Wingberto Diaz, Jr., Jose Alberto Diaz, Arturo Rodriguez, and Andres Diaz.