Gilberto Diaz Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gilberto Diaz of Gary, Indiana, who passed away on September 5, 2023, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Alejandro Diaz (Jando) and Ignacia Diaz (Nacha); and his brother Miguel Diaz (Mike). He is survived by : his wife Sofie Ogrizovich-Diaz; his children, Jenny Diaz, Edna Diaz, Ivette Mahedo (Benny), Evelyn Diaz, Lisa Diaz and Deedee Gonzalez (Turo); his grandchildren, Anthony Watkins, Jesenia Ryan, Simon Olivarez, Richie Gonzalez, Diamond Galvan, Jelah Winfield and Ari Gonzalez; his sister-in-law Josephine Diaz (Chefa); his mother-in-law Amalie Ogrizovich; his brother-in-law Mane Ogrizovich (Sonja); and his grandchildren, Tito Puente, Jerry Rivera, Andy Montanez and Tito Nieves. He is also survived by 7 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.