Candido Diaz  age 89 of Kenedy died August 30, 2010 in a Karnes City Nursing Home.  He was born Sept. 4, 1920 in Pettus, TX to Doroteo and Anita Pena Diaz.  He was a veteran of World War II.  He is survived by by his grandchildren Maria Teresa Snelgrove, Melena Hitt, and Rachel Diaz all of Sebring, FL.  Sisters Jovita Cruz of Kenedy,  Petra Vasquez of San Antonio, Beatrice Perez of Kenedy and Hilaria Rodriguez of Karnes City.

A Rosary will be held Wed. September 1, 2010 at 7 PM at the Eckols Chapel.  Mass will be celebrated Thur. Sept. 2nd. at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church with his nephews serving as pallbearers.  Intwerment will be in the Pettus Cemetery with Military Honors.