OBITUARY FROM REES FUNERAL HOME WEBSITE:
Jeffery Corbett Diaz, age 68 of Portage passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on December 27, 1955, in Gary, Indiana to John Sebastian Diaz and Shirley Corbett Diaz. He retired from Bethlehem Steel after many years of service. Jeff attended Ivy Tech College where he received certification in Heating and Air Conditioning. On May 21, 2005, he graduated from Calumet College of St. Joseph, receiving a B.S. in Organizational Management. Jeff attended Purdue University and was working toward a certification in the Master Gardner program. He was very proud of his garden, growing organic vegetables. His garden was open to family and friends, and he spent many hours in the garden patiently attending to each plant. He had a wonderful sense of humor; was an avid reader and history buff and could remember dates and times of most anything you asked about history.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Sebastian (Diane) Diaz; stepfather, Emanuel Karageorge; daughter, Jill (Rodney) Diaz-Carnahan; great nephew, Gabriel Davidson; and brother-in-law, Roger Davidson.
He is survived by his mother, Shirley Karageorge; son, Shane (Frances) Diaz of Tucson, AZ; daughter, Jessie (Charlie) Mattotoala of Alabama; sister, Susan Davidson of Knox; grandchildren, Emma Olsberg, Benjamon Olsberg, Lexie (Andy) Waddeo; River, Makasha, and Makani Mattotoala; dear friends, Cindi Devyak and Christy Clark; and many loving friends and family members. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Jeff’s good friend, Mike McDonald who visited Jeff almost daily, reading and praying with him and providing comfort to Jeff.
Per Jeff’s wishes, there will be no funeral. A celebration of Jeff’s life will take place at a later date. Cremation was entrusted to Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Ave., Portage. For more information, please call (219) 762-3013. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.
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