Primitivo Diaz

Primitivo Diaz Sandoval passed away on February 8, 2023 at the age of 94 after a courageous fight against multiple health complications. Originaly from Las Taunas, Municipio de Santa Maria Del Oro, Jalisco, Mexico, Primitivo was born June 2nd 1928 and would later in life become a resident of Addison & Joliet Illinois. Primitivo was very religious and prayed the rosary every night alongside his wife Anita Diaz. He was very well loved by his 8 children and 29 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren. He will always be remembered as a hardworking man who proudly always wore his sombreo hat. He loved to farm & hunt. he was always able to easily speak his mind and loved to laugh and joke. But even more so, he was someone people could turn to when they needed help or when they were ill and didn’t have money for medicine or medical care. He loved to listen to music and have a few drinks. He enjoyed going to the casino, playing cards and playing scratch offs. The nurses who aided in his care described him as cute and stubborn. He would always ask how the family was doing and sent his very best. Primitivo would never forget to give his blessing to his children and family before heading back to Mexico. He was well respected and never forgotten. Preceded in death by his daughter Rosa Diaz, spouse Anita Diaz, sister Antonia Diaz, daughter Martha Diaz, mother Cruz Sandoval Chavez, father Primitivo Diaz Medina, brothers Felix, Camilo, Florencio, Juan, Dolores, Jesus, Santiago and sisters Rosa and Magdalena. Survived by his loving children, Virginia (Juan), Baudelia (Jesus), Obdulia (Isaias), Juan (Lourdes), Jose (Margarita), Ana (Angel) His grandchildren: Maricruz, Juan Angel, Yecenia, Blanca, Elizabeth, Jessica, Adriana, Maria, Alejandro, Rodolfo, Miguel, Juan, Samuel, Madeline, Hector, Maritza, Roberto, Nancy, Jose, Franky, Annie, Angelina, Danny, Niko, Rico, John, Ava, Bella, Roman. Also survived by his 31 great grandchildren, numerous, nieces, nephews, cousins, family members and friends. A visitation will be held on Wednesday February 15, 2023, visiting hours will be from 5:00PM – 8:00 PM & Thursday, February 16, 2023 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM held at Delgado Funeral Chapel located at 400 Landau Avenue Joliet, Illinois 60432. Funeral Mass: Thursday February 16, 2023 10 AM – 11AM at St John Baptist Catholic Church Graveside service: Thursday February 16, 2023, 11:30am-12pm at St Cyril & Methodist Cemetery Route 6 Maple Rd. Joliet, IL 60432.

Primitivo Diaz

June 2, 1928 - February 8, 2023