The Baldomero Diaz Family
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There are many newspaper articles about Baldomero Diaz and his family. There are listed here.
Baldo Harvesting Beets
Orchard column. The Courier (Waterloo, Iowa), 7 November 1923, page 12, column 5
Baldo Diaz, the Mexican, who for the past two seasons has worked in the beet field for G. S. Wetter and who, with his family, went to Rake, Ia., about three weeks ago to harvest a 15-acre field of beets, was in Orchard Monday and Tuesday, packing, and shipped the rest of his goods to Omaha.
Daughter's Marriage
Globe-Gazette (Mason City, Iowa), 23 October 1929, page 9, column 1
DABILA-ALBERT OSAGE- Donald Albert, brakeman on the Illinois Central railroad at Waterloo, son of F. J. Albert of Osage was married Friday to Carmen Dabila, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Baldo Diaz of Osage. They will live in Waterloo.
Daughter's Funeral
The Courier (Waterloo, Iowa) 19 August 1931, page 8, column 6
DABITA [sic] FUNERAL IS CONDUCTED AT OSAGE Osage, Ia.- The funeral of Mrs. Mary Dabita, late of Joplin, Mo., who died at a local hospital, was conducted Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic church here. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Baldo Diaz of Osage.
Grandson's Death
Globe-Gazette (Mason City, Iowa), 3 October 1941, page 3, column 2
Services for Infant Boy Held at Osage
OSAGE- Funeral services were held Friday morning at the Sacred Heart church in charge of Father Fitzgerald for Pete Julian, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Llamas, who died Wednesday at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Baldo Diaz. Burial was in the Sacred Heart cemetery.
Son Died Suddenly
Globe-Gazette (Mason City, Iowa) 3 June 1944, page 7, column 8
EX-SOLDIER DIES AT U.S. HOSPITAL
Lupe Diaz Victim of Pneumonia at Age 24
Osage.- Funeral services are incomplete for Lupe Diaz, 24, who died early Friday morning at the Veterans’ hospital, Des Moines. Discharged from the army in 1942 because of nervous disorder, he had been home, doing occasional work until March, 1944, when he entered the Veterans’ hospital. There he underwent a goiter operation, May 30, contracted pneumonia and died suddenly. The body was brought to Champion’s funeral home to await arrangements. Burial will be in the Osage cemetery.
Lupe Diaz was born Nov. 22, 1919, at Lincoln, Nebr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Baldo Diaz. As a small child, he moved with his parents to Osage, He was graduated from grade and high school. He entered the armed service in 1941 and received a medical discharge in 1942. He trained at Jefferson Barracks, and at Miami in the army air corps.
Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Baldo Diaz, Osage, 2 sisters, Mrs. Carmel Torres, Osage, and Mrs. Donald Albert, Eugene, Ore., and 6 brothers, Pvt. John Diaz, Japanese prisoner of war taken in the Philippines in 1941, Cpl. Richard Diaz, now in Corsica, T. Sgt. Phillip Diaz, somewhere in England, Sgt. Feliz Diaz, Peterson Field, Colo.; Pvt. Alvin DaVillo, somewhere overseas, and Joe DaBillo, Minneapolis.
Son in Military Prison
Globe-Gazette (Mason City, Iowa) 11 August 1944, page 5, column 2
Prisoner of Japs Writes 1st Message
Osage- Through the Japanese Red Cross comes this message to Mr. and Mrs. Baldo Diaz of Osage: “I am interned at a Philippine military prison, Camp No. 10-A. My health is good. Just a few lines to let you know I am making out just fine. Wishing everyone the best of luck and sending one and all my sincerest wishes. Your son, Juan Dias.”
The signature was original. The message was typed. Pfc. John Diaz was interned shortly after Pearl harbor, the early part of 1942. He was in the infantry. This is the first direct message that has come since he was interned. It was received through the efforts of the Mitchell county chapter of the American Red Cross.
Son Missing In Action
Globe-Gazette (Mason City, Iowa) 23 December 1944, page 5, column 8
Former Osage Matman, Gunner in Army Plane, Missing Over Germany
Osage- Mr. and Mrs. Baldo Diaz received a message from the war department stating their son, S/Sgt. Felix Diaz, is missing in action over Germany since Nov. 30. The telegram arrived Friday afternoon. S/Sgt. Felix Diaz, former high school wrestler, 19 years old, entered service, Sept. 1942. He left for overseas duty in July 1944, with his base at England. He is a tail gunner.
3rd Son War Casualty (MIA)
Des Moines Register (Des Moines, Iowa) 23 December 1944, page 12, columns 7-8
3 CASUALTIES AMONG 6 SONS
OSAGE, IA.- A third son of Mr. and Mrs. Baldo Diaz’ six service sons is a casualty.
The parents Friday received a war department message stating that Staff Sergeant Feliz Diaz, 19, has been missing in action since Nov. 30 over Germany. A former high school wrestler, Sergeant Diaz entered the service in September, 1942, was trained as a bomber gunner, and went to an English base last July.
One son, Lupe, died at the veterans hospital in Des Moines after being honorably discharged. A third, Pvt. John Diaz, has been a prisoner of the Japanese in the Philippines since 1941.
The other three are Tech. Corp. Richard, corps of engineers, and Master Sergeant Phillip, infantry, both in France, and Pvt. Elvin, in England.
Stepson Hospitalized
The Courier (Waterloo, Iowa), 7 January 1945, page 21, column 3
Baldo Diaz has word that his stepson, Pfc. Alphonso Dabillo, has again been hospitalized somewhere in Europe. Alphonso spent some weeks in a London hospital after he received battle wounds in France and had only been returned to duty when word came of his second disability. Dabillo is the fourth casualty in the Diaz family. Staff Sgt. Felix Diaz was killed in action in December. Pvt. Lupe was discharged from the army and died in the veterans’ hospital at Des Moines. Pvt. John Diaz has been a prisoner of the Japanese since Pearl Harbor.
Hero Son's Death
Globe-Gazette (Mason City, Iowa), 16 January 1945, page 16, column 1
WRITES PARENTS OF HERO’S DEATH
Bomber Pilot Tells of Last Diaz Air Mission
Osage- Mr. and Mrs. Baldo Diaz, who gave 6 sons to the service of their country, 2 of whom made the supreme sacrifice, received the following letter concerning the death of their son, S. Sgt. Felix Diaz, who was killed over Germany:
“Dear and Mr. and Mrs. Diaz- “I can’t know how you’re going to feel about receiving this letter, but both my mother and dad feel that under similar circumstances, they would appreciate it. In case you don’t know who I am, I was a pilot on a B-24, Liberator airplane, and your son was my tail gunner. I couldn’t remember the name of the town at which you live, but I did remember very well it was in northeastern Iowa.
“When I saw his name mentioned in our newspaper, I decided to write in care of his wrestling coach.
“He had been with me ever since last March when part of the crew was formed at Salt Lake City. The whole crew was on the last mission, when we had out trouble. It was caused by bombs exploding beside us, and he was killed by shrapnel. The damage later caused the rest of the crew to bail out.
“I know the news of his death was doubly hard for you, for I know of his brother’s death and the circumstances. You have my most sincere sympathies, and I hope I haven’t done the wrong thing in writing to you. Sincerely yours, Lt. Wallace E. Hickman.”
Son POW
The Courier (Waterloo, Iowa) 21 January 1945, page 21, column 5
Osage- Pfc. John Diaz, who has been a prisoner of the Japanese since Pearl Harbor, has succeeded in getting a card through to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Baldo Diaz. The family was not sure that he was alive until a few months ago they learned, through the American Red Cross, that he was. Mr. Diaz says John’s signature on the card is authentic.
A younger son, Sgt. Feliz Diaz, gunner on a bomber, was killed in action recently over Germany. Another son, Pvt. Lupe Diaz, was discharged from the army because of illness and died in the Veterans’ hospital at Des Moines soon after.
The Diaz have two other sons overseas, Pvt. Richard Diaz and Sgt. Phillip Diaz, and Mrs. Diaz has a son by a former marriage, Pfc. Alvin Dabillo, who has been wounded in battle in Germany and has recently had a major operation. He is in a hospital somewhere in France, his relatives believe.
Sons Honorable Discharge
Globe-Gazette (Mason City, Iowa), 22 January 1945, page 8, column 1
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Home for Rest.- T/5 Richard Diaz, Osage, received his honorable discharge from the army after serving more than 4 years. The 30 year old soldier is one of a family of 6 in service, a brother, S. Sgt, Felix, giving his life for his country. Richard participated in the invasions of north Africa and southern France. He was a member of the combat engineers. Asked what he intends to do now that he is home, he replied, “All I want is to sleep, and rest.”
Son's Death (Was POW)
The Courier (Waterloo, Iowa), 2 September 1945, page 16, column 3
3rd War Casualty for Osage Family.
Osage, Ia.- The third war casualty has come to the Baldo Diaz family. Notification from the war department states that Pfc. John E. Diaz was killed in action Dec. 14, 1944, while a prisoner of war of the Japanese government.
An enlistee prior to Pearl Harbor, Private Diaz was taken prisoner shortly after Pearl Harbor.
Mr. and Mrs. Baldo Diaz have had six sons in service.
Lupe died at a veterans hospital following a medical discharge. Technical Sgt. Felix Diaz was killed in action as an aerial gunner.
One son, Richard Diaz, has been discharged. The other two sons are still serving in the European theater of operations.
Baldo's Mexico Vacation
Globe-Gazette (Mason City, Iowa), 5 September 1947, page 8, column 8
Return from Mexico
Osage- Mr. and Mrs. Baldo Diaz returned Wednesday from Aguas Calientes, Mexico, where they spent a 3 weeks' vacation. They had not been back for 40 years.
Baldo's Mexico Vacation
The Courier (Waterloo, iowa), 4 September 1947, page 11, column 1
Return to Osage After Vacation in Aguascalientes
Mr. and Mrs. Baldo Diaz returned Wednesday afternoon to Osage from Aguascalienties, Mexico, where they spent a three-week vacation. None of Mrs. Diaz's relatives now lives there but Mr. Diaz found many of his. They had not been back for 40 years.
Son's Funeral (POW)
The Courier (Waterloo, Iowa), 29 September 1948, page 12, column 1
Feliz Diaz Rites Sat. at Osage.
Osage- the casketed remains of Staff Sgt. Felix Diaz will arrive Thursday at Charles City and be brought to the Champion funeral home here.
Funeral rites will be Saturday, in charge of Rev. Orville K. Mellquist, Baptist pastor, with burial in Osage cemetery.
A military cortege will be in attendance at the funeral home, with casket bearers to be members of Felix’ former high school wrestling squad.
Full military rites will be held at the Osage cemetery in charge of H. F. Rosse, department chaplain of the American Legion.
Feliz was killed Nov. 30, 1944, by shrapnel while serving as tail gunner on a Flying Fortress on a mission over Germany.
He was the only member of the crew killed as the others, according to letters received by the Baldo Diaz family, bailed out.
His body was interred in the United States military cemetery, Limey, France, directly east of St. Mihiel, until transported to the United States.
Posthumously, an Air Medal and four Oak-leaf Clusters, representing four additional awards of the same decoration, were awarded Sergeant Diaz.
Felix suffered only two defeats in his four years of wrestling at Osage high school. He was a conference champion for four years, district champion in his last three years of high school and state champion his last two years of school.
Born May 18, 1925, son of Mr. and Mrs. Baldo Diaz, at Osage, he was graduated from Osage schools in 1943 and entered service in September.
He was one of six sons in the family to wear the United States uniform in World war II, and was one of three sons killed in service.
John died Nov. 14, 1944, a Japanese prisoner of war, tortured in the Phillipines. Lupe died in a veteran’s hospital, June 4, 1944.
Survivors include his parents, half sister, Mrs. Frank Olson, Eugene, ore.; half brothers, Alphonso De Billo, Waterloo, and Joseph Da Billo, Minneapolis; two brothers, Richard, Westler, Ore., and Master Sgt. Phillip, in Alaska; two sisters, Mrs. John Llamas, Des Moines, and Mrs. Carmel Torrez, Osage.
Son's Burial (POW)
The Courier (Waterloo, Iowa) 14 February 1952, page 20, column 2
Osage Soldier Is Buried in St. Louis National Cemetery Osage, Ia.- Committal rites were scheduled at the National Cemetery at St. Louis, Mo., Thursday for an Osage boy, tortured and killed by the Japanese soldiers Dec. 14, 1944.
He is Pfc. John F. Diaz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Baldo Diaz of Osage. Present to represent the family was a brother, Lt. Phillip Diaz, of Wichita air force base.
John Diaz was born at St. George, Mo., July 12, 1918. He was graduated from Osage schools and entered the service of his country in December, 1940. He was in the infantry and was sent to the Philippines. He was taken in the Bataan raid in 1942 and later notification by the government was that he and 150 other men were put to death by burning.
The Baldo Diaz family had six sons, all in service. Three are dead, the other two being M/Sgt. Felix Diaz, tail gunner, show down over Germany in November, 1944, and Lupe, who died in the veterans hospital in 1942, in Des Moines.
Other sons in service include Richard and Alphonso. There are two sisters.
Daughter's Car Accident
Globe Gazette (Mason City, Iowa), 25 November 1961, page 10, column 4
Mrs. Baldo Diaz rites Monday in Osage church
OSAGE- Mrs. Baldo Diaz, a longtime resident of Osage, died Thursday at a Des Moines Hospital. Funeral services will be Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church here with burial in the Osage Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, an employe several years of the Osage Courthouse, and a daughter in Des Moines. Four sons died in service.
Globe-Gazette (Mason City, Iowa), 30 September 1963, page 20, column 4
Mrs. Carmen Torrez.
OSAGE- Mrs. Carmen Torrez, 40, was killed in a truck-car accident in Downey, Calif., Friday night. Funeral services will be Tuesday in Downey. Committal services will be held in Osage Cemetery. The former Ursula Diaz, she lived in Osage and Des Moines until last year. Surviving are her husband, who was injured in the same accident; two sons, Dennis and David; her father, Baldo Diaz, Osage; four brothers and two sisters. Her mother died here a year ago.
Baldo's Obituary
Last one- The Courier (Waterloo, Iowa), 13 November 1970, page 7, column 5
BALDO DIAZ
OSAGE- Services for Baldo Diaz, 80, a former resident who died Tuesday evening at San Diego, Calif., were held Friday morning in St. Patrick’s Cathedral Church in San Diego; burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, San Diego; survivors include three sons, Joseph of Minneapolis, Minn., Al of Waterloo and Philip of Downey, Calif.; two daughters, Rose Acorta of South Gate, Calif. and Mrs. Carmen Olson of Los Altos, Calif; seven grandchildren.
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