Staff Sergeant Antonio "Anthony" Michael Diaz passed away on December 3, 2021 in El Paso Texas. Antonio was born on June 14, 1990 in Houston Texas to Antonio Diaz Jr. and Tina Lozano. SSG Diaz grew up in Tomball Texas and graduated from Comquest Academy  Antonio was a loving husband, father, son, brother and friend. SSG Diaz was an amazing soldier, friend, brother and mentor to many who had the opportunity to serve with him. SSG Diaz was such a beautiful soul and loved to laugh and enjoy life to its fullest. SSG Diaz was loved by everyone who knew him and will be missed dearly.   Till Valhalla!!!

Staff Sergeant Antonio "Anthony" Michael Diaz joined the United States Army on February 4,2010. SSG Diaz was assigned to Bravo Company 127th Combat Aviation Brigade, Ft Bliss TX.

Awards include:

Army Accommodation Medal 4th award

Army Achievement Award 5th Medal

Meritorious Unit Citation  2nd Award

Army Good Conduct Medal 3rd Award

National Defense Service Medal

Afghanistan Campaign Medal 2nd Award

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Korea Defense Service Medal

Humanitarian Service Medal

Non-Commissioned offer Professional Development Ribbon 2nd Award

Army Service Ribbon

Overseas Service Ribbon 4th Award

North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal 3rd Award

Certificate of Appreciation 5th Award

Combat Action Badge

Aviation Badge

Air Assault Wings

Drivers/ Mechanic Badge

SSG Diaz was deployed to South Korea October 14, 2010-October 16, 2011. SSG Diaz served three deployments to Afghanistan; September 05, 2012 - May 18, 2013; March 15, 2015 - January 15, 2016; January 8, 2019 - September 27, 2019.

SSG Diaz is survived by his wife Juritzi Enriquez; daughter, Anastasia Diaz and son, Aiden Diaz; mother, Tina Lozano and stepmother Katrina Lozano; father, Antonio Diaz Jr. and stepmother Amelia Diaz; sisters, Amber Diaz, Megan Diaz, Raquel Diaz; brothers, Ashton Diaz, Daniel Diaz, Nicholas Diaz, Sebastian Diaz, Jax Craft; nephews, Adrian Diaz and E.J. Garza; maternal grandparents, Travis Johnson and Linda Johnson and Marie McConahie; paternal grandparents; Antonio and Olivia Diaz.

Cats, Milo and Yuki Diaz.