Efraim Diaz

Efraim Diaz, Sr., born July 20, 1946 in Puerto Rico, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017 in Gulfport. Mr. Diaz grew up in Brooklyn, NY and was a retired minister. He was a former educator in the field of drug and alcohol abuse at the house of Serenity in Sacramento, CA. He was a member of the International Church of Worship, where he served as Associate Pastor and Sunday School Educator. He was a past member of the Alcohol Free America Society. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emily and Fernando Mendez; and brothers, Victor and Antonio Diaz. Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Kari H. Diaz; two sons, Efraim Diaz, Jr. and Matthew H. Diaz; four daughters, Liza M. Rivas, Terri Lynn Borst, Sarah M. Lacy, and Sierra R. Carr; two brothers, Philip Diaz (Rosa) and Fernando Mendez, Jr. (Wanda); 15 grand-children; and eight great grandchildren. RICHMOND-AUGUST FUNERAL HOME has been entrusted with the care of Mr. Efraim Diaz. Inquiries: 228-436-6722.