Gustavo E. Diaz, born in Bogotá, Colombia on September 13, 1952 , passed away in Esslingen, Germany, on August 9th . He was the longtime loving companion to Ligia (Lee), his wife of 41 years, the beloved father of son Gus Jr. and daughter Catherine Marquez, cherished son of the late Gustavo and Lola Diaz, and very proud and loving grandfather to Camila and Adrian Marquez.

Flaco, as he was known among his close friends and family, attended _____________________ in his hometown and then got his degree in Economics from Tadeo University also in Bogota. In 1981, he and Lee got married and moved first to Chicago and then to Tampa before settling in Weston, where they raised their two children.

During this time, Gustavo worked at the Queen’s Flowers Corp. in Miami for 33 years where he was an accomplished professional and which became like a second family to him.

He had retired two years ago to enjoy real country living at his farm, El Aguacatal, in Redland, Florida. He had moved there 7 years ago and loved taking care of his “Animal Kingdom,” as he called it — his beloved dogs Angel, Yogi, and Shadow, his crazy cat Lola plus all the wild peacocks, birds, and other beautiful creatures that daily visit the farm.

He felt on top of the world being a grandfather and a “farmer” and dreamed of soon having his grandchildren on his tractor, helping him do the lawn and caring for his avocados and pets.

Gustavo's unexpected departure has forever left a void in our hearts, but he will forever be remembered for his infinite love of family, his tireless energy, his quick wit, great sense of humor, and his generosity.

A memorial mass will take place at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 3pm. Everyone is welcomed.

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