Tomas Diaz Santos
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Tomas's obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Tomas Diaz, a notable figure, beloved husband, and father. Born on August 28, 1946, Tomas embarked on his final journey on July 24, 2025, leaving behind a legacy cemented in love, resilience, and wisdom.
Tomas is survived by his loving wife, Rowena (Vicki) Santos; his daughters, Darlene Santos Balch Chavez and Family, and Celeste Materne Debibar and Family; his devoted daughter-in-law, Dorothy Santos (wife of Tomas' Son, Thomas Duane Santos) and Family; his step-daughter, Alicia Brandt and Family; and Rowena's two other sons, John and Jared Brandt, and their Families. His sons-in-law, Elvries aka Bill (Darlene's Spouse) and John Debibar (Celeste's Spouse), also survive him.
He will be remembered by his grandchildren: Robert Scott Balch II and (Dorinda Abeyta) and Family, Alexander Thomas Balch and Family, Joanne Elizabeth Santos and (Alejo Santos) and Family, Shaylani-Rose Materne Megofna and (Michael Megofna) and Family, Byron Justin Materne and (Elizabeth Chan) and Family, and Aaron Jacob Materne and (Brianne Amadio) and Family; and his step-granddaughter, Valorie Dawn Chavez (Darlene and Elvries) and Family; and his beautiful great-grandchildren, Thomas Joseph Santos Santos, Maya-Hope Materne Megofna, Anghet Jethro Santos Santos, Juana Manuela Santos Santos, and Mari-Sloane Materne Megofna. Also, he is survived by his brother, Juan (John) Diaz Santos and (Bobby) and Family, and Priscilla Diaz Santos Delamar and (Rene, who has passed) and Family, who will miss his companionship deeply.
Tomas was predeceased by his son, Thomas Duane Santos, and his other son Joseph Santos, and his first wife, Joanne Quan Santos, and his great grandson, Micah-Isaiah Materne Megofna (daughter Celeste and granddaughter Shaylani) and his parents, Jesus Camacho Santos (Tibursio) and Ana Flores Diaz Santos (Biang), and his siblings, Joaquin D. Santos, Ambrosio D. Santos, Francisco D. Santos, Ascunsion (Auntie Chong) D. Santos Knight, and Bernadita D. Santos Tydingco, Dorothea D. Santos Constantino, Their memories remain a comforting presence in Tomas's legacy.
Also, all his brothers and sisters and his nieces and nephews through Tomas' siblings (alive and who have passed):
Brother Ambrosio (Uncle Bocho - passed away) and Cecilia (Auntie Chilang - passed away) Santos: Bruce and Florence and Family, Edith and David and Family, Debra and Joe and Family, Glen and June and Family, and Leilani (Lani) (sadly passed away) and Family.
Sister Dorothea and Fred Constantino (both sadly have passed away): Lorna Constantino and Family, Lory Javellano and Family, Peter and Family, Freddie and Jeanette and Family.
Brother Francisco (Uncle Bima) and Frances Santos (both sadly have passed away) and Family: Richard and Sandy and Family and Vivian and Romy and Family, Victoria (Vicky) and July Golveo and Family, and Bobbie and Husband and Family.
Sister Bernadita and Daniel Tydingco (both sadly have passed away) and Family: Linda (Lynn)and Family, Danny and Tammy and Family, Bertha and Rita and Family, Ann Frances Santos Tydingco (who has sadly passed away) and Family, and Andrew and Rowena and Family.
Sister Priscilla (living) and Rene (sadly has passed away) Delamar and Family: Rene Delamar (son of Prescilla and Rene who sadly passed away) and Family, Perlita and Roel Garcia and Family, Pamela and Rob Mauga and Family.
Brother Joaquin and Daling Santos (both sadly have passed away) and Family: Ronald and Family, Roberta and Family, Ralph and Pretzel and Family, Robert and Anna and Family, and Ryan and Alicia and Family.
Brother John and Bobby Santos (both still living) and Family: Ken and Ellen, and Family, Brian and Jeanette and Family, Lianne and Husband and Family.
Sister Asuncion (Auntie Chong) and Albert Knight (both sadly have passed away) and Family: daughters of Asuncion, Janis Yvonne Knight (who has sadly passed away) and Family, and Vicky Knight Schilling and Christian Schilling and Family.
Beyond being a family man, Tomas was known for his wisdom, promptness, politeness, directness, and straightforwardness. He married Joanne Quan Santos in 1968, who passed in 1982. He then married Eileen Jesser (Keith and Tanya Jesser, Eileen's children) in 1983 for 4-5 years, was with Bertha and Family (3 Sons) in California and Family around 1992 for 7 years, and later married Rowena (Vicki) Santos in 2003, showing his ability to love deeply and unconditionally.
His favorite pastimes included spending quality time with his family, fixing and building things, and enjoying the serenity of the golf course and the casino.
A Chamorro man, he enjoyed foods such as barbecued meats and fish, Chamorro meat and fish dishes, Chamorro peppers, Finadenne, steak, fish, sashimi, and the comforting simplicity of tea and water. Tomas also had a penchant for Guamanian songs, a variety of other music, TV shows, the news, and some movies, and he enjoyed the colors burgundy and green.
Tomas' best friends in life were family member and former neighbor Uncle David Fejeran and Family, and Uncle James (Tommy Boy's Nino) and Uncle Jose Borja and Auntie Sue and Family. He worked at the Piti Power Plant until he had his first heart attack when he was 39 years old and his first open heart surgery. Ten years later, he had his second open heart surgery at around 49 years old. He passed away at 78 years old. He would have been almost 79 years old in a little over a month from July 24, 2025.
Tomas's life was an embodiment of family life and work and projects at home. His greatest achievements were raising his families, providing wise advice about life, and his ability to create and build with his hands. His legacy lives on through his children, stepchildren, grandchildren, and an extended family that loves him dearly.
In our hearts and prayers forever, Tomas Diaz Santos's absence will be deeply felt. Yet, we find solace in knowing that his spirit and teachings continue to guide us in the journey of life. As we mourn his passing, we also celebrate his life and the things we have learned in our experiences with him.
We love you, Tomas and Dad and Grandpa and Brother, and Uncle. From all of us, we love you always. All of us, your Family and Loved Ones.
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