Emelda Joyce Diaz Radich

Emelda Joyce Diaz Radich, age 88, passed away Monday, October 14, 2013, surrounded by her Family. Emelda was born July 23, 1925, in Biloxi, MS. She was married for 65 years to her husband Peter M. Radich Jr. before his death in 2011. During her sweet generous life, she was always surrounded by family and friends. Emelda never met a stranger she didn't like, she never cooked a meal that wasn’t enjoyed by many, she always greeted you with a sweet caring smile, and everyone that knew her has a personal crocheted item made from the heart. She will be reunited in Heaven with her loving husband Peter M. Radich Jr., her mother, Madeline Manuel Diaz; her father, Henry John Diaz; her sister, Marjorie Hilton Glasgow; and her brother, Jack Diaz. She is survived by her brothers, Vernon Diaz, and Henry Diaz; her son, Peter M. Radich, III; her daughters, Brenda Roch (Lanny), Debbie Fremin (Michael), Cindy Dobson (Mike), and Julie Cardy; along with ten grandchildren, Christina Radich, Lanny Roch (Angela), Kevin Roch (Aimee), Jason Fremin, Michael Fremin Jr., Justin Fremin, Jennifer Seymour (Les), Alicia Dobson, Dannah Dobson, and Kasey Jones (Tristram); eleven great-grandchildren, Niko Williams, Tyler, Ryan, and Maggie Roch, Austin and Kaylee Roch, Greyson and Madison Seymour, Zoe, Amaris, and Landon Jones; and numerous nieces and nephews. Family and Friends will miss Emelda and will miss seeing her sweet smile. Her Family sends special thanks to Gentiva Hospice and especially to Sheila Wells and all the nurses who helped us provide loving care to Emelda. The family suggests that memorials be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. Mary Catholic Church, 8343 Woolmarket Rd., Biloxi, MS 39532. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Friends may visit one hour prior. Graveside services will be Friday, October 18, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Biloxi National Cemetery. The Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.