Eddie, 51 years of age passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family after fighting a courageous battle with colon cancer.
He was preceded in death by his sister Deanna (Sissy) Diaz. Survived by a loving family, son Travis Diaz, parents Frank & Della Diaz, sister and brother-in-law, Brenda & Kirby Wells, brother & sister-in-law Carlos & Diane Diaz, nephews Gabriel, Joshua, and Jacob, nieces Jamie, Frankie and Jade. Eddie was loved by many; he had an amazing group of friends and colleagues. He was known as "Uncle Eddie" by the children of his beloved friends.
Eddie enjoyed his career as a heavy equipment operator for the Operating Engineers Local #3. While raising his son Travis, he took a position at UC Berkeley as a HVS Operator, he then returned to Local #3.
He spent his life doing what he loved most, racing and riding motorcycles on and off the road. He had a passion for speed earning the nick name "Fast Eddie." Ed also enjoyed golfing, camping, playing the piano, cooking and getting together with his friends and family.
Eddie was a life member of the Richmond Ramblers Motorcycle Club. Throughout his years of service at the club he served as President, Vice President and Competition Director. Ed was a life member of District 36 Motorcycle Competition where he served as past President and Motocross Stewart. He was also a life member of AMA (American Motorcycle Association). Eddie was very active in the Blue Ribbon Coalition and as a member he was instrumental in re-activating LAO (Legislative Action Office) fighting to keep riding areas open for future riders to enjoy.
Friends and family are invited to honor and celebrate his memory on Friday, April 10 @ 1:00pm at the Richmond Rambler Club House, 818 Dornan Dr, Point Richmond, CA. Map to Clubhouse
An Eddie Diaz memorial web page will soon be available on the Richmond Rambler web site. If you would like to share a message, story, photos or anything else about Ed, please send to Eddie Diaz Memorial Web Page
The family has set up the Eddie Diaz Memorial Legal Fund at the BlueRibbon Coalition for those who may want to make a donation in lieu of flowers.
Club meetings are held on the first and third Thursdays of each month at the Clubhouse in Point Richmond at 7:00 p.m. Guests are welcome to attend.
2009 Events Calendar
Bearfoot Youth Enduro November 22 - Stonyford
Proof positive that there was a time when Ben Johnson actually took his TT500 off the trailer and rode it. (RRMC club ride, Carnegie)
Joe Augustine demonstrates his "pogo-stick" riding technique at the AHRMA motocross at Riverfront Park, Marysville, CA on Sept. 9th. More AHRMA info can be found at www.ahrma.org/northwest/
Eddie was a life member of the Richmond Ramblers Motorcycle Club. Throughout his years of service at the club he served as President, Vice President and Competition Director. Ed was a life member of District 36 Motorcycle Competition where he served as past President and Motocross Stewart. He was also a life member of AMA (American Motorcycle Association). Eddie was very active in the Blue Ribbon Coalition and as a member he was instrumental in re-activating LAO (Legislative Action Office) fighting to keep riding areas open for future riders to enjoy.
