Thomas Dias Jr.

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Thomas Dias Jr., 71, of Keaau, formerly of Waimanalo, Oahu and Kauai, died April 6, 2013, at his residence. Born in Aiea, Oahu, he was a retired truck driver, chef and member of St. George Catholic Church in Waimanalo.

Thomas Dias Jr., 71, of Keaau, formerly of Waimanalo, Oahu and Kauai, died April 6, 2013, at his residence. Born in Aiea, Oahu, he was a retired truck driver, chef and member of St. George Catholic Church in Waimanalo.

Friends may call from 9 to 10:30 a.m. April 18 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo, where a memorial Mass begins at 10:30 a.m. The family requests casual attire be worn and lei are welcome.

He is survived by daughters, Cookie Makalii of Hauula, Jewel (Leland) Pa of Hilo, Patsy (Thomas) Gonsalves of Kapaa; sons, Robin Dias of Kona, Wynton (Lisa) Dias of Waipahu, Thomas Dias III of Keaau; sisters, Irene Dias of Kapaa, Loretta Alapai of Kapahulu, Marie Lopez of Kapaa; 23 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.