Vanda M. Dias

OBITUARY

A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and faithful servant of God, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026.

Born on June 25, 1937, in Coruche, Portugal. On February 3, 1957, she married her beloved William Dias, Jr. at Fátima, Portugal. Just one month later, she courageously left her treasured homeland and began a new life in America, where she became a proud American citizen.

She cherished her family and the many precious memories they created together. Her love was steady, tender, and generous, and her family will treasure the legacy of love and faith she leaves behind.

A longtime parishioner of St. Pius X Catholic Church, she faithfully served for many years. She found great joy in being the hands and heart of Christ as she brought Holy Communion to those in hospitals and to the homebound.

She was preceded in death by her parents, José and Alice Dias; her little sister, Filomena; her brother, Fernando; and her beloved husband, Bill.

She leaves a legacy through her children: Emily Coakley; Phillip and Candace Dias; and Christine and Romy Cucjen.

Her grandchildren include: Christopher and Miranda Coakley; Taylor and Brittany Coakley; Austin and Jessica Dias; Heally and Ryan Kintz; Shelby and Emmanuel Elijah; William Cooper Dias; Camille and Tyler Sutton; Daniel and Caroline Cucjen; and Alissa and Colt Gonzales.

Her great-grandchildren include: Aiden, Lina, Roman, Elias, Lenya, Weston, Emerie, Everett, Bodhi, Amarhi, Zion, Kamsi, Bjorn, and Bella.

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She is now at peace, whole and reunited with her beloved husband, and in the presence of the Lord she faithfully loved and served.

Funeral Mass and Service will be held at St. Pius X Church, Chula Vista, at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 22.

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself.” Matthew 22:37-39

Forever loved, missed, and in our hearts.