Diane Tamez Williams was born on June 18th, 1958, to Richard Tamez and Angie Basco in Arizona. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on September 20th, 2026. Funeral services will take place at Bakersfield National Cemetery on October 8th at 10:45am, 30338 East Bear Mountain Blvd. Arvin, California. Funeral procession will depart from Holland and Lyons Mortuary at 8:00am.

She is survived by her family, Husband; Skip Williams, Children; Laura (Sean) Bradley, Joshua (Kiersten) Longoria, Siblings; Richard (Otila) Tamez, Irene Nava, Nera (Jurry) Vanark, Tony (Megan) Tamez, Richie Tamez, and Sam Basco. She also leaves behind 5 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 5 nephews, 6 nieces and numerous extended family members.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Richard Tamez, Sam and Angie Basco, brother-in-law, David Nava, grandson Damon Bradley and her beloved son, Anthony Longoria.