Mr. Clifford A. Dias passed away peacefully at home from Heart Failure with his wife and daughter by his side. Born in Hanford Ca. to Joseph and Bernice Dias, he was the middle child of 4 boys and 1 girl. Clifford grew up in rural Riverdale on the family dairy and his father's Phillips 66 Gas Station, he attended Riverdale High School and worked for McLeod Ford for 48 years. Clifford married his high school sweetheart and love of his life Miareen Close celebrating their 58th wedding anniversary just prior to his passing. They were lifelong residents of Riverdale, raising their only daughter there.

Clifford was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Bernice, beloved sister Judy and sister-in-law DaleLynn. Clifford was an automotive enthusiast, he enjoyed rebuilding cars and engines, racing cars, trucks and off-road vehicles, building and riding ATV'S in the mountains and dunes where he also loved fishing and camping as often as he could. Clifford is survived by his Wife Miareen Dias, Daughter Melinda and Art Alcala, Brother Norbert Dias and Ron Grafton, Brother Rick Dias, Brother Joey and Jeannie Dias, Brother-in-law Alvin Morgan, numerous In-Laws, nieces, nephews, extended family and beloved friends whom he chose to become family.

We would like to sincerely thank all friends and family for their love, prayers, food, visits and support during this difficult time.