Dionicio Miranda

dionicio miranda

Dionicio Miranda Jr., 68, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 after a courageous battle with brain cancer.

Dionicio was born on October 9, 1944 in Asherton, Texas to Juanita Garcia and Dionicio Miranda Sr.  Dionicio was raised in Asherton and graduated from St. Thomas School.  He married Amelia Deleon on February 20, 1961 and together they had 6 children.  Dio was a hard working man and was well liked by all he met.  Dio and his family migrated to Minnesota every summer to work and eventually made Minnesota his home in 1992.   Dio earned a degree from Moorhead Tech in the Culinary Arts, and Mohler Barber School.  He worked for Matrix properties until his diagnosis in August 2011.  Dio was an entreprenuer at heart.  Every summer for over 15 yrs, he enjoyed running his Wrought Iron booth at the Shady Hollow Flea Market in Detroit Lakes.  Dio and his family also ran "Papa Dio's" food stand at the flea market for a couple of years.   He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren every day.

Dionicio is survived by his wife Amelia, his children , Cristina Riojas, Fargo,  David (Otila) Miranda, Lucia Sanchez,  Linda Cruz, Daniel Miranda, and Pablo Miranda, all Moorhead, 2 sisters, Elena (Armando) Criel, Carrizo Springs, TX, Angelita (Frank) Ramirez, Asherton, TX, 1 brother Valentin (Sylvia) Miranda, and a cousin who was raised as a brother, Angel Miranda, IL,  15 grandchildren, and 29 great- grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, Antonio Miranda and Jose Miranda.

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  1. Moorhead MN
    I would like to thank you all for the nice, kind words you have expressed about my father. And yes indeed, he has always been a hard worker and always did everything to perfection! Thank you for your friendship to my dad. And Michelle and Todd, thank you for your presence, card, & gift. You are missed as neighbors as well. We wish you the best as you too grieve the loss of your mother. Thank you all and God Bless you always!!

  2. My sympathies for Dio’s family. I worked with Dio at Matrix properties for five summers when I was in College. He was such a hard worker and always had good stories to tell. Matrix was lucky to have him. God bless Dio.

  3. Fargo ND
    I use to work with Dio for a short time at The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Moorhead, and found him a very interesting person, and also very enjoyable to have conversations with also. My sympathies goes out to his family.

  4. Fargo North Dakota
    Dio will be missed, I worked with Dio
    for 15 yrs here at Stonebridge and he
    was always a great guy and you always knew you could count on Dio to get the
    job done on time , he took his work very seriously and always did a great job. His blue pickup driving through the lot here will be missed.The shrubs will
    never be the same, Dio trimmed them
    like a pro.
    God Bless you Dio,
    Bev

  5. Fargo ND
    Maranda Family,
    Deepest sympathies to Dio’s family and friends. I enjoyed working with Dio, while he was at Matrix Properties, over the years, he was a friendly, hard working man. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Ryan Hoss

  6. Moorhead MN
    Miranda Family, my brother Todd and I want to give you are deepest sympathy in the passing of Dionicio. Having lost our Mom to Cancer it is very hard. If there is anything we can do for you please let us know. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Your old next door neighbors Todd & Michelle Peterson


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