Kyle Javiel Diaz
January 14, 1992 ~ March 21, 2023
Kyle Javiel Diaz, 31. Passed away unexpectedly on 21 March 2023 in Annapolis Maryland. Born on 14 January 1992 in Leonardtown, Md to Gloria Jean Dorsey Diaz and Javiel "Harvey" Rameriez Diaz.
Kyle went to Leonardtown High School and would of graduated with the class of 2010 but left early to earn his GED and go on to UTI to learn a trade in auto mechanics located in PA.
While in high school Kyle worked at Do Dah Deli where he learned the love of cooking. After leaving UTI and returning to St. Mary’s County where he started working at Tires Plus of California, MD. While working at Tires Plus he decided that his true passion was cooking. He left Tires Plus to go work at various establishments and finally landed a job working at a high-end restaurant as a sous chef at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant.
Kyle had many talents and loves. He always enjoyed being around people, especially his family and in turn his family and people loved being around Kyle. His mom was his world, no woman could ever compare. He would love to make anyone laugh with his big smile and some impressions or jokes. Kyle loved to mimic Chris Farley and Dave Chappelle skits. He had perfected it so well you would have thought they themselves were doing it. Kyle always had his hand extended to help anyone in need and willing to give his last dollar, if need be, to help someone out. Kyles heart was bigger than himself. Friends and family alike knew if you needed a pick me up to call on Kyle. He enjoyed listening to all types of music, but heavy metal was his favorite such as Pantera, five finger death punch, Godsmack and so on. He would write poems and make rhymes. He loved to play video games; he had perfected Guitar Hero. He loved anime and Dragon ball Z his favorite character was Kurama. His favorite Football team was the Redskins.
He is survived by his father Javiel "Harvey" Diaz and stepmom Tina Dowell of Great Mills, MD; mom Gloria Dorsey Diaz and stepdad JJ Howard of Las Vegas, NV; stepsisters Erin Quick, Ashley Wood, and Madison Howard; stepbrothers Ethan Howard and Christian Edmondson; many Aunts, Uncles, and cousins.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 from 10:30AM to 11:30 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardotwn, MD. Where a Funeral Service will be held at 11:30 AM in the funeral home chapel with Father Ray Schmidt officiating. Interment will be private.
The service will be streamlined at 11:30 at: site will be provided later
In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions can be made to: Serenity sistas Sober House Please make it in memory of Kyle Javiel Diaz.





Harvey and Gloria, I am so so very sorry for your loss. Kyle was always very special to me.
With much love, Nicole Battaglia
Javiel & Gloria I am heartbroken for all of you. I loved Kyle like he was ours…Do Dah was better because of him
Peace, Maria
Dear Harvey and Gloria – I am so sorry to hear of Kyle’s passing. Our boys grew up together and Kyle was always a blessing to have around. His witty personality and a smile that lights up the room is what I remember the most. Sending our thoughts of love and prayers for strength to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Robin and the Wendler boys
I only knew Kyle for a very brief time when he worked at the Do Dah Deli and I don’t think I ever saw him without a smile. He would light up a room.
I am so sorry to his family and those who were close to him for this heartbreaking loss.