ERNEST DIAS Obituary

ERNEST KAMAMO DIAS Age 86, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2023, in Honolulu. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Elizabeth. He is survived by his daughter Tina Andrade (James), sons Damon (Zlatina) and Dominic (Alana), 5 grandchildren,1 great-grandchild, and siblings Toni Lee, Val Crabbe and Danielle Dias. Born and raised in the Territory of Hawai'i to Ernest Dias and Beatrice Cockett, Ernest was a graduate of the Kamehameha Schools, Class of 1955. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from San Jose State University. His work took him around the world, working primarily in the fields of Engineering and Aquaculture. He coordinated the building of aquaculture facilities in Egypt, creating alternate food sources for many before returning home to lead the creation/development of the Kauai Shrimp Company in Waimea, Kauai. Ever the avid sports fan, he moved to Las Vegas after retirement for more than a decade. He later returned to his beloved home of Hawai'i after the loss of his loving wife, Elizabeth. A celebration of life is set to be held on January 13, 2024 at the hour of 9:30am at Kawaiaha'o Church, 957 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI, 96813. The family asks that flowers not be sent to the Church.