Mr. Dinarte was born April 24, 1929 in San Salvador, El Salvador to the late Miguel Merlos and Ana De Dinarte. He was a member of Lavina Del Senor Baptist Church in Carrollton.

He and his wife, Teresa, owned and operated Tere’s Bridal Shop.

In his spare time he loved to travel. He also enjoyed visiting with friends. He liked to reminisce and share stories about his younger years in the old days when times were simpler.

Survivors include: his wife, Teresa Dinarte of Hogansville; two sons: Carlos Dinarte (Leigh) of Hogansville and David Dinarte of Carrollton; one grandson, Ben Dinarte; and a number of other relatives and friends.