Daniel graduated from Hanna High School in Brownsville. He continued his studies at Pan American University (Edinburg, TX) where he graduated. He taught at Immaculate Concepcion School in Brownsville TX; and later taught at Mission C.I.S.D. in Mission TX. He enjoyed all types of music and playing guitar.
Daniel G. Alaniz is survived by his beloved parents, Francisca Alaniz and Reynaldo Alaniz; his daughter, Natalia Alaniz; and 2 bothers and 1 sister.
Visitation will be held, Wednesday, Sep. 4, 2013 beginning at 12 noon., and continue until 9 p.m., with the recitation of the holy rosary to be held at 7 p.m., at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. Mass of Resurrection will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Sep. 5, 2013, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 555 W. St. Francis., with a committal service to follow at Buena Vista Burial Park.