He was a loving, caring, compassionate person who had a heart of gold. He was a very funny yet, serious man. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. Daniel was loved by many and will be dearly missed. Daniel graduated with his bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston and worked in the engineering field. His favorite things to do were spending time with family, going to the beach, supporting his Houston sport teams, doing the chicken dance, and playing word games with his wife. He was passionate about photography and art.
He is survived by his devoted wife Diane Rodriguez and his five children: Teresa Galindo, Michelle (Luke) Nutt, James Rodriguez (Elizabeth Letourneau), Kristine (Damian) Trejo, and Lillie (Justin) Sullender; nine grandchildren: Thomas (Sydney) and Marie Galindo, Miakoda, Raina and Lucia Nutt, Jayden and Mia Trejo, Marissa Rodriguez, and Baby Sullender 2020, and one great-grandchild Joel Galindo.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 5, 2020 from 5-8pm with a service starting at 6:30pm and funeral will be held January 6, 2020 at 10:30 am at Brookside Funeral Home 13747 Eastex Fwy Houston, TX 77039.