Daniel R Williams

Pops is survived by his two sons Eric (Irene) Williams, Troy (Alana) Williams, and sisters, Jesusita (Chachita) Williams, and Aida Tarin. He is also survived by his grandchildren Troy Williams, Eric Williams Jr, Gabryelle Williams and Lyvia Williams, and great grandchildren Melody and Celeste Williams. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Pops is preceded in death by his parents, Guadalupe (Tata Lupe) Williams, Candelaria (Mami Canda) Williams and his brother Richard Williams

Pops was born on March 31, 1947 in Marfa, Texas to Tata Lupe and Mami Canda. In his early childhood, he attended Blackwell elementary school where he would he went on to become checkers champion. The family then moved to Tracy California where he graduated from Tracy High School in 1966. In 1967 he enlisted in the US Army where he was a Sky Soldier with 173rd Airborne Brigade. He rose to the rank of Sergeant and would would earn The Bronze Star, The Air Medal, and The Army Commendation Medal for his courageous and meritorious service. He would also receive appreciation letters from Generals for the US Army and the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces. His greatest accomplishment in Vietnam was bringing all his troops home.

He was married to Edelmira Ochoa from 1970 to 2004 and together they raised two sons Eric and Troy. He was a mailman for the US Postal Service, a Computer Engineer and then he found his passion in life as a photographer.

Pops was a giving individual that would help out those in need. He deeply loved the Vietnamese community, which is evident by the many pictures he would take.

His hobbies and interest include fishing, computers, astronomy, photography, and eating Chinese food.

A visitation will be held for Daniel on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Frisbie-Warren & Carroll mortuary, 809 N. California Street, from 3pm to 7 pm and the rosary will be at 6pm. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at St Luke’s Catholic Church at 11am. The reception will follow at St. Luke’s, all are welcomed to attend.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.frisbiewarrencarrollmortuary.com for the Williams family.