Daniel Joseph Azar

Daniel was born August 23rd, 1955 in San Diego California to John Azar and Flora Mae (Mickey) (Butterworth) Azar. He was the second of three children. Daniel and his older brother John and younger sister Theresa grew up in the San Fernando Valley with their mother, father, grandparents, cousins, friends and step family, Madeleine (mother) sisters, Stephanie and Ellen, brothers, Jeffrey and Michael and half siblings Timothy and Judy. Daniel graduated from Chatsworth High School in 1973.

Daniels first marriage was to Vicky Shepard with whom he had a daughter Danielle. His second marriage was to Randolyn Logan with whom he adopted a daughter Kiaira and a son Isaiah.

Daniel was in the transportation business for over 35 years. In 1982 he started working at Tradewind Charters in Westminister, California as a Coach Operator. After several years, Daniel went to work for Stardust Executive Transportation out of Los Angeles, California. In 1996, Daniel began working for Ryan’s Express in Las Vegas, Nevada as a Coach Operator. In 2001, Daniel began working out of the Hawthorne, California Ryan’s Express office as the Safety Director of that office. Eventually Daniel became the Corporate Safety Director for all Ryan’s Express locations with his home office being in Torrance, California. His hobbies and interests were diverse. Some of what he enjoyed were traveling, going to car shows, going to Disneyland, going to church, and spending time with his family and friends.

Daniel is survived by his wife Randolyn, his children, all his brothers, sisters and their spouses. Daniel loved and was very loved by his entire family. He was taken from us much too soon.

Daniel’s service will be at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with a viewing from 10:00 a.m. and service at 11:00 a.m. with officiant Bishop Bryan Reeve located at 480 Sinaloa Road, Simi Valley, CA. After the services the burial will take place at Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery, located at 22601 Lassen Street, Chatsworth, CA.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to help with final expenses.

“You are not alone, I am here with you. Though you’re far away, I am here to stay. You are not alone, I am with you. Though we’re apart, you’re always in my heart”. Michael Jackson