Mr. Daniel Gonzalez

the Lord on November 9, 2021 at the age of 97. Daniel was preceded in death by his parents,

Jesús and Felicitas González and siblings, Miguel González, Esther González, Frances

González, Inez Patiño, Gloria Aguilar, and son-in-law, Juan Rangel. He leaves behind his wife

of 73 years, Lillian González and daughter Anna Marie Rangel; his three granddaughters Rosa

Silva (Jesus Silva), Ana Rangel, Laura Ramos (Angel Ramos); his seven great-grandchildren

Rebecka Dueñez, Analissa Dueñez, Alaina Silva, Jonathan Silva, Katya Ramos, Sofia Ramos,

and Lukas Ramos; his siblings Sr. Lucinda González, MCDP and Jesse González; as well as

many nieces and nephews. Danny was born and raised in Second Ward in Houston, Texas. He

attended Our Lady of Guadalupe School and graduated from Jeff Davis High School, where he

was a member of the ROTC. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the US Marine Corps,

and later attended South Texas College of Law. Danny proudly served our country in WWII and

the Korean War. He began his career as a mail carrier at First City National Bank, and retired

from the Corporate Offices in Downtown Houston as an Investment Officer after 45 years. He

served and volunteered his time on many committees and organizations, including; Knights of

Columbus (various councils), LULAC, Houston Rodeo Go Tejano Committee, Electoral Precinct

Judge, Youth Mediator, Curcillo in Christianity, OLMC New Generation Seniors, OLMC Board of

Education, and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. He had a passion for helping others, but

especially in education and raising money for youth scholarships. In his spare time, he enjoyed

dancing with his “Sweetheart” Lilly, boxing, golfing, photography, traveling, barbecuing, joking,

dining out, and shopping. Danny will be remembered as a dedicated and loving husband,

Daddy, and Pepo. He will be missed dearly by all, and the sound of his laughter will forever live

in our hearts.

A visitation for Daniel will be held Friday, November 19, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 6723 Whitefriars Dr, Houston, TX 77087. A funeral service will occur Saturday, November 20, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 6723 Whitefriars Dr, Houston, TX 77087. A committal service will occur Saturday, November 20, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 1:20 PM at Forest Park Lawndale, 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, TX 77023.

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