and was surrounded by his loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Daniel
was born August 15,1944 in Windsor, Colorado to Frank and Mercedes Esparza.
The Esparza family relocated to Mesa, Arizona in 1945 where Daniel attended Queen of Peace Catholic
school, and graduated from Mesa High in 1963.
Following graduation from high school, Daniel enlisted in the United States Army for a three
year tour of duty. It was during this time he met and married the love of his life Esther
Gonzales.
Daniel was a man of all trades, loved to build things and work with his hands there
was not much he couldn’t do when he set his mind to it. Daniel touched many lives because he
was a caring, generous, fun loving man always willing to lend a hand to help someone in need.
Daniel could light up a room with his funny, comedic nature and beautiful smile.
Daniel is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mercedes Esparza. Survived by his wife,
Esther Esparza; daughters Paula, Grace Bernal (Gabriel), Sarah, son; Daniel Jr (Tina), ten
grandchildren, two sisters and one brother.
