In Memory Of
Daniel Meza Jr.
1933
2016
Daniel Meza Jr.
March 10, 1933 — January 12, 2016
Daniel Meza Jr., 82, of Thornton, passed away January 12, 2016.
He was born March 10, 1933 in Brighton, Colorado, the son of Daniel and Amada "Amy" (Valverde) Meza. Following his honorable service with the US Army during the Korean War, Daniel received his GED and later his Draftsman degree in San Jose, CA.
On July 5, 1987, he married Carmelita "Dolly" Santoya.
He was a long time employee with IBM, retiring in 1990.
Daniel was a Member of the Los Amigos, the VFW, and the Denver Eagles #2063.
Daniel was an avid Denver Broncos fan who enjoyed fishing and watching movies. He also enjoyed dancing and spending time with family and friends.
Daniel is survived by His Wife, Carmelita "Dolly" Meza; Two Daughters, Lisa (Trinidad Martinez Sr.) Martinez and Carol (Mark) Aguilar; Seven Grandchildren, Chante (Martin Montoya) Martinez, Danielle (Zach Aragon) Aguilar, Shantell Martinez, Trinidad Martinez, Jr., Tia Aguilar, Angelique Aguilar and ShyAnne Martinez; Five Great-Grandchildren, Martin Montoya, Jr., Aalyiah Aragon, Oliver Montoya, Gideon Montoya and Genasis Aragon; Brother, John (Ida) Meza; sister, Dorothy Lopez; his brothers-and sisters-in-law, Raymond (Dora) Santoya, Richard (Frances) Santoya, Russell (Terese) Santoya, Robert Santoya, Linda C. Baros and Mary Ellen (Bill) Barnes and Numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by Father, Daniel Meza, Sr., Mother, Amada "Amy" Meza, and Two Brothers, James Meza and Vincent Meza.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the family or the Alzheimer's Association of Colorado..
To share a memory of Daniel or leave a special condolence message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
He was born March 10, 1933 in Brighton, Colorado, the son of Daniel and Amada "Amy" (Valverde) Meza. Following his honorable service with the US Army during the Korean War, Daniel received his GED and later his Draftsman degree in San Jose, CA.
On July 5, 1987, he married Carmelita "Dolly" Santoya.
He was a long time employee with IBM, retiring in 1990.
Daniel was a Member of the Los Amigos, the VFW, and the Denver Eagles #2063.
Daniel was an avid Denver Broncos fan who enjoyed fishing and watching movies. He also enjoyed dancing and spending time with family and friends.
Daniel is survived by His Wife, Carmelita "Dolly" Meza; Two Daughters, Lisa (Trinidad Martinez Sr.) Martinez and Carol (Mark) Aguilar; Seven Grandchildren, Chante (Martin Montoya) Martinez, Danielle (Zach Aragon) Aguilar, Shantell Martinez, Trinidad Martinez, Jr., Tia Aguilar, Angelique Aguilar and ShyAnne Martinez; Five Great-Grandchildren, Martin Montoya, Jr., Aalyiah Aragon, Oliver Montoya, Gideon Montoya and Genasis Aragon; Brother, John (Ida) Meza; sister, Dorothy Lopez; his brothers-and sisters-in-law, Raymond (Dora) Santoya, Richard (Frances) Santoya, Russell (Terese) Santoya, Robert Santoya, Linda C. Baros and Mary Ellen (Bill) Barnes and Numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by Father, Daniel Meza, Sr., Mother, Amada "Amy" Meza, and Two Brothers, James Meza and Vincent Meza.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the family or the Alzheimer's Association of Colorado..
To share a memory of Daniel or leave a special condolence message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Daniel Meza Jr., please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Monday, January 25, 2016
11:00am - 12:30 pm (Mountain time)
Newcomer - West Metro Chapel
Rosary
Monday, January 25, 2016
12:30 - 1:00 pm (Mountain time)
Newcomer - West Metro Chapel
Service
Monday, January 25, 2016
Starts at 1:00 pm (Mountain time)
Newcomer - West Metro Chapel
Interment
Fort Logan National Cemetery 2:30PM Mon. Jan. 25 (meet at cemetery by 2:25PM)
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