Francisco Daniel Maldonado

Francisco Daniel Maldonado Jr. "Danny" was born on November 25, 1976 (on Thanksgiving day) at Emanuel Hospital in Portland, Oregon at 12:12pm to Karren Fleming and Francisco "Frank" Maldonado Sr. He passed away suddenly March 2022.

He graduated from McKay High School in 1995 while awaiting the birth of his first child, Kelcher. He also was holding a full time job working at Anderson's Roofing. Within the next year, he welcomed his second child, Kyannah. Danny was always family man, and offered anything to anyone in time of need. Even during the holidays and birthdays, he always gifted whatever he could. All though his birthday was on Thanksgiving, he wasn't expecting a gift. He just wanted the company of family with good food. During the time of the Beachie Creek Fire, he was a victim and still went out and helped. Danny cleaned up burnt debris, cut down trees, and helped all the local community. He worked at the campground Talaloi, and volunteered at local communities spending many hours to help others. Danny never left home without his dog, "Blue". He was Danny's best friend and loyal companion. In 2020 and 2021 he started doing online classes at Colorado Tech for management.

Danny hobbies included fishing, working with wood, anytype of building projects, hunting, off-wheeling and spending time with his dog Blue.

He is preceded in death by father, Francisco Sr.; grandmother, Mary Palomino

Survivors include mother, Karren; brother, Jeremy and Shawn; sisters, Rebecca and Stefani; his children,Kelcher and Kyannah; cousins, Thomas and Rosie; nephews, Micah, Ayden, Gary and Jordan; nieces, Samantha, Abagail, Isabela, Tessa, Shelby, Pamela Destiney and Ashley.

A Letter from Heaven

When tomorrow starts without me,

and I'm not here to see

If the sun should rise and find your eyes

filled with tears for me

I wish so much you wouldn't cry

they way you did today

While thinking of the many things

we didn't get to say

I know how much you love me

as much as I love you

and each time you think of me

I know you'll miss me too

When tomorrow starts without me

don't think we're far apart

For everytime you think of me

I am right here

in your heart.