Paul "Danny" Daniel Otero

Otero and Victoria Otero (Magallanez). He attended school and grew up in the Greeley area.

Danny married Mary “Louise” Martinez and they had four sons -- Harold, Paul, Bill, and Mark.

In 1953, Danny enlisted in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He received an

honorable discharge in February 1957. After service to his country, Danny went to work and

drove for many companies throughout his career. With many days on the road, he was always

glad when he returned home to his family. The family resided in Commerce City and Thornton.

Danny was a man of many talents. If there was something that needed fixed or repaired, he

was all in to figure it out. His Air Force experience helped him in many ways, especially when it

came to mechanical endeavors. In his spare time, Danny would find his way to Blackhawk and

pull some handles on those slots. At times, he had some great success.

In 1998, Danny was introduced to Marilyn McKenzie by his brother-in-law Joe Martinez at the

Denver Broncos Super Bowl party. Their friendship blossomed into a relationship that led to

their marriage in October of 2007. They traveled together to many places including Hawaii.

The two also found time to go to the “hill” sometimes for breakfast or lunch (and to pull some

handles while they were there). They lived in Thornton until Danny’s passing. Marilyn survives

him.

Danny is also survived by his son Harold (Debbie); daughter-in-law Lynette Otero; sister Ruth

Romero (Emil) and brother Mike Otero (Cathy); and Marilyn sons Joe, Kevin (Stacey), James

(Sonja), John and Greg (Stacy). He had many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and

nephews, and extended members of the Martinez family. He was preceded in death by his

parents; his wife, Louise; sons Paul, Bill, and Mark; and granddaughter Amy.

All services for Danny will be on July 8, 2021 at Our Lady Mother of the Church

6690 E. 72nd Avenue

Commerce City, Colorado

Viewing: 9:30 am

Rosary: 10:30 am

Funeral mass: 11:00 AM