He was a High School Graduate of Reagon High School. Daniel had a career as a machine operator, where he later retired. He enjoyed fishing, spending time with the grandkids and family, and being neighborhood watch.
Daniel is survived by daughter Sylvia Martinez; son-in-law Steve Martinez; son Danny Villanueva; and daughter-in-law Alexis Villanueva; sister Rita Cervantes, brother-in-law Pete Cervantes, sister Josie Martinez, brother-in-law Isidore Martinez, brother Gregory Villanueva Jr., sister-in-law Gina Villanueva, brother Pete Villanueva, sister-in-law Mary Alice Villanueva, brother Lupe Villanueva, sister-in-law Irene Villanueva and brother Johnny Villanueva; grandchild Stephanie Martinez, grandchild Steve Martinez Jr., grandchild Brianna Villanueva and grandchild Leanna Villanueva.
Daniel was preceded in death by father Gregory Villanueva and mother Mary Villanueva; great grandchild Aiyanna Giselle Pinales.
A visitation for Daniel will be held Sunday, October 25, 2020 from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX 77039. A funeral service will occur Monday, October 26, 2020 at 10:30 AM. A committal service will occur Monday, October 26, 2020 at 11:30 AM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.brooksidefuneralhomelauder.com for the Villanueva family.