David Delgado Otero Sr.

David “The Boss Man” Delgado Otero Sr., a devoted Christian, and steadfast man of principle, passed away in Cordes Lakes, Arizona, at the age of 74. Born on May 12, 1951, David lived a life built on faith, family, and an unwavering work ethic that defined him until his last day.

Known by many as “The Boss Man,” David embodied leadership in the purest form. He didn’t demand respect—he earned it. With a quiet strength and an old-fashioned sense of responsibility, he became the man everyone called when something needed building, fixing, restoring, or understanding. His hands were never still, his mind always working, and his heart always centered on those he loved.

David is survived by his children, David Otero Jr., Monica Otero-Arguello and Leticia Otero who carry forward his stubborn determination, his loyalty, and the values he instilled not only through speeches, but through example. To them, he was not only Dad—he was the blueprint for perseverance.

He leaves behind a legacy through his grandchildren: Steven “Bubba” Otero, Denise Otero, Jason Otero, Isaac Carrasco, Korrinthia Franco, Jazzabella Arguello, Levi Otero, Jacob Arguello, and Lysette Arguello. Each grandchild carries a piece of him, whether it be his humor, his grit, or the quiet way he listened without judgment.

His great-grandchildren—Davion Dawkins, Naelani Dawkins, Elianna Carrasco, Ahnahye Otero, and Emma Carrasco will grow up hearing stories of a man who lived simply, loved deeply, and meant every word he ever spoke.

David is also survived by his siblings Lupe, Danny, Hilda, Eddie and Noemi, who shared a lifetime of memories, laughter, and the kind of bond only siblings understand.

He now joins in eternal rest his grandson David “Birdy” Otero III; his parents Julia Delgado Otero and Bonifacio Otero Sr.; and his brothers Mario Otero, Ruben Otero, and his twin, Bonifacio Otero Jr, with whom he shared not just a birthday, but a piece of his soul.

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A LIFE WELL LIVED

David loved the simple joys of life—his pipe filled with Cherry Tobacco , the soothing quiet of a job well done, and cheering on his Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Diamondbacks, win or lose. He believed that a man’s worth was proven through action, and he lived that truth. He worked—truly worked—until the very end, not because he had to, but because he wanted to. Purpose was his fuel, and craftsmanship was his language.

After a good meal, he never failed to say with a satisfied smile:

“It was good while it lasted.”

Those words now echo with a deeper meaning for the family he leaves behind.

Whether he was building something with his hands, offering advice no one asked for but everyone needed, or sitting quietly enjoying the world around him, David carried his faith like a compass—steady, sure, and unshakable.

And in every letter, every text message, every final word he left behind, he signed off the same way:

“Love always, your Dad / Tata.”

It was not a phrase—it was a promise.

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HIS LEGACY

David “The Boss Man” Delgado Otero Sr. leaves behind more than memories. He leaves a standard—of integrity, of hard work, of love that was felt more than spoken. His presence was strong, his absence even stronger, and his legacy will continue in the hands, hearts, and habits of those he shaped.

His story does not end here. It lives on in every life he touched.

It was good while it lasted, Boss Man.

And oh, how good it was.