Daniel was born April 6, 1949 in Denver, Colorado to mother Mercedes Lopez and father Pedro J. Lopez.
He is survived by daughter Rita Betz (spouse Shawn Betz); granddaughters Vanessa Betz and Kaylee Betz; siblings Neomi Rubio, Isaac Lopez and Amos Lopez; fur-grandchildren Bella and Penny; and many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Daniel will be truly missed by everyone whose life he touched.