Daniel Gonzalez

With deepest heartache, we announce that Daniel Gonzalez age 21, born May 7th, 1999 in Orange County, CA, Our beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend to many passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 06, 2020 at home in Glendale, Arizona. Daniel will be greatly missed by his Father Alex Gonzalez, Mother Melissa Palacios, Step-Mother Angela Gonzalez, Brothers Alex Gonzalez Jr., Anthony Gonzalez, Sister Alyssa Kinsley and Step-Sister’s Alyssa and Joanna Valdivia. Grandparents Elias and Carmen Gonzalez, Margie Balandran, Uncles and Aunts, Cesar and Johanna Gonzalez, Oscar and Maria Gonzalez, Javi and Alice Hernandez, Eli and Rhonda Balandran. Cousins Kayla, Ashley, Ayleen, Damian Gonzalez, Liz and Stephanie Hernandez, Gaby and Lilly Balandran. Along with the rest of his many family members from both sides and many friends. Although only 21 yrs. Old, Daniel touched many people in his lifetime. Family, Friends, Teachers, Classmates, Teammates etc. Daniel will always be remembered for his big beautiful smile and big heart. He was strong and fearless, and could accomplish anything he put his mind to. He was so smart and knowledgeable. Good at sports, whether it was track, baseball, basketball or especially football. He always gave it 100%. Daniel loved to hike, skateboard and write his own song lyrics. He made us very proud the day he graduated from Westview High School in May 2017. During the last couple of years, his passion was trying to get people “woke”. Daniel liked to call himself “DannyWoke”. He opened our eyes to many things going on in the world. If it wasn’t for him sparking that light of knowledge, we would still be blinded by many things going on. We will always be thankful for that knowledge he spread. We will forever cherish all the beautiful memories we shared during his lifetime. He loved his family and friends so much. All his family and friends loved him back just as much. There are no words that will lessen the pain and the loss we feel but we thank every single person that has been a part of our son’s life. We are certain he has left a piece of himself in your hearts. Please join us for his Memorial at Menke Funeral Home & Cremation Center 12420 N 103rd Ave, Sun City, AZ 85351 on Saturday, September 19th from 12pm-3pm.