Daniel Joseph Zaragoza

Daniel Zaragoza was born February 16, 1928 in Mead Colorado. Daniel is survived by his 3 children Aggie Garcia, Stephen Zaragoza and Linda Zaragoza; grandchildren Nicholas Zaragoza, Lauren Zarr (Zaragoza) and Alexandra Mertz. Sisters; Hope Lucero, Dora Castro, Josie Hernandez, Mary Ellen Trujillo and brother Sonny Zaragoza; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his father Joseph, beloved mother Refugio, (Ruth), sister, Frances Flores and brother, Charles (Chuck). Daniel graduated from Erie High School in 1946, lettering in track and basketball. Soon after high school he entered the USMC, United States Marine Corp. Inducted in July 1946, Honorably Discharged in January 1948. Daniel attended Emily Griffith Opportunity School upon return to Denver in 1949. Completed and licensed as a union barber in August 1951. Barbered until leaving St. George Utah in May of 2015. In the years of barbering he owned and operated 2 shops. Daniel was also owner and operator of several liquor establishments in the Denver and Lafayette areas. Daniel retired in the mid-1980s to St. George Utah, where he enjoyed playing golf almost daily. Occasionally visiting Las Vegas Nevada. In his retirement, Daniel continued to barber volunteering his time to retirement homes and senior centers, even maintaining a small place in his home to accommodate clients. Returning to Denver in the later years of his life, he maintained a home in the Harvey Park area. Daniel was a proud man with his service in the USMC and business endeavors. Cemetery Details Fort Logan National Cemetery - Staging Area "B" 3698 S. Sheridan Blvd Denver, CO 80235 Loading map Previous Events Visitation FEB 26. 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (MT) Romero Family Funeral Home & Ft. Logan Mortuary - Lakewood 1805 S Sheridan Blvd Lakewood, CO 80232 [email protected] Loading map Prayer of the Rosary FEB 26. 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (MT) Romero Family Funeral Home & Ft. Logan Mortuary - Lakewood 1805 S Sheridan Blvd Lakewood, CO 80232 [email protected] Loading map Inurnment FEB 26. 2:30 PM (MT) Ft. Logan National Cemetery Staging Area 'B'