On Friday, March 18, 2016, Daniel died peacefully at home with his wife of 57 years, his four children, and grandchildren around him. Daniel was born to Daniel and Eduvijes Chavez on August 19, 1933. He married the love of his life, Margarita Cota, on January 17, 1959, in Douglas, AZ. He came to Douglas as a Chancellor for the Mexican Consular Service during the Bracero Program. He worked in that diplomatic capacity as he began studying at Cochise College. He obtained his Bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona in Geology-Computer Applications in Geology and Mining. We worked for Phelps Dodge, Anaconda Mining, and retired from the Cananea Mining Company in 1984. Daniel is survived by his wife, Margo, children Daniel (Terry), Gabriel (Sinnikka), Javier (Akiko), and Deniz, grandchildren Karlyn (Matt), Daniel, Lauren, Michael, Cassandra, Julius, Elias, Silja, Matias, Tobias, Gabriel, and great granddaughter Madelyn. His family was the center of his life and he passed at the center of theirs. A Rosary for Daniel will be recited at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 28, 2016 at St. Luke's Catholic Church. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated following the Rosary at 11:00 a.m. with Father Gilbert Malu officiating. Burial of his ashes will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Daniel always felt that Douglas was his home and was a very active member of St. Luke's Catholic Church. Donations may be made his name to the St. Luke's Catholic Church building fund.