Daniel Valderrama

Sr.

Daniel "Papa" Alonzo Valderrama Sr. was born on May 19th 1950 to Refugio and Benita Valderrama in Phoenix, Arizona. He entered into rest on October 27th 2022 after a brief battle with stage 4 kidney cancer.

He was preceded in death by his parents Refugio and Benita,

his sister Carmen Morales, brothers Al Balderrama, John Balderrama, Rudy Balderrama and David Valderrama.

His family moved to Hollister, Ca at an early age, where he attended primary school.

He married (ex-wife) Mona Vasquez and had three children, Evelyn, Danny, Jr. and Larry.  They made their home in San Jose, Ca where he was a Machinist for FMC for 20 plus years .

Anyone who knew him knew he was a die-hard Raiders fan!  He was also an avid fan of the Athleticos, attending many games. He had a deep faith in God and attended Cathedral of Faith Church. He was a loving and caring man who always put family first .

His nicknames and teasing will be sorely missed, lovingly calling his grandkids brats, and  the his grand-dogs filthy animals .

He is survived by his children Evelyn and her husband Charlie Arabe, Danny Jr. and his wife Brynne Valderrama, Larry and his wife Mary Valderrama and Stepson Richard Villarreal. Grandchildren Sylvester Valderrama, Paisley Valderrama, Drezden Valderrama and Treven Valderrama.  Sisters  Mary Ruth (Cuca) Godinez, Margie Canales, Connie Augilar, Rosie Martinez and Emma Robles and brothers Domingo Valderrama, Herman Valderrama, Robert Valderrama and Ruben Ponz.

Funeral arrangements are pending