Daniel Parana

SAN ANTONIO - Daniel Mark Parana, 58, of San Antonio passed away Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, at University Hospital in San Antonio following a sudden illness.
He was born Nov. 10, 1967, in Ridgway, Pa., a son to Edward G. Parana and Delores F. Parana.
He lived in Wilcox, Pa., for most of his childhood and was a graduate of Johnsonburg (Pa.) Area High School. He studied at Penn State University before entering the U.S. Air Force in 1988 where he served four years. While in the Air Force he was stationed at RAF Fairford in England, where his father and brother visited him, as well as a brief station in the Philippines. He was honored to serve our country.
While stationed in San Antonio he met his wife, Cindy. They married in 1994 and made San Antonio their home.
He attended UTSA where he received both a bachelor's and master's degree. He built his career as a financial analyst at USAA for 27 years. He enjoyed many of the relationships he had with his co-workers and the work he did there.
He had unmeasurable love for his three children. He was very involved with all of their sports. He loved traveling, always attended their baseball, basketball, soccer and hockey practices, and never missed a game. He enjoyed playing golf and the time spent with all of his children on the course. A huge sports fan, he loved the Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins. At gatherings with family and friends, he loved barbecuing and achieving the perfect smoke ring on his famous bacon wrapped pork loins. He loved his family in Pennsylvania and always stayed in close contact with them despite the physical distance. He lived selflessly, always willing to offer help and do anything for anyone.
He was preceded in death by his mother, his son Seth Parana and his brother Brian Parana.
He is survived by his wife, Cindy Parana; his son, Brett (Hannah) Parana; his daughter, Katrina (Momen) Parana; his father, George Parana; his sister Brenda Cleer and her companion, Mike Rich, of Kane; his brothers Robert Parana of Wilcox and David (Emily) Parana of Kane; nieces, Marisa (Brayden) Cleer and Kate Parana; nephews Kevin Cleer and Matt Parana; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
A precious life that was taken from us way too soon, he will be dearly missed and in our hearts forever.
A visitation and reception will be held 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 5, 2026, at Sunset North Funeral Home, 910 N. Loop 1604 East, San Antonio, TX 78232, where a memorial service will be held from 11 a.m. to noon the same day.
The graveside service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Jan. 5, 2026, at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Shelter 3, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Road, San Antonio, Texas, 78209.