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Aaron Jacobson
October 29, 2024
I had the genuine pleasure and luck of being Dans apprentice back in 2004. He taught me everything he knew about building and was the Paramount example of what a man should be. I miss him every day and I want every one who knew and loved him to know he will always be remembered and I will pass on the knowledge he gave me. Thank you Dan, Amy, Robert, Joe, Teresa and the rest of the family!
Daniel Zamora
April 27, 2018
I love you Uncle Danny and I will miss you. We didn't have much time together but I will never forget you.
Ralph Reyna
September 23, 2011
I didn't know you passed. I had a conversation the other night and you came up. I asked how you were doing. I didn;t know you left us.
My brother was sick about the same time and you both left in 08'. You were alway cool to me.
Now you are gone with so many brothers who passed alone the way. My Condolences to your family and friends.
RIP Dan.
Mandy Ramirez
February 20, 2010
So sad and such a loss...I knew you a long time ago and reading everything that was written about you by the people who love you...you grew into quite a man...
God Bless. You are very missed and I am happy to have known you. You are part of a lovely memory of days gone by and I will always remember you with a smile and a place in my heart. Condolences to your family and your lovely wife.
Kim Wareham(Young)
March 16, 2009
To Teresa and family,
I just found out about Dan's passing this week. I was completely shocked as I was just thinking about Dan and tried to look him up on Classmates a few weeks ago and my computer locked up.
I met Dan when we went to Pine Hollow Middle School, Dan was one grade ahead of me. Dan was something!, everyone loved him!. He WAS the coolest guy in school!. I remember Dan and Joe Colchico were always together. Dan will be missed by many. My deepest sympathy to Teresa and the Zamora family.
Desiree (Trost) Heinen
February 2, 2009
Sweet Teresa and family~
God has a plan than it is MUCH bigger than us! From reading the entries to Dan and his family just proves that Dan was part of a beautiful plan and he fulfilled it with grace, love, and laughter.
I always looked at Dan as an 'icon' at Clayton Valley HS and always admired Dan for the respect that he commanded from all of his fellow classmates~
Teresa...we have connected after all of these years....what a wonderful gift ! (smile)
Dan you truly are a Cool dude~
God Speed My Friend!
Love and Blessings~
Desiree
Coleen Franek (Schaaf)
January 23, 2009
Dear Zamora Family~
I was extremely sad to discover the news today of your loss. I wish you all comfort, strength and peace at this very difficult time. It has been a very long time but I can see his face vividly with his sweet smile and caring heart. Dan was a true gentleman and I always enjoyed my time with him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Coleen
Teresa Zamora
January 17, 2009
My dearest UD-Hott;
All I can think to say to you is
"THANK YOU". I know that you already know that the day of your service was truly THE WORST DAY and ONE OF THE BEST DAYS OF MY LIFE. You have ALWAYS looked after me, even since "back in the day" you've never let me go. You've taught me (and the world actually) everything about how take care of your peeps, how to be true to yourself, how to stand tall no matter how badly you want to shrink, how to "kick off your pumps and "GO" if the need arises!
You've been our IRON MAN and our SUPER MAN, but let me tell you, Lil Bro "Nonee Bob Kobashigawa" is STEPPIN' UP, of course you know that too! I truly believe there is a reason for everything, I can't for the life of me figure out WHY the &*(^ you were taken from us so early, I guess like we used to say, I'm on a "need to know basis" and when I need to know, they'll tell me.
At your service, you reunited me with some of the most important people that have ever been in my life. Some, I didn't even realize their importance to me until that day.
Writing this is so bizarre, I feel you and PA with me so strongly every day, I just don't feel anything so final. I'm grateful for that. Please don't let that change. I don't mean to "hold you back" from where you guys need to go, I just mean let me feel your presence from wherever you are.
I WILL LOVE AND CHERISH YOU AND PA IN THE DEEPEST CORNERS OF MY HEART FOREVER. I MISS YOU DESPERATELY!! BUT DON'T WORRY, WE'RE GOING TO TAKE CARE OF YAYA, AJ & THE FURBALLS AND EACH OTHER.
You know YAYA thinks I'm a total CRACK-POT, so you need to show her a few more things to prove to her that you are still with us. I BELIEVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FOR MY IRONMAN I AND IRONMAN II
ALL MY LOVE AND ADMIRATION, TIL WE HUG AGAIN, AUNTIE REECIE-HOTTT
Chris Bell
January 10, 2009
Hey Zamora,
Real kind day yesterday. Church was packed, road was packed, and Oakmont was full of most of your Beauitiful Friends. You'd almost think you were on Morgan again. I took off before the Mexican Stand-off at Oakmont, but I know you were there and laughing by the wind chimes.
Thanks for sharing some of the flowers with my Father. I'll stop by and visit next time I see Dad. Red Strip O.K.
Rest in Peace my Friend. I'll see you one of these day.
Thank You and Peace too your Family.
Later
Carolyn Emes-Langford
January 10, 2009
Aimee & The Zamora Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. I first met Dan some 30+ years ago, first at St. Bonaventure's then at Clayton Valley. I will always remember his smile & presence. Dan's service was a tribute to a wonderful, sensitive and caring man. As many have expressed, Dan was larger than life. At yesterday's service, I felt time stood still, so many friends of all walks of life turned out to be together for Dan. May he be at peace now.
Jim & Betty Redman
January 9, 2009
Amee and Family,
The service was such a wonderful tribute to Dan. He was blessed with so many people that loved and supported him.
With all the people attending Jim and I were not able to come see you personally. I wanted to let you know how honored we are to have met Dan. What a wonderful warm and generous soul he was. Gracious and loving to everyone he came into contact with.
A testament of how a person lived is by the faces of all the people he's touched while alive at his funeral. Dan filled the church. He surely will be missed by all.
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Pam Gomez (Calley)
January 9, 2009
Dan
When I first met you at Building Inspection I didn't know what to think, you were so unlike anyone I had known. We had many good laughs over the years and I know you are in a better place. You and your family are in my prayers.
Margaret Jordan & Family
January 8, 2009
Aimee and Family,
We are so sorry for your lost. We are unable to attend the funeral as I will be at the oncologist myself learning the results of my latest pet scan. Know that our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Much Love,
Greg Leal
January 8, 2009
My memory of Dan goes back to the 70s. Dan was a few years older than me and use to pal around
with my neighbor Chris Good. I will never forget the day a bunch of buddies and myself were hanging
out in the neighborhood on our bikes when Dan and Chris cruised by in Dan's 75 Caprice with Tavares' Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel blaring out the windows. It reeked of cool and I told my buddies I'm gonna get me one of those Lowriders when I get my license.Well a couple years later I did get that Lowrider and Dan was right there to help me pick out the coolest accessories from wheels to hydraulics. Dan was always so good to us younger kids and as cool as he was he was never condescending towards us.
When I was ready to move out for the first time, Dan took me on as a roommate. How cool was that?
He had one hellava bachelor pad let me tell you. From the furniture to the sound system! and he was always meticulous about how clean the place was just like his cars. Being a few years older he taught me a lot
about growing up. and he has left an everlasting impression. Things I will never forget and instill on my kids
today as they grow up. Even though I did not see him much over the last few years as we all get busy with our own families, I though of him often as if what would Helm do in a situation like this? I will miss him!
Anthony (Tony) Smith
January 8, 2009
It all started one day while I was walking home from high school. When all of a sudden I observed a giant head driving a gleaming white Mercedes. Although disturbing, I couldn't look away. After all, he was redefining all known laws of physics. That giant head turned out to be one of the best souls I've ever had the privilege of calling a friend. I saw Dan every chance I got when visiting from LA. We hit it off as he and I share the same sick sense of humor. One visit he called me and said Amy and I are preparing a dinner for you. I couldn't believe it, only my mother has ever made me dinner. It was very special to me. That's the day I put Dan and Amy Zamora on a high pedestal. He got to know the soul which is me. But he always told me to "tighten up" before we went out. Thank you God for bringing Dan Zamora into my life. I am really grateful for his friendship. I will miss my true friend. I will continue to pray for Dan, Amy and all of his family. Sincerely, Anthony (Tony)Smith
Mo Azevedo
January 8, 2009
The Zamora Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Dan will be greatly missed by all who knew him. We are thankful he is at peace and happy to know he is watching over all of you. Our deepest sympathy.
Mo and Rod Azevedo
Doug McGrath & Family
January 8, 2009
To the entire Zamora Family, Please accept my heavy heart felt Sympathy.
I grew up in the neighborhood with all of You even though it has been a long time I still have wonderful memories of riding bikes, playing whiffle ball and many other good times with Dan throughout the years. He will turly be missed by anyone who had the previlege of knowing him.
DARIN WESTBURY
January 8, 2009
ILL NEVER FORGET DAN AND I TALKING AT PREMIER FITNESS WAY BACK IN THE DAY.DAN POINTS AMY OUT TO ME AND SAYS WHAT DO YOU THINK BRO? HILARIOUS AND THATS JUST HOW DAN WAS TO THE POINT.GONNA MISS SEEING YOU AROUND THE GYM BUD! YOUR PAIN IS OVER NOW AND IF ANYTHING THATS A BLESSING.YOU LEFT WAY TOO SOON MAN.EVERYTIME I SEE A BLACK CONTINENTAL I THINK THATS ZAMORAS OLD CAR.WELL BE PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY AND AIMEE ESPECIALLY.REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND.YOULL BE MISSED!
Carl and Lynnette Johnson
January 8, 2009
Aimee and Families...
We are sooo sorry for your loss.. We have been keeping up on all the journal enteries and only wish we would have had the honor to meet Dan.. We are in ah at the courage, strength, love, and faithfulness that Dan embodied.
Love and Hugs
Your South Dakota Cousins
Carl, Lynnette, Rachael, Raina
and Andrew Johnson
Christie Shrum-Fee
January 7, 2009
Dan,
There are no words to discribe how truly missed you will be. You touched so many lives and will always be remembered with a smile in my heart.
Big Hugs !
Christie
ASSOCIATE PASTOR S IVY
January 7, 2009
To the Zamora Family
I deeply regret that I have not stayed in touch with Dan. He was always kind soul and good to all. I wish we could of had some time together.
You never really konw when the Lords giong to call. All the angles in heaven are rejoicing of his arrival.
God so loved the world that He gave His Son, and as that Son touches your life, you will discover a freedom to love which has been stifled or stunted by pain, by rejection, and by disappointment. There is one who loves you, who will never push you aside. His name is Jesus, and when you learn how great is His love for you and respond to it, you will begin to learn to love again.
Knowing that you are God’s son, not an accident or a mistake, but a person made in His image, gives you an identity. “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
David spoke of the hope of tomorrow as he confessed, “…I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.” Then he gave some advice we need today. “Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait on the LORD.
GOD BLESS ALL YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Daryl & Jessica Woods
January 7, 2009
Dan-
You were a great friend to both of us and you will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Aimee and the Zamora Family.
Brian Beattie
January 7, 2009
Dan, you will be missed, my condolences to the entire Zamora Family.
Sincerely,
Gianna Zamora
January 6, 2009
My Sweet Uncle Danny - although I only knew you for only 3 years, I have so many happy memories of you & will never forget you! I just told my mommy today that, "Uncle Danny has a beautiful bunny in his garage". You were always so kind and patient with me, you took time to walk with me around your backyard to look for your kitties; I loved that. You just took me to the pumpkin patch and bought me so many pumpkins, a new Halloween flag to hang outside my house and my favorite black kitty stuffed animal that makes noise when I push it!! I promise I will never forget all the love and kindness you showed me. And, I know my baby brother; Baby Daniel will grow up to be a strong and caring man, just like you. How can he not with such a wonderful name! And don’t worry, I'll take care of my Daddy and make him smile when he's missing you. I love you UD! With love, your niece...Gianna Zamora (3 years old). :-)
Joel roemer
January 6, 2009
Dan you were a big inspiration in my life,and I had so many good times with you, it was such a pleasure to a part of your life,you are surely missed,but I will always have great memories of you.
Delihant
January 6, 2009
WOW! It's with sadness that I heard of Dan's passing. I had not seen Dan since the our 25th class reunion. He looked great and I will always remember him that way. We used to hang out alot in Junoir high and had alot of fun joking around. My prayers are with his wife, children and family.
God Bless!
Teresa Wall
January 6, 2009
Zamora Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. Dan was a wonderful, kind hearted man who loved his family, friends and dogs. I am thankful that I was able to spend time with Dan at the Cancer Relay and the great Halloween Party Dan and Aimee had.
Dan touched many hearts. I have great memories that I will always remember.
God Bless!
Love,
Teresa Wall
Emily Riggs
January 6, 2009
I ment both Dan and Aimee while working on the Relay For Life of Martinez organizing committee. Team BELIEVE, Dan's team, was the biggest team last year. Their presence was phenomenal and their love for Dan unwavering. When a need came up for Relay, both Dan and Aimee stepped up to the plate and gave generously their time and effort. I am saddened to not have known Dan better or for a longer period of time. The world has lost an amazing person, and it is for this reason why I will never stop doing what I can do to try to end cancer. Rest In Peace~
Michelle Gist
January 6, 2009
Aimee,
What wonderful stories these are to read about Dan. It's so nice to read the positive comments and fun stories. Dan was such a fun and kind man. We really enjoyed being around him. He was always so friendly and welcoming. We will be coming down on Friday after we drop the kids off for school in the morning. We should get there right before 10am. We love you and will continue to pray for your strength and comfort.
Lori Peterson
January 6, 2009
Dan, I spent a large portion of my 20's with you and met you when I was just 16 yrs old! That was a long time ago, we learned alot about life back then. I will always remember your optimism, the huge sense of pride you took in your work, bodybuilding, family and friends. You had a unique sense of humor as well as a big, big heart. You found Aimee and shared the best times of your life with her. I am also thankful that all 3 of us were able to connect occassionally over the past few years. In closing, I am so comforted that I was able to see you back in September at the Cancer Relay,with so much love an support around you.. and with your determination and enthusiam..Always a champion! You are gone... but never forgotten.
Jaime & Cheryl Gonzalez
January 6, 2009
Dan-
I new you since my twenties and was honored to have been in your presence. You were at times larger than life and I always new of you to have a strong and loving heart. Dan , we never got an opportunity to meet Aimee but obviously she brought the best out of you, I pray God Our Father In Heaven caresses her and your family during these most difficult times.
The world will miss your smile but it must definitely be shinning in Heaven.
Love,
Jaime & Cheryl Gonzalez
Terry Karp
January 6, 2009
Our condolences to Aimee and the entire Zamora family. I've known Dan for a long time as I was the holder for many of his field goal tries at CVHS. As one of the most popular guys from our 1977 class, (if not the most popular), Dan was legendary for all the reasons people have mentioned, but I really got to know Dan on a more personal level the last 4 years or so when we hired Zamora Builders to do some commercial projects for us. I'll always remember him telling me about 9 months ago when we started our latest project, "Once we break ground, don't second guess yourself, and go forward with optimism knowing your project will be a success." That's the way he approached everything, and I greatly appreciated the encouragement. He was extremely courteous and respectful of me as a client, even though we had known each other as kids. I remember being invited to the company Christmas party at Boundary Oaks a couple years ago and being greeted by Dan upon arriving in the most courteous way, taking our coats, taking the time to chat, and always calling my mother "Mrs. Karp," instead of by her first name which she always appreciated. You know he was a tough guy with his workers, but he knew how to treat others with the utmost respect. I had the priviledge of sitting next to Joseph that night and I made it a point to tell him how respectful and courteous both his sons, Dan and Robert treated us, and how it was even reflected by their worker's mannerisms on the jobsite. I could see that Joseph really appreciated hearing that. Dan will be greatly missed and I'm sorry we didn't get a chance to work together sooner on more projects, but Robert, I know you will continue the family business in the same professional way, and I look forward to working with you in the future and sharing fond memories of Dan. As Dan always said, "Let's go build some $&%#!"
Respectfully and with great sorrow,
Terry Karp, wife Sandy, and mother, Mary Karp.
michelle & mario (burger) molina
January 6, 2009
To the Zamora Family
Dan was a great guy and will be truly missed he is at peace now and will watch over all of you forever god bless
Phil Reilly
January 6, 2009
I had the pleasure of playing baseball with Dan as a young kid, then joined him on the field as an "Ugly Eagle" class of 77. I will always remeber his ability to make us all laugh, especially his impersonations of our coaches. I will miss catching up with him at our Reuinions. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Mick Herrera
January 6, 2009
Dan and I weren't the best of aquaintances when we met, but through the years we've grown to enjoy, laugh but most of all respect each others being. But this is what Dan is about, though he may have been thrown curve balls in his life, he was able to rise above through determination, perseverance and pride and come out of it a better person.
To Aimee, I am so very sorry for your loss but you were both blessed and chosen to grow and learn from each other. You were the angel that was sent to Dan. The changes that I saw in him were amazing.
To the Zamora Family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Robert, I cannot begin to imagine what you must be going through. It brings back memories of you coming in to gym early one morning telling me about Fast Freddy, do you remember ? I'm sure Dan and Fred are chillin' right now but we'll be with them again one day. Let me know if there is anything I can do for you. It's been too long.
RICKY
January 6, 2009
To the entire Zamora family; words cannot adequately express my sincerest condolences
during this time of grieving for your loss of Daniel.
I met the entire family some 32 years ago and what started as friendship has evolved over the years into a mutual family.
While Robert and I were in our early teens, we looked up to Daniel as a big brother whom we idolized. He was the starting field goal kicker for Clayton Valley High School. We followed him around and emulated what he did. If we were lucky he would let us ride in his 68' Pearl White Impala with a state of the art clarion system to blow some jams while cruising.
Another boyhood memory was when Robert and I got to ride in Daniel's 75' Caprice Classic that was juiced both front and back. We were so cool when we arrived at the San Jose flea market {The Flea Market of all flea markets}, Those were truly good times that I remember like yesterday.
In closing, again my deepest condolences to the entire Zamora family whose legacy of Daniel ended much to early.
With thoughts and Love,
Ricky - ATL
Gail Reid Van Burgel
January 6, 2009
Even though I did not know Dan, from what I have read here he was truly a man of integrity, kindness and was greatly loved and admired. Please know that he is in God's loving care now, without the pain of this world. I pray for your peace and comfort during this hard time for you all.
Douglas Cancel D.C.
January 5, 2009
I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to Aimee and the family on the passing of Dan. There are few words that could possibly assuage the feelings of loss that are now being felt by all those who personally knew Dan.
Dan's spirit will endure, and so shall the memories of him. I first met Dan in approximately 1983 at Gold's Gym. We both shared a passion for physical fitness and bodybuilding. Our lives and career paths soon took us in different directions, but our lives intersected again when Dan sought treatment from me a few years ago for hip pain that he had developed.
Dan was almost incapacitated with pain and had difficulty walking into my office. But that was not all. Dan informed me that he wanted to compete in a bodybuilding contest that was about to take place in just a couple of weeks. Among the things that I will remember about Dan was his unrelenting pursuit of his personal goals. Dan was a person who never quit, who never gave up....never.
With a patient like this, and to anyone who knew Dan, it should come as as no surprise to hear that Dan not only overcame his hip condition, he entered the Contra Costa Bodybuilding Championship and placed highly in his class.
Dan was an inspiration to me then, and he remains an inspiration to me now. Dan's memory teaches me to enjoy the life that I have, to never give up the pursuit of what you enjoy doing most, and that you can overcome most of life's adversities if you never give up. And, in the face of life's most daunting adversity, Dan has most eloquently taught me to accept the diagnosis, but fight the verdict. Dan's spirit lives on. God bless you, Dan.
Christopher Bell
January 5, 2009
Man, Zamora, always thought I would beat you to the Otherside, atleast thought we'd cross paths again in this lifetime.
Sorry I missed you.
Condolences to your loved one.
wah tu etoi
Starla Loureiro
January 5, 2009
Aimee
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May the comfort of the Lord hold you in his loving arms.
Todd Enemark
January 5, 2009
To the Zamora Family,
We feel for your loss of such a good soul...
Dan was always bigger than life. I remember seeing Dan in Kindergarten and thinking what a magnetic person he was even then.
He was the type of person that people gravitated towards. Always having time to talk, and just see how you were.
Many years have passed since our first encounters, and Dan was always just the same. Genuinely wondering how the people around him were and always with a smile. We would see each other once in awhile, and it was always a joy to spend time catching up.
I know the Zamora family will grow from the strength that Dan shared, and we are all better people for having him in our lives. He will be missed by all that knew him...
Lana Dora Battagello
January 5, 2009
Dearest Zamora Familia,
My Famiglia, the Battagello's go way back with Danny. My Father, Aldo and Danny were very close, sharing in Danny's passion of the iron, bodybuilding AT IT'S BEST, what a time that was!!! Danny always smiling!! Telling jokes! He was full of Light & Laughter! I know my Papa greeted Danny at the gate and handed him some gold dumbells! 75 pounders at that! & Dad said: "Here ya go, Danny...warm up!"
When I first saw Danny, I fell in Love ( sorry Aimee, no worries, lol, this was a hundred years ago :) it was when Rocky had just come out & I thought I had just met my husband. What a good looking guy! Ahh, but we all know it went much deeper than looks with Danny. He had charisma!
But God saved him for You, Aimee. :) I know how happy he was with you, too. He LOVED you!!! What a magnificent match and he will always be your husband, Aimee!
& the beauty is that you will both be together again.
To his sisters, Paulette & Teresa, I know the calmness of having your brothers there to watch over you, rest assured that Danny will be on daily watch. More closely than ever. ALL the time.
Rick, Robert & Mae, I can only imagine the beautiful memories you all must have... & Robert, I think you probably have the most funny stories to tell. :)
Bertha, dear Mama, I can feel your pain, most of all.
I, too, just lost my only Son, 10 months ago.
Bertha, we do all we can to protect our children, to keep them alive in good health and not die.
But God says we must die in order to live. When you sow a seed, it must die in the ground before it can grow. What we see as the ultimate tragedy, God sees as triumph.
At first I did not understand what my friend meant when he said: " Lana, I am so jealous that Tony is in Heaven."
Now, I understand.
I pray, that you, too, will realize that our Son's, and your husband, Joseph, & my father Aldo are all in the most glorious place of all, NO pain and complete joy. They laugh ALL day long. They live in perfect health. HOW can we not be happy for them?
And KNOW, that one day soon, we will all be together.
Love and Respect,
Stephanie Payne (Kapogiannis)
January 5, 2009
To the Zamora family,
My deepest condolences on your loss. I had the wonderful opportunity to know your family, especially Robert and Dan back in the 80's. I remember you all being such a loving and close family. My prayers are with you all.
Sincerely, Stephanie Payne (Kapogiannis)
Ingrid Crosier
January 5, 2009
Aimee, few can fully understand the pain that you're feeling. I'm so sorry that you lost Dan. Dan and I graduated the same year, but he grew up with the love of my life, Jeff Crosier, and played sports with him. I lost Jeff last year and understand the anguish you're feeling. I'm sure that Dan is no longer in pain, and I'm sure Jeff was there to welcome him. If you ever need anyone to talk to - my number is 303 885 9412. God bless you. You are in my prayers.
Jennifer (Fink) Carver
January 5, 2009
My thoughts & prayers go out to the entire Zamora family. I've known Dan for the past 20 years...since I was 18 years old. He was a great man & will be missed each and every day.
*God Bless you on your new journey*
I will see you again someday my friend-
All my love -
Jenn
Dan Freeman
January 5, 2009
The last time I saw Dan was around 1974. During my high school years Dan and his family were our next door neighbors on Bailey Rd. I will always remember Dan as a big strong kind hearted fellow who was always willing to lend a hand. Most of all I remember the competitive whiffle ball games in the Gillespies back yard. I remember the day I was walking from under the bridge (one of our hang outs). Just as I was clearing the bridge span Dan had tossed a large piece of asphalt over the edge from the road. It was then when he saw me and yelled (LOOK OUT!!) as I looked up this huge black object hit me square between the eyes and knocked me flat on my back. As my focus became clear I could see Dan looking over the rail with the total shock on his face. I staggered up the trail to the road and I could see Dan running home. I yelled at him to wait. He stopped, turned around, and came to me with tears streaming down his face. He kept saying (I’m sorry, I’m sorry). I told him it was OK it was just an accident. We became pretty good buddies after that. It is sad to know that Dan’s life has been cut so short. The Zamora’s are a fine family and were blessed to have had Dan in their lives.
Wes & Kris Briggs
January 4, 2009
Aimee & Zamora Family~
Our deepest condolences. Dan will be sorely missed by all that have had the pleasure to have known him.
yvette mixon
January 4, 2009
My deepest sympathies to the family, may God bless and keep you all. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
(Aimee is a Cookie Lee sister and I work w/ Mae)
Shelly Dress
January 4, 2009
Aimee & Family,
When I heard this news, my heart ached for all of you. I feel so much sadness in my heart and I want to hold you tight. I know we both know that your sweetheart is in a much better place, full of peace and love. I know that does not take away your sadness. I pray for you and Dan's family that time and memories will put a smile on your faces again soon. Dan was such a strong man and such a fighter. You are an amazing woman and you and Dan had a very special love that was seen and felt by all who knew you both. My love and hugs to you, Aimee.
Robert Hollinger
January 4, 2009
I feel a great loss,I meet Dan when I was seventeen.Dan taught me alot about life. I will remember him for the rest of my life.My thoughts go out for Ammie, Rob and rest of the Zamora family.
Lee Anne Hanson
January 4, 2009
The Zamora Family, my condolences to you all...Dan was a very special person with a big heart I grew up knowing Dan through my Brother Rick, they were good friends. Dan took me into his home at a young age, and well as i grew up he continued to watch over me and always come to the rescue and for that i will always be grateful of his kind nature he was good hearted and always made you laugh and put a smile on your face. He will truly be missed but not forgotton. Aimee to you i am glad he finally found true love. Robert my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
George and Terri Harper
January 4, 2009
Dearest Aimee and all the Zamora's,
There are no words to express the deep sadness we feel. Dan is free now to decorate the sky for you. I am sure the next rainbow you see will be his way of telling you he is "doing good". I hope and pray you will be "doing good" too. Our love and prayers to you,
Always, George, Terri, Bubba and Steve
Lynette Masinter
January 3, 2009
When I was told that Daniel had passed away I was taken back and couldn't believe what I was hearing.
Even though I haven't seen him for many years I have fond memories of our friendship in the early 80's.
Mostly, I remember how passionately Daniel lived life and especially how much he loved his family and yes, cars too! This memory still makes me laugh... We had gone on an errand and he parked his black Continental in what he thought was a safe place. Right when he got out of the car a woman from about ten stories up emptied a pail of dirty water out of a window. The car sunroof was open and the water went right through it and into my lap and all over the interior of his car. If you know Daniel then you can imagine his face and response. Needless to say, we weren't laughing at the time, but we laughed alot about it later.
I can not imagine the loss you all must feel and please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
"Marie"
Judy (Montero) Frey
January 3, 2009
What a beautiful tribute to such a special guy. I am so terribly sorry. He has always been the strongest of tough guys and also the sweetest of tough guys. His love for you Aimee, his family, and all of his sweet furball children is testament to that. I was lucky enough to not only be childhood friends with Dan but he has remained one of my most cherished friends as an adult as well. I will always miss him.
Cathy Worth
January 3, 2009
I want to Thank Mr and Mrs. Zamora for giving us Dan. My life and as we all know are much richer because of Dan. I know we all have stories to tell about Dan's quick wit and sense of humor. I am a part of Dan's old testament, and proud to be a part of it. My thoughts and prayers are with the Zamora family at this time. D Zee will be missed and remembered... Love
Cathy (c-dub) Worth
Tami Nebergall ( Nelson)
January 3, 2009
Robert and Family~ I and the rest of the Port Chicago Grocery Clan are so sorry for your loss. Dan was a great guy and and I know will be missed by all who knew him. I can assume the furballs are Chow Chows, I remember how much he loved Romeo. Our thoughts are Prayers are with you. ~Tami II (Nelson)
Sue Graves (Seymour)
January 3, 2009
Your family is in my thoughts.So sorry to hear about their loss.I used to know Dan when I worked at the Deli on Port Chicago hwy.
Todd Rasmussen
January 3, 2009
I WILL MISS MY FRIEND DAN!
Dan had a heart of gold...
Dan was the friend you could always count on...
He could rock the sock's off a party with his sound system...
Dan's house at Christmas was the best...
I could never fix Dan's slice at golf, he hit the ball so far right it was left. Love that guy!!!
Robert, you and I are the best of friends. I want to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. Dan was the best friend a brother could ever have.
Your family means so much to me and I want to offer my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
I WILL MISS MY FRIEND DAN!
Your friend always,
Todd
aka Ling, aka LCF, aka Newman...
jennifer leffle
January 3, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the Zamora family. I will miss Dan, but will always remmeber him.
Aimee "Bobo" Zamora
January 3, 2009
Every minute I spent with you was "BLISS." I'm missing you Bobo with each passing second and so are the furballs. They miss their dad more than anything. We will carry you in my hearts FOREVER! You will NEVER be forgotten! It's not goodbye but see you on the other side. God bless you and keep you my love.
Nelda Krohn
January 3, 2009
What a great life he led. I wish I had been able to meet him. My prayers are with you Aimee and the family. Nelda
Phil & Betty Peterson Lori's parents
January 3, 2009
Our condolences to all the Zamora family. Heaven will be a better place with or friend Dan's presence
Robert Zamora
January 3, 2009
Danco,
You are the strongest man I know. I promise I will do my best to take care of Aimee and our familiy. Much Love your little Bro !
Robert Zamora
January 3, 2009
Danco,
You are the strongest man I know. I promise you I will do my best to take care of Aimee and our familiy. Love your little Bro !
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