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Daniel Armijo Obituary
February 1, 1937 - March 2, 2021
Resident of Danville, CA
Danny passed away in his sleep after a brief, but aggressive and rare blood cancer called Burkitt Lymphoma. He married the love of his life, Gloria Armijo, on March 22, 1980, and they were married 35 years before Gloria's passing in 2015. They made Danville their home since 1988.
Danny was born in Santiago, Chile and came to the U.S. at the age of 25. He became a U.S. citizen in 1974. He had a special place in the hearts of his American family and leaves behind Stepdaughter Kelly Montes (Joe), grandchildren Christopher Johnson (Kimberli) and JaNae Montes (Solo), and great grandchildren Cali Johnson and Kai Johnson; Stepdaughter Chris Colunga, grandchildren Chase Ortega (Tori), Dane Colunga (Becca), and Paris Colunga (Josh); and Stepson Walter Miller and grandson Dominic Miller.
His Chilean family includes his sisters whom he was very close to, Mireya Armijo Meza, Genoveva Armijo Meza and Nancy Armijo Meza, as well as many nieces, nephews, and grands. His nephew, Alejo Godoy, lived with Danny & Gloria for several years while attending college and his sisters Mireya and Nancy traveled to the U.S. over the years. Danny traveled to Chile very often to visit his family and he never forgot his origins, including helping his Chilean family as needed.
Danny was beloved by the dance community, and he had a passion for Argentine Tango. He was known to be an excellent dancer and a gentleman. When the pandemic hit and dance studios closed, he took to Zoom for dance classes. He was an avid walker, a family man, and was respected and admired by all. He had a certain charm and an easy smile. Family was always a priority, and he (and Gloria) would always attend grandchildren's graduations, sporting events, and life events, always being the cheerleaders in their lives. The family takes comfort in knowing Danny and the love of his life are together again, dancing among the stars.
Respecting his wishes, there will be no service held.
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Nancy y familia (chile)
March 2, 2025
En este día tan especial para nosotros, tu familia de Chile te extraña mucho. Recordamos cada momento vivido junto a ti y todas las veces que nos regalaste tu sabiduría, alegría, amor, comprensión y tantas conversaciones. Deseamos que estés donde estés, te sientas pleno de haber vivido la vida como tu quisiste. Siempre serás ejemplo para nuestra familia y hablaremos de ti y de tu coraje como fuente de inspiración. Te amamos, hasta siempre. Cada día. Un abrazo a toda la familia.
Ivania y Nancy
March 3, 2024
Hi Kelly! I am Ivania, Nancy's granddaughter. She hadn't had the chance to write to you before. Today is a special day for my grandmother and Talo's family in Chile. We have remembered him a lot and his departure still hurts us. We spent the whole day remembering anecdotes and conversations. We send you a hug in the hope that they are well and that you can tell everyone how much we love Gloria and Talo. We will always remember them.
Chris
March 2, 2023
Memories that never go away. Miss you and Mom very much Danny
Nancy Armijo
March 2, 2022
Quisiera expresar a través de estas palabras, todo mi amor y gratitud.
Ha pasado un año desde su partida y aún no encuentro palabras para expresar como me siento y el dolor que significó no escucharle nunca más. Hablamos tanto en sus últimos años y la esperanza de vernos nuevamente, fue una tantas alegrías que me dió en la vida.
Cuando salió de Chile estaba convencido que en América sería feliz, "tierra de las oportunidades" y consiguió encontrar lo más preciado. Una familia, que a pesar de no llevar la misma sangre, amó y respetó por sobre todas las cosas. Sé y confío en que ustedes y nosotros, lo amamos incondicionalmente.
Espero desde este pedazo de tierra, que sus cenizas lleguen algún día en el viento y me cuenten de sus aventuras. De sus alegrías, de sus sueños. No hay día ni noche, que no lo sienta aquí conmigo. Que no piense en que va a sonar el teléfono y será el, desde el otro lado.
Gracias familia por acompañarlo y darle paz. Por amarlo y recordarle.
Espero algún día, Dios me de la fortuna de reencontrarnos y no perder más el tiempo. De abrazarnos eternamente y contarnos tantas cosas que nos faltó por decir.
Te amo hermano, incondicionalmente. Te amamos y recordamos siempre.
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Tori Tackett
March 22, 2021
Forever in my heart.
Happy anniversary, my angels!
Kelly Montes
March 15, 2021
We love you, Danny!
Phyllis, Kelly and Ryan Hanan
March 13, 2021
I know you’ll be missed here on earth by many, but it’s comforting to know you and Gloria are now together again in heaven to spend eternity together
Chris Colunga
March 11, 2021
They were simply the best!!
Dawn Klement
March 10, 2021
Danny was such a nice man and gentleman. He and Gloria would go out of their way to be so nice to me. I was honored that I was on Gloria's guest list for her memorial at Scotts in Walnut Creek. I will never forget that I was remembered in such a special way as her and Danny are now. She made him promise to continue to dance and I know that he found great happiness in that. Together again in eternity I wish you love.
Dawn Klement
Neighbor
DuBose (Bo) Gordon Forrest
March 9, 2021
DuBose (Bo) Gordon Forrest
March 9, 2021
DuBose (Bo) Gordon Forrest
March 9, 2021
Talo (his childhood nickname, which I called him) was the kindest, most loyal, virtuous, fun-loving, energetic, and clean-living friend, dance partner, and companion, with a remarkable untutored intelligence, youthful and loving spirit, and a modesty that kept his many virtues hidden from lesser souls.
Loving to family, friends, animals, and little children. My grandchildren adored him and loved nothing better than playing with him.
Valerie
March 9, 2021
My friend may you rest in heavenly peace. Although it’s been awhile since we’ve seen each other, I will always remember our dances at Two Left Feet where we met.
Roberto Gómez
March 8, 2021
Con solamente 3 días intermitentes pude comprender el por qué te quedaste en Estados unidos, y el por qué te enamoraste de Gloria.
Con pocas conversaciones pude conocer a un gran hombre, dedicado, pendiente de los suyos, detallista. Que ganas de haber podido compartir más juntos.
Quedó pendiente tu visita a nuestra casa en Viña del Mar. Pero las puertas siguen abiertas para tu familia americana, tal como ellos me recibieron a mi.
Te extrañare mucho tío. No sé que es lo que viene despues de esta vida, pero sin duda será algo hermoso. Tal como fue la vida que construiste.
Mis condolencias para todos quienes fueron parte de la vida de Danny, de parte de Leslie, Pascual y Roberto.
Geno y Tito
March 8, 2021
Talo y familia:
Las palabras que envuelven los recuerdos y emociones vividas con Talo siempre dan vueltas en los mismos conceptos y valores: familia, amor, unidad y entrega.
Siempre estará en nuestros recuerdos por ser un hombre de muy buenos sentimientos, bondadoso, generoso y que jamás se olvido de su origen y su familia, desde sus padres a sus hermanos, sobrinos y nietos.
Jamás podríamos decir algo malo que le encontraramos a Talo, al contrario siempre y cada vez que uno conversaba con él podía descubrir mas virtudes, incluso orientando y apoyando con su sabia opinion. Jamás nos miro diferente por tener una vida distinta o estar lejos.
Siempre como familia nos sentiremos muy orgullosos de ti, y en lo personal de ser tu hermana y tu cuñado. Al igual que toda la familia llenos de orgullo.
Nuestras condolencias para cada uno de quienes conocieron a Talo.
Paris
March 7, 2021
My sweet Grandpa-
You were the epitome of a gentleman. I feel so blessed that we grew much closer in these last few years. I will miss the way you bring a feeling of ease and comfort to me and everyone in our family. I will miss your birthday calls, your wonderful stories, and most of all, your company. Please give grandma a hug for me. I love you forever and I’ll miss you always. Xoxoxo
Paris
March 7, 2021
Richard Dye
March 7, 2021
Danny was a wonderful brother-in-law. He was always willing to help if needed. He also was an excellent husband to my sister, Gloria, for 35 years. In Gloria's last days she was in home hospice with Danny as her caretaker. He would sleep on the couch next to her hospital bed. God bless him and keep him.
James O'Malley
March 7, 2021
Sr. Daniel as my family knew him, was a kind, generous, and thoughtful man. Frankly, I admired his energy and enthusiasm. Sr. Daniel was nearly twice my age (43), yet you would never have guessed this. He was so energetic and sprightly. I wouldn't have guessed more than 65. I'd find myself complaining about how tired I am and Sr. Daniel would be telling me about how he was out dancing the night before.
I always enjoyed my conversations with Sr. Daniel. We'd talk about life in each other's native countries. He being from Chile and I from Colombia, we had many things to discuss and could relate on many levels. Our conversations would often start in English and at some point transition to Spanish, the language I preferred to speak when talking with Daniel.
Last I saw Daniel, we took a short walk through his old neighborhood here in Brookview. He reminisced about when he moved to Shady Creek Place and how he saw the neighborhood develop. He spoke of neighbors that had been kind to him, his beloved wife Gloria, and the time they spent enjoying the pretty view of the hillside from their rear patio. It was clear Sr. Daniel had many beautiful memories of his life here on Shady Creek with Gloria.
I was very shocked and saddened to hear of his passing, and it is clear that he was deeply loved by his family and friends. I can understand why, despite only knowing him for a couple of years. I take comfort in knowing that he really enjoyed life and his family, and that he is now with his beloved wife Gloria, dancing together in heaven.
I send my deepest sympathies to Sr. Daniel's family and friends. In the words of Abraham Lincoln "I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memories of the loved and lost....."
May you rest in eternal peace Sr. Daniel. Que dios te bendiga....
Rob and Sue Myers
March 7, 2021
He was a neighborhood friend who we will miss. He enjoyed our infrequent walks and our dog Bogey. Guess I'll need to make a note on my Christmas card file card. We hold fond memories of Danny.
Nancy Armijo Meza
March 6, 2021
Hoy que ya no estas junto a mi quiero decirte q fuiste un suoer hermano que me acogiste con ru amor y que en este ultimo tiempo fuimos hermanos complinches y fui en parte tu paño de lagrimas, en mi corazon hay una inmensa grieta de dolor en mi alma que creo que no sanara mucjas veces te dije que te amaba y que estes donde estes te seguire amando y acompañandote donde estes y cuando tenga que partir espero que me estes esperando te amo mucho. (Juan) Mis sentidas condolencias por la partida tan repentina de Talo a quien tuve el privilegio de conocer y apreciar. Y deseando que este disfrutando de un descanso eterno.
Mariana Ruiz Díaz
March 6, 2021
Querido Tio Talo quiero agradecerte por tu cariño en el poco tiempo que nos conocimos, fuiste muy amoroso con nosotras. Todavia recuerdo el día que fuiste ver bailar a Guille, y cuando te agradecí me dijiste que la familia siempre estaba. Gracias!! Cuidanos siempre un beso muy grande al cielo que seguramente te recibe con un buen tango o una salsa.
Juan Pablo Godoy Armijo
March 6, 2021
Tio Talo o uncle Dany fuiste un gran hombre un mejor hermano siempre preocupado de tus hermanas y de la familia en general, tambien fuiste un gran padre , gran abuelo independiente,la verdad aun no puedo convencerme eras tan vital tan jobial muy positivo , viviste la vida intensamente como tu querias , se te va extrañar y mucho , todas tus historias aventuras en Chile y USA que me compartiste te quiero , como dije al principio fuiste un gran hombre ,ahora estas con la tia Gloria para siempre juntos , descansa en paz tio Talo
Luis daniel
March 6, 2021
Tío talo gracias por brindarnos su cariño y alegría durante el tiempo que estuvo con nosotros y sobre todo por darnos la oportunidad de compartir con ud y conocerlo mucho más como la persona que fue que descanse en paz lo recordaremos por síempre.
Pamela
March 6, 2021
En nuestros corazones quedarán todas las alegrías que nos dio cuando nos juntábamos como familia abrasaremos todos los recuerdos en nuestro diario vivir sobre todo su buen humor nos hacía sentir con vida ... Gracias por compartir
bellos momentos . Que Dios lo tenga en su misericordia.. AMEN
Nancy Flores Armijo
March 6, 2021
Hoy hemos perdido un ser querido, hoy compartimos penas pero tambien alegrias cuando nos visitaba, fue luz en esta vida, que lleno nuestras vidas de amor y buenos momentos y recuerdos que atesoraremos para siempre, descanse tio Talo le recordaremos por siempre. Guardaremos en nuestro corazon todo lo bueno que nos dio.
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