Daniel Paul Gonzales

Daniel Paul Gonzales obituary, Rocky Ford, CO

Daniel Paul Gonzales

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Daniel Gonzales Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Johnson-Romero Family Funeral Home - La Junta on Mar. 19, 2026.
Daniel Paul Gonzales of Rocky Ford, Colorado entered into rest, on March 14, 2026, in his home. He was born in La Junta, Colorado, on January 27, 1963, to Daisy and Emillio Gonzales. Daniel was 63 years of age.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Bertha Llaca of Rocky Ford, Colorado, children, Diego Teoba-Llaca of Rocky Ford, Colorado, Angelica Llaca of Rocky Ford, Colorado, Alicia (Gilberto Santos) Teoba of Rocky Ford, Colorado, and grandchildren, Jose (Blenda) Teoba of La Junta, Colorado, Lupe Llaca of Rocky Ford, Colorado, Paula Pina of Rocky Ford, Colorado, Jorge (Karime Prieto) Santos of Greeley, Colorado, Analy Santos, of Rocky Ford, Angel Llaca, of Denver, Colorado, Joy Llaca and Lexi (Shane Bielawski) Llaca, great-grandchildren, Anthony, Luis, Natalia, Scarlett, Rico, Diego, Mia and Khaza, siblings, Henry Sanchez of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Alice Reymundo of La Junta, Colorado, Angie (Jesse) Lujan of Pueblo, Colorado, Juanita Gonzales of Wichita, Kansas, Anita Morales of Denver. Colorado and Dora Maes of La Junta Colorado

Daniel was preceded in death by his parents, Emilio and Daisy Gonzales, siblings, Rose Jaramillo, Rita Garcia, Edward Gonzales, and granddaughter in law Tasha Gutierrez.

Daniel was a devoted Denver Broncos fan. He enjoyed cruising around in his truck and had a passion for good food. As a talented cook, he was especially known for his delicious chili beans and tamales. Daniel was a very hardworking man and took great pride in never missing work.

A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. at the First Nazarene Church in Rocky Ford, Colorado. Arrangements have been entrusted to the loving care of the Johnson-Romero Family Funeral Home.

Online condolences and shared memories can be made at johnsonromero.com. Daniel will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him

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Upcoming Events

Mar

24

Service

10:00 a.m.

Rocky Ford Nazarene Church

709 South 12th Street, Rocky Ford, CO 81067

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