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Daniel Rochin Obituary

Daniel S. Rochin, Sr. Apr. 24, 1930 - Jan. 8, 2014 Martinez Resident for 47 years. Daniel passed unexpectedly in his sleep at the age of 83. Born in Los Angeles, CA to Octaviano and Carmen Rochin. At the age of 8 months his mother passed and his father had no other choice but to take Daniel and his brother Esteban to Mexico to raise them there. In his late teens he returned to the L.A. area to work. He traveled throughout California working as a farm worker for many years. He would return to Mexico on vacation where he met Susana. They were married in Mexico on 11/1/59. They lived in Yuba City, CA after they were married. In 1966 they moved to Martinez, CA and he started his own gardening and landscaping business. He was very gifted and passionate about his work. He was very skilled at grafting fruit trees in his home based nursery. His business quickly grew, servicing Contra Costa County. Daniel and his brother Steve were some of the first gardeners in the Contra Costa Area at that time. Another passion of his was playing the slot machines in Reno and Lake Tahoe. The CA Lottery being his latest passion, once winning the Fantasy 5 jackpot. He was a very hard working man who taught his children that hard work was the key to success. He is survived by his wife, Susana Rochin, of 54 years; his brother Steve Rochin, Sr.; his children Estella Jaramillo; Danny Rochin, Jr. (Maria); Jose O. Rochin (Michelle); Carmen Gonzalez (Jorge); Jaime Rochin; Robert Rochin (Carrie); Luie Rochin (Hortencia); Marivel Leon (Renato); Gloria Gonzalez (Arturo); 23 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild. Many relatives and great friends. Family & Friends are invited to attend the visitation on Wednesday January 15th 3~8 PM with Rosary @ 7:00PM. Funeral mass will be held on January 16th 10:30 AM at St. Catherine of Siena Church. Interment to follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flower please consider a donation to St. Jude Children's Hospital. We will miss you so much!! We all love you!! Connolly & Taylor 925.228.4700

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Published by Contra Costa Times on Jan. 14, 2014.

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May 9, 2014

What a delightful neighbor Mr. Rochin was. Always waved and had a smile on his face. We are saddened to hear of his passing. We know how much he will be missed. May you find comfort in warm memories. May you stay united and strong as a family.

With sincere condolences,

Carl and Cyndie Ballerstein

Priscilla Perez

January 20, 2014

I'm very saddened to hear the news of my grandfather passing. Me and his great grandsons were actually planning to visit out there this summer. He will be missed.
Love "Poopsie" Priscilla Jaramillo Perez

The Darrah family

January 15, 2014

Our condolences to the Rochin family. We are very sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Rochin.

BARBARA BILLITER

January 15, 2014

Dear Rochin family, I had the privlege to have known your father as a neighbor for over half my life and he would pass my house everyday going to work and would alway's smile and wave to me and his friendship leaves an emptiness in our hearts and the loss of wonderful and kind man!But his memories of being a very talented and wise man and passing his talent to his son's and daughters & being a good provider for his family and beautiful wife,His passing just knowning he did a great job in raising his children and being a good husband and did it with love, May you find comfort in your fondest memories of your beloved father, God bless Your Father and all the Rochin Family's and May he Rest In Peace, My Sincerest Condolences Barbara Billiter

Jerry Collins

January 14, 2014

Carmen,Susie and family sorry for ur loss,Daniel was always a good man,he was a staple in Martinez and Vine Hill especially,i think i had my first job ever in life when i was Ten yrs old with ur Dad,i remember he would put me and Jaime to work and we got paid that was great at that age, u guys stay strong and give Suzue a hug.

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