Daniel Pineda

Daniel Pineda, of San Angelo, passed away December 5, 2024, at the age of 40. He was born March 21, 1984, in Odessa, Texas to parent Liz Pineda.

Daniel Pineda was a beloved son, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. He grew up in Alpine, Texas, surrounded by the love of his first cousins, Rick Mata, Brent Mata, Thomas Lopez, Clarissa Lopez, and Renee Wylie. Daniel attended school in Alpine before continuing his education at New Mexico Junior College.

Daniel was a skilled and passionate individual with a talent for building computers and a keen interest in creating online animation videos. His career in telecommunications customer service showcased his ability to connect with people, both locally and globally, as he built meaningful friendships with individuals from around the world.

As a young boy, Daniel cherished his time outdoors, going on hiking adventures in Fort Davis with his cousins and exploring caves on A Mountain in Alpine. Some of his fondest memories were camping trips with his grandfather Tino and his cousins, where they shared laughter, jokes, and stories around the campfire. Daniel had a sharp sense of humor, a gift he inherited from his mother and his grandpa, which brought joy to everyone who knew him.

Daniel's life was marked by his creativity, kindness, and the genuine connections he made with others. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends, who will forever hold his memory close to their hearts.

Daniel is survived by his mother Elizabeth Pineda from San Angelo Texas, grandmother Delia Gallego from Midland, TX, his aunts Nadine Mata, from Sierra Vista Arizona, Johnny Pineda from Fort Stockton, TX, Margo Pineda, from Odessa, TX, first cousins Clarissa Lopez from Midland Texas, Rick Mata, from Sierra Vista, Thomas Lopez, from Cedar Park, TX, Brent Mata from El Paso, TX Renee Wylie, from Alpine Texas, and twelve second cousins, several other cousins, uncle’s, and aunts.

Predeceased by his grandfather, Faustino Pineda III, from Redford TX, Great-grandparents Alfredo Granado, Jr., Elfida Granado, from Fort Davis, TX, Great-grandparents Faustino Pineda, II and Paula Pineda from Marfa, TX

A memorial will be held at Saint Joseph Cemetery in Fort Davis, Texas on April 19, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.

Arrangements are entrusted to Harper Funeral Home and Cremation of San Angelo Texas.

Family and friends may share condolences and sign the online register book at www.harper-funeralhome.com