Daniel M. Lozano

Daniel Marcos Lozano Sr. Daniel was born and grew up in Harlingen TX. and was a graduate of Harlingen High School. At the age of 18, he decided to join the US Air Force and began proudly serving our great country by becoming an Aerospace Ground Equipment Craftsman in January 1986 at Offutt Air Force Base Nebraska. He retired in January 2006 after 20 years of honorable military service. With his high work ethic, and attention to detail, he received high commendations from his superiors along with various awards and ribbons for his accomplishments. He travelled to many countries, and he served in Desert Storm and Operation Enduring Freedom. After serving abroad, Daniel was then stationed at Strategic Air Command Center (SACC) in Omaha Nebraska. Daniel took much pride in mentoring new recruits and helping to pass along not just the standard practices, but also his “out of the box” analytical problem-solving methods and techniques which often impressed his teammates. Daniel had a Heart of Gold and a very generous spirit. His motto was “A Friend in need is a Friend indeed”. He would not hesitate to help anyone he saw needing help, or someone that asked for help. It didn’t matter if it was labor intensive like repairing automobiles, air conditioners, or any other type of appliance/mechanical part, or if it was just imparting some friendly advice to help shed light on seeing other perspectives. He always invested his true self to help anyone in any way that he knew how to help resolve their issue. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting with his Family and Friends. He was known for having a wealth of knowledge and skills of these activities which he was always eager to share …types of equipment, tools, how-to steps, where to buy, etc. He could provide the full gamut of information. Such as for fishing, he could provide great fishing locations, which types of rod and reel were needed, the proper bait, how to fillet a fish, and also how to cook them. As for hunting, he could provide the best time of year and where to hunt, the proper hunting firearm to use, how to properly use that firearm, sharing the safe hunting practices, how to field dress wild game, etc. and how to cook them. Daniel also enjoyed spending time in the company of his Family and Friends. Like cooking and Bar-B-Cueing for them (especially for those friends that were not from Texas, and they would give him great compliments). He had travelled to many countries, and he was a cultured man. It was easy for him to make strong connections when making new friends here in the states as well as in foreign countries when he was abroad. He would share interesting stories of his travels and he always treated others with a true Texan attitude, so it is no surprise that he had made good friends in foreign countries. He loved music of many genres and had a large collection of wide musical styles. Some of his favorites were from the 70’s, 80’s, Blues Rock, to Flamenco and Mariachi…too many to list here. Daniel was also a sports fan who enjoyed watching Basketball, Football, and Soccer. He was known to happily debate statistics with rival fans (especially when he knew the stats were on his side) Daniel was a dedicated loving father to his children and grandchildren. They were the apples in his eye. He was very supportive of their sports and academic activities, and would frequently attend their games, competitions, and presentations. He loved taking them out for fun to playlands, game centers, movies, or just to eat out and chat about their day. He would talk with others about how Proud he was of their accomplishments- just like a great Dad does. And he loved his Nieces and Nephews the same as his children. He also had a very humorous side and could easily grab the center of attention in any room. He was good at telling jokes, and playing pranks, many of which he pulled with his brothers and sisters. Daniel loved spending time with the love of his life, and high school sweetheart, Brenda (McKinney) Lozano, whom he often stated to Family “We were meant to be together.”. Thank you, Brenda, for being so Good to Daniel. And thank you Taylor Villanueva and Aubrey (Sam) Marshall for loving Daniel and loving him as your own father. He is also survived by, brother-in-law BJ (Teri) McKinney, and sister-in-law Gail McKinney. Daniel is preceded in life by his brother Dennis Matthew Lozano. Daniel is survived by his parents David M. (Virginia) Lozano Sr., and Maria Luisa Lozano Muniz; his siblings Rebecca Lozano, David M. (Tammy) Lozano Jr., Donald Michael Lozano, Patricia (Trish) Lozano (David Swander), Heather Campbell (Carson Williams); his children Christi Lee, Stacey, Daniel Marcos Lozano Jr., Colten, and Holley; his grandchildren Matthew, Nicolas, and Olivia; and his many Nieces and Nephews. Daniel was a genuine true Texan who was cultured, educated, dedicated to his work and personal goals, and very loving and caring towards his Family and Friends. He was an immensely Good Christian man who will always remain in our thoughts and hearts. Let’s Celebrate the beautiful life of Daniel Marcos Lozano Sr. Visitation will be Monday, June 5,2023 beginning at 1:00 PM until 9:00 PM and a rosary will be at 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be held Tuesday June 6,2023 departing the Rudy Garza Funeral Home at 9:30 AM for a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian burial at Queen of Peace Catholic Church located at 1509 New Combes Hwy. in Harlingen and burial will follow at Ashland Cemetery with military honors under the auspices of the American Legion Post #205. Funeral services are under the direction of Rudy Garza Funeral Home.

Daniel M. Lozano

February 24, 1963 - June 2, 2023

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