DUENAS, Daniel U.

The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona May 2011 Daniel U. Duenas, 65 of Tempe, AZ, peacefully passed away with his family by his side after a long battle against cancer. He is survived by his devoted wife Linda, children Lisa (Gilbert Beltran), Cynthia (Nick Slattery), Anthony (Corinna), Dannelle (Terry Tejeda) and Bobbi Jo Smith; grandchildren Janell and Sabreena Diaz, Rayanna Slattery, Anthony Daniel, Adrian Michael and Alexis Victoria Duenas, Jacqueline and Amanda Mendoza, Michaela and Ricky Tejeda and Garrett Smith, brother Dicky Duenas, and many nieces, nephews and wonderful family and friends. Daniel served as a Private in the U.S. Army from 1964-67, stationed in Germany/France. He worked for many years in the cabinet and woodworking industry. Daniel took great pride in his family. His favorite hobbies included watching the "Oakland Raiders" football team and fishing when time allowed. A celebration of Daniel's life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 2, 2011 with a visitation 1 hour prior at Tempe Mortuary, 405 E. Southern Avenue. Burial service conducted following the funeral at 12:30 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Prostate Cancer Foundation in his memory at www.pcf.org. The Duenas family would like to thank Hospice of the Valley for their wonderful care during his final months as well as the care to his family. We love and miss you Dad. Please visit the online obituary Guest Book at www.obits.azcentral.com