Daniel Saldaña Jr., 76, of Cuero passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026. He was born April 21, 1950 in Corpus Christi to the late Beatrice Penilla and Daniel Saldaña Sr. He married the late Josephine G. Saldaña on April 30, 1975 in Houston. He worked as a car salesman and after many years in the field, retired. He enjoyed fishing, playing the guitar and singing.

He is survived by his daughters, Margaret Saldaña and Christina Saldaña; sisters, Delia Guajardo (Albert), Elva Saldaña and Rosie Juarez; brothers, Raul Dimas, Joe Dimas (Irene) and Isaac Dimas; grandchildren, Nicole Olguin, Victoria Williams (Jarvis) and Jerry Gonzales; great-grandchildren, Raelynn Quezada, Jarvis Williams Jr., Destinee Kueker and Alyssa Ramos as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Josephine and brothers, Richard Dimas and Juan Saldaña.

Visitation will be held Saturday, May 9, 2026, 9:00 AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with a rosary to be recited at 9:30 AM and Funeral Mass to begin at 10:00 AM with Father Caleb Krischke officiating. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens of Cuero Cemetery.

Pallbearers include Joseph Saldaña, Juan Saldaña Jr., Carlos Saldaña, Joe Dimas, Raul Dimas and Isaac Dimas.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or donor's choice.

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Freund Funeral Home, 361.275.2343.