Daniel A. Mancha, born April 18, 1927 in Laredo, Texas, died on December 23, 2017 in San Antonio, Texas.  By 6th grade, he resided at 415 Goliad Street and attended Page Jr. High.

At the age of 17 Daniel joined the U.S. Navy and was assigned to an advance attack transport on the USS Arenac.  He landed the Marines on the beaches and returned the wounded to the hospital ships.  He spent his 18th birthday at the Battle of Okinawa.

Returning after the war in the Pacific, he received his diploma from San Antonio Vocational and Technical High School, keeping his promise to his mother.  His high school goal was to own his own print shop.
English Printing Co. was that shop.

Daniel was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Josephine "Josie" Herrera; parents, Daniel and Carmen Mancha; and sister, Mary Valon.  He is survived by his children, Alexis J. Mancha and Daniel Mancha (Janie); grandchildren, Abby, Annie, and Alex; great grandchildren, Joshua; and best friends, Louie Cantu and Dwayne Poor.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Monday, January 8, 2018
Visitation will begin at 11:30 A.M.
Funeral Service to follow at 12:15 P.M.
The Angelus Chapel

Interment will follow at
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
with military honors.