Danny was born on September 8, 1941 in St. Johns, AZ.  After graduating from St. Johns High he attended Northern Arizona University where he earned his BS in Education degree and became a school teacher.  Danny had a varied career in education, teaching at various levels from elementary, middle school moving on to Adult Education in Tempe, AZ. He also worked for the Arizona Department of Health Services as a Child Protective Services investigator.  

After retiring from his social service career, Danny started a janitorial service in Flagstaff, AZ and in conjunction with his partners, established a local company that served the community for many years.  Danny was married twice and helped to raise his step children as well as providing for his biological son Phillip Baca.  Danny leaves a legacy of commitment, hard work and character with which he lived his life and had many friends and acquaintances.  His memory and life will be celebrated at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church on January 17, 2019 at 10:30 am.