Daniel Castro, Jr., age 77 of New Braunfels, passed away on May 10, 2021. Daniel was born in New Braunfels on September 7, 1943, to Estella V. and Daniel Castro, Sr. Some of his fondest memories were of playing baseball and football and reading comics as a boy. He also enjoyed spending time at the coast and going fishing with his father, Daniel, Sr. - an activity he would one day share with his children and grandchildren.Â
Daniel began working at Mission Valley Textiles while still attending New Braunfels High School. He graduated from NBHS in 1964. After high school, he spent some time working as a barber and also proudly served in the Texas Army National Guard. Daniel was self-taught in computer technology and worked as a computer technician for NBGS/Schlitterbahn and NBISD before retiring. He enjoyed spending time with his family, working on his truck, grilling, experimenting in the kitchen, leatherwork, mowing lawns, attending Unicorn football games, eating sweets, cranking up his favorite music, and watching his favorite old sitcoms, westerns, cooking shows and sports on TV.Â