We honor the life of Daniel Morente Cabrera. Born in Bauang, La Union, Philippines, he moved to California where he served proudly in the Navy. Following his military service, Daniel spent most of his career as a dedicated electrical engineer working for various companies in the Silicon Valley. Later, he relocated to Colorado, following his wife Estela’s career at Apple, where they continued to build their family life.
Daniel is survived by his wife, Estela Cabrera, and their children: Lanny Jeffries and her husband, Jason; Jen Labbate, with her husband, Marco and daughter, Ava; Sean Cabrera and his wife, Phuong, along with their son Stephen. He is also survived by his loving two brothers; and three sisters. His beloved dog, Joy, and his brother-in-law, Paulino Meana, also mourn his passing.
Daniel had a deep love for chess and enjoyed watching documentaries, especially on Animal Planet. He was also a fan of the Golden State Warriors and the San Francisco 49ers.
Join us for a Celebration of Life on Sunday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, where we will share memories and honor Daniel’s life. On Monday, military honors followed by the burial will take place at Pikes Peak National Cemetery from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM, recognizing his service to our country.
We welcome you to join us in remembering Daniel’s life and sharing stories that highlight the moments we cherished together.
Event Details:
Celebration of Life:
The Gathering Place @ The Farm
11141 Ridgeline Drive, Colorado Springs 80921
Sunday, 4/21, open house 12pm-5pm
Feel free to stop by at any time during these hours to celebrate Daniel’s life with us.
Military Honors & Burial:
Pikes Peak National Cemetery
10545 Drennan Road, Colorado Springs 80925
Monday, 4/22, 1pm-1:30pm
Monica Brown-Kirkwood
16 Apr 2024As I think of the Cabrera Family, asking God to hold you close in His arms for strength, peace and comfort during this time. In sympathy and friendship, Monica
James and Gemma Anderson
16 Apr 2024You are, and always will be my best friend and brother. Thank you for all the good times, love and friendship you gave me and my family. We will miss you so much Dan. Thank you so much for making us part of your family. Brothers forever ♥️
Dante and Alicia Alano and family.
17 Apr 2024Rest in peace my friend. Thank you for the friendship. Thank you for your service. Thank you for the time we spent with our families. Thanks for the memories. Love and prayers for the family. 🫡🪖🇺🇸
Carol Manlove
18 Apr 2024I’m so sorry about your Dad, Lanny. I wish I would have had the privilege to know him. My deepest condolences, love & prayers for you & your family
Gina Czuboka
18 Apr 2024Our deepest condolences to your family Tita Estela. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tito Danny, may you rest in peace. With love and prayers from Jeff and Gina Czuboka (nee Villanueva) from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Ethel Pinzon
18 Apr 2024In behalf of Sacred Heart School, Batch 1968:
We are sending our heartfelt sympathy and prayers to his bereaved family and his wife Estela. For all our high school memories, you will always be remembered dearly. Fly high to your Creator, dear friend🙏 may you look back at us with a prayer of peace and love💖
Orlando (JOJO) Villanueva of Calgary, Alberta Canada
18 Apr 2024I cannot put into words how I felt the moment I knew about your passing. I cherished the moment when we first met in the Philippines. You and Tita Estella were on vacation at the time and I was attending university when I first met you, I remembered you as a good looking gentleman always wearing white dress shorts and a tank tops, we had a blast listening to your jokes while drinking beer together. In that short period of time together I admired you for being so soft spoken and a man with good sense of humour. I will pray for your soul to join the Father in heaven. I love you Tito Dan and may you rest in peace.
Love and prayers, Minda Calica Subang and Family from Australia
19 Apr 2024To my dear cousin Estella and family,
I’m sending my deepest Condolences to you and your family for your loss.
May God’s love surround you all providing comfort and strength during this difficult time. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers .
Dave & Vicki Zapata
19 Apr 2024Stella Lani Jenifer & Sean…Our sincere condolences on the loss of Danny. He was loved by our family & we pray he is at peace & resting comfortably in our Lords arms. On behalf of our daughters Cherry, Carina, Christina & their mom Corazon we will respectfully keep you in our prayers. God Bless You!!!
Evelyn Austria
19 Apr 2024Im sorry for your loss,my deepest condolences, even if we only meet a few days when your here in Philippines, may you rest in peace kuya Danny. hugs and prayer to aunt Estella and family
Crescencia Abubo Assaf
19 Apr 2024On behalf of Batch 1968, Sacred Heart Highschool, Bauang La Union, we expressed our sincerest condolences and sympathy to the family of Dan Cabrera and his significant others.
Dan, may you rest in eternal peace🙏🙏🙏
Florence U Torres
19 Apr 2024Condolence to the family. You will surely be missed.
from a friend in the Philippines
Kenny, & Val Bruner and Manny Montes
19 Apr 2024Aloha Cabrera Ohana,
We are sending all our love and prayers to you Tita and cousins!
I remember Tito Danny and all our fun family adventures from kids to adulthood – Hawaii, potlucks, tennis, and mah jong 🙂
May his memories be a blessing!
Love you!
Manny, Kenny, & Val
Mary evans
20 Apr 2024I am so sorry for your loss.I sent my love to yall.Dan you are in a better place Stella it will be hard you are going to miss Dan everyday I understand the pain let God help you pray love yall.
Eric & Vilma Antonio
20 Apr 2024Dear Manang Estela and family,
We too are saddened by the passing of Manong Danny.
We will always treasure his jolly spirit, humor and zest for life. His thoughtful ways we will not forget.
Glad to have had lunch with all of you in Colorado Springs not knowing it was going to be our last time to see him.
May God’s love be your comfort.
Eric & Vilma Antonio
Mary evans
20 Apr 2024My love is with yall Dan will always be with me.my friend I am going to miss you. My prayers will always be with you and your family
Shawn & Vilma Johnson
21 Apr 2024May God bless every moment we shared together. We got to go on a lot of adventures together and were always blessed to know each other since we moved to Colorado. Kuya Dan will truly be missed and may there be many happy moments that will always be cherished always.
Len-len and your Ballay family
21 Apr 2024Uncle Dan, we will always remember you as jolly and young at heart. Thank you for all the smiles, words of wisdom, positive vibes and fun memories during your vacations here in Baguio and Bauang. Rest in peace now, dear Uncle.
To Auntie Ela, Uncle Pol, Aunt Lanny, Jen and Sean, this is so sudden, we’re deeply saddened. Sending you our warmest thoughts, love and heartfelt prayers…May God give you peace and comfort. Big tight hugs for all of you…
Sam, Mercy and Dantrell
22 Apr 2024We are so deeply sorry for the loss of kuya Dan. He was a wonderful person who touched the lives of so many. May you all find strength and solace we all shared together. Kuya Dan’s love and guidance will forever be a part of us and his memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew him.
We want you all to know ate, Lany-Jason, Jen and family, Sean and family and Pol that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
May your soul rest in peace kuya Dan 😪🙏😪🙏😪
Susan Reyes
22 Apr 2024Oh how time is flying. I pray the same for Dan to fly high.
Our time here is so short. Yet treasured by all who knew Dan.
I am so glad you made the trip to my home.
My condolences to his family. I will continue to keep all in my prayers. God has a plan and place for us.
Until we meet again. Rest in peace.🙏❤️🙏
Frank Vinluan
24 Apr 2024Our sincere condolences for your loss. Its been awhile since I talked to Danny and its been a pleasure working with him on board the USS Constellation way back in 1976. Farewell my friend and may you REST IN PEACE🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻.