Daniel Camarillo

Daniel Camarillo, 65, of Gonzales, passed away peacefully, on April 28, 2026, surrounded by his children and extended family. He was born on April 06, 1961, in Gonzales, Texas, to Douglas Wyatt and Connie Camarillo.

He was a truck driver for 45 years; he loved traveling and being on the open road. He was a DJ on his free time, known to most within the Gonzales community as “Pac-Man”. He had a passion for music, and bringing people together to dance. He was also a pretty good softball player.

Daniel is survived by his mother Connie (Camarillo) Rivera and stepfather Mario Rivera, his only daughter Kristy Sauceda (Albert), his four sons; Joey Padilla, Anthony Padilla (Anita), Daniel Camarillo, Jr., and Derrick Camarillo (Brittany). He is also survived by his 12 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, his sisters; Cynthia Miller (Erik) and Diana Roach (Bo), brothers; Andrew Vara and Jason Rivera.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Pablo and Francisca Camarillo, uncles; Jose Camarillo, Henobebo Camarillo and Heligio Camarillo, his aunt Juana Molina and stepdaughter Yeni Martinez.

A visitation will take place on Friday, May 08, 2026, at Seydler – Hill Funeral Home in Gonzales, Texas, from 5:00pm – 7:00pm, with a rosary being recited at 7:00pm. A mass of the resurrection will take place on Saturday, May 09, 2026, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gonzales, Texas, at 10:00am. Interment will follow at St. James Catholic Cemetery.

Pallbearers assisting will be Albert Sauceda, Anthony Padilla, Daniel Camarillo, Jr., Derrick Camarillo, Roger Reyna, Jr., Michael Padilla and Geremiah Padilla.

Friends may leave their condolences online by visiting www.seydlerhillfuneralhome.com

All services are under the care and direction of Seydler – Hill Funeral