Daniel L. Sapien, 76, of Terrell and formerly of Lampasas, died on Aug. 19, 2021 at Dallas Medical Center in Farmers Branch.
Daniel was born on Jan. 18, 1945 in Lampasas to Gumencindo Sapien and Manuela Longoria Sapien. He was of the Pentecostal faith.
Daniel was a carpenter by trade. His favorite pastime was building chairs and toyboxes for his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, and he loved spending time with them. He enjoyed his Sunday mornings at church. He also enjoyed shopping for good deals and going to garage sales.
He retired from the Mesquite Independent School District as a carpenter. One year, Daniel received an award from the school for being a safe driver over the past 25 years, however he was known by his family to be a very aggressive driver. The day after receiving his award, he backed his car into another vehicle.
Daniel is survived by two daughters, LaDonna Melendez of Terrell, and Shaina Purnell and husband Wess of Wills Point; two brothers, Inez Sapien of Terrell and Joe Sapien of Lampasas; one sister, Frances Arzola of Kelso, Washington; four grandchildren, Anthony Melendez, Tierney Melendez, Liam Purnell and Maddox Purnell; and two greatgrandchildren, A.J. Melendez and Lylah Melendez. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Salestino Sapien, and one sister, Della Sapien.
A visitation was held Aug. 26 at Heritage Funeral Home in Lampasas.
The funeral will be Aug. 27 at 11 a.m., also at Heritage Funeral Home, with burial to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
