Daniel Antonio Fish

Oct. 19, 1987 – Dec. 9, 2025

Daniel Antonio Fish, 38, passed away at his home on December 9, 2025 after a lifelong and courageous battle with kidney disease.

Danny was born on October 19, 1987 and soon after birth a congenital condition was discovered to have impaired his kidney function. Danny attended the Little Red Schoolhouse from kinder through eighth grade and graduated from Patagonia Union High School. He was a member of Santa Cruz County 4-H and had a successful show career with his cattle. Danny enjoyed growing up on the Santa Fe Ranch and this instilled a love for the cowboy lifestyle and the outdoors

After high school, Danny earned his welding certification from Cochise College and worked at various construction related jobs. At the time of his passing, Danny was employed at the Circle Z Ranch in Patagonia. Danny also was very proud to be a wildland firefighter with Patagonia Volunteer Fire & Rescue. He pitched in wherever he could and was a fixture at the grill during the annual Steak Fry fundraiser. In 2016, Danny was elected to the Santa Cruz Elementary School District #28 (Little Red) and was serving as the governing board president at the time of his passing. Danny was truly a friend to everyone and enjoyed life on his terms. Everyone who knew him couldn’t help but to like him. 

Daniel is survived by his parents, Ronald and Guadalupe Fish of Nogales, brothers Dean (Margie) and Thomas (Adrienne), nieces Laurel and Bailey and nephews Alex and Garrett. He is also missed by his beloved corgi, Daisy, and numerous friends and acquaintances all over Arizona and beyond. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Patagonia Volunteer Fire & Rescue. The family also encourages you to please consider signing up as an organ donor.