Community shares memories of beloved mail carrier who tragically passed

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)  - Jose Daniel Piña known as "Daniel", a beloved mail carrier who served in Thousand Palms, tragically passed away earlier this month.

Piña wasn’t just known for delivering letters — coworkers said he delivered kindness, laughter and warmth on every route. 

He was also the mail carrier for the KESQ newsroom.

Piña's father said he had recently welcomed a baby girl, bringing new joy into his life and now, a piece of him will live on forever through her.

Tiffany Moya, coworker, said he lit up every room he walked into.

"We were more than just coworkers," Moya said. "We were like best friends. He actually trained me to be the mail carrier that I am today."

You can support Piña's family at cisnerosesperanza57@icloud.com.

They're also holding a carwash in his memory over the weekend.

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