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Daniel “Danny” Leonard See, age 64, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025, surrounded by his family, after a long 3-year battle with brain cancer. Danny was born on October 20, 1960 in Lancaster, California to Dean and Pauline See. The family moved to Fresno, California soon after where he would grow up and graduate from McLane High School. Danny was the older brother to two younger siblings, Charlie and Denine. He is survived by Julie, the love of his life for 20 years and devoted wife of 14 years, daughter Ileana See, stepsons Aldo and Marc Salinas, brother Charlie See and his wife Erin, sister Denine Rudolfs and her husband Mark, nieces Katie See and Sally Rudolfs, in-laws Ado and Phyllis Quercia, and aunts, uncles and cousins. Danny is preceded in death by his mom Pauline, dad Dean, and Uncle Jack See. After high school, Danny attended Fresno City College and soon opened his transmission shop, See’s Transmissions, which he ran for 25 years. He then went to work for the City of Fresno in January of 2007, eventually achieving the position of Heavy Equipment Mechanic Lead Worker in the Fleet Division. He vigorously studied and passed required tests, which earned him the title of ASE Certified Dual Master Mechanic, which he was extremely proud of. Danny had a life-long love of cars and drag racing. He practically grew up at the racetrack, spending weekends at Fresno Dragway, a playpen set up in the back of his mom’s station wagon, watching his dad race his ‘32 Ford. This led to street racing his ’55 Chevy during his high school years, and for the last 20 years, racing a nostalgia altered race car with his dad and brother, which they built together from the ground up. Danny was hardworking and sincere with a big heart. He was someone who made everyone feel welcome and cared for, someone who truly never met a stranger. He was a fierce protector of his loved ones and their biggest supporter, and he never missed an event. Danny was a storyteller, fun to be around, and he could talk for hours. He was competitive, but also the first one to celebrate your win, even if it meant he had lost. To his kids, he was a role model. He showed them what it meant to be kind, strong and loving. And his soft spot for animals revealed the gentle side behind his strength. Danny loved spending time on the patio with Julie, enjoying a glass of wine and a good cigar while listening to music. They loved going wine tasting together, beach trips to Cayucos with the kids, and their favorite getaway—Catalina Island—where they celebrated their anniversary each year at the jazz festival. Danny was deeply devoted to his Christian faith and lived with a heart for service, always putting others before himself. Even as he faced a long and difficult battle with brain cancer, he did so with remarkable courage and unwavering hope. His strength came not only from within, but from his steadfast belief in God’s grace and goodness. Danny never lost his faith, and through every trial, he remained a bright light in our lives—full of love, resilience, and kindness. He is forever in our hearts, forever our example, and forever loved.

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Daniel Leonard See

October 20, 1960 - July 29, 2025