Danny Mallobox Sr.

Danny Mallobox Sr. of Gonzales passed away Friday, Feb 19, 2021, at the age of 90 with three of his children at his side. He was born Feb. 9, 1931, in El Centro, Calif. His father was an immigrant from Pakistan and moved to the Imperial Valley to farm. His mother also migrated from Hermosillo, Sonora Mexico. They married and had children with Danny being the youngest of four. The family owned a ranch where Danny grew up, working for his father. He graduated from El Centro High School and later relocated to Gonzales, Calif., with his four children.

Danny Duante Mallobox was known as many things; husband, father, papa, papi, gramps, coach, Dodger fan and friend. The roots Danny planted in Gonzales were deep. He settled into his community, meeting the love of his life, Carmen. They married and added to their family. He had an entrepreneur spirit, always finding side gigs to support his family and incorporating a path to follow his dreams. He and his wife opened up a Mexican restaurant in town for a few years and later, he opened up Danny's Pool Hall.

Danny spent many years toiling the soil of the Salinas Valley, holding various jobs from field supervisor to an in demand truck driver. He worked for Coastal Farms, Sawyer American and Massolo Trucking; and also helped his niece at Quality Farm Labor. He and his oldest son started "Danny Hustler's," an adult men's softball team. Danny's Hustlers was started locally and quickly became a travel team that participated in tournaments all over California and Reno. They were frequent champions and Danny had a special room in his house with over 160 trophies from their success.

One of his passions included supporting and motivating the youth in Gonzales. He sat on the board for the City of Gonzales Recreation Department. He was also president of the Little League for over 10 years; he coached and his wife ran the snack bar. He was responsible for building what is now known as the Art Brusa Little League Park.

Danny could always be found enjoying his favorite sports teams: L.A. Dodgers, L.A. Lakers & L.A. Rams. He was forever faithful to his teams with a die hard, win or lose attitude. He and his wife were proud members and parishioners of St. Theodore's Catholic Church for more than 35 years. Danny spent his days laughing, loving his family and giving to his community. He instilled in his children the importance of practicing faith, working hard and living and loving abundantly.

Danny is survived by his seven children: Danny Mallobox Jr. of Soledad, Sandra Marquez, Stephanie Mallobox, Sheila Mallobox of Gonzales, Gilda Alvarez and Susanna Mallobox of Salinas and Joseph Mallobox of Monterey; 20 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren.

He is proceeded in death by his wife, Carmen A. Mallobox; sister, Ruth Silva; brothers, Joseph "Joe" Mallobox and Ruben "Jimmy" Mallobox; grandsons, Joe Anthony Marquez and Moses Alvarez; great-grandson, Josiah Marquez; and parents, Thomas and Lupe Mallobox.

Visitation will be 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday, March 5, 2021, at Struve and Laporte Chapel on 41 W. San Luis Street in Salinas, Calif.

Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 6, 2021, at St. Theodores Church on 116 S. Belden Street in Gonzales.

Burial to follow at Gonzales District Cemetery off 101 South Highway in Gonzales.

Donations can be made in remembrance of his wife, Carmen A. Mallobox, to The American Cancer Society Relay for Life Salinas.

Funeral Arrangements by Struve and Laporte Funeral Home.

Online condolences to www.struveandlaporte.com

Published in Salinas Valley Tribune · March 3, 2021