We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Michael McDaniel, who was born on March 21, 1986, in Pierre, South Dakota, United States. He tragically passed away on December 26, 2024.

Michael was the beloved son of Mark McDaniel and Billie Garcia. He leaves behind his precious child, Bentley McDaniel 12yrs old , a brother Marcos Camacho, and his beloved cousin whom he lived with and looked at like a sister Sharai Garcia. He is Preceded in death by his baby brother Matthew.

Michael had a passion for helping anyone in need, even when he himself has nothing he would literally give the clothes off his back if he knew it was helping someone else. Michael loved to spend time with those he was close with, and lived to go fishing when he had the opportunity to do so. Michael was very protective over his family and those who he loved, he would stop at nothing to ensure their safety. Michael most recently started to enjoy learning how to play darts and would often enjoy watching his cousin, who was more like a sister to him, and her boyfriend play darts competitively, and cheered them on during league nights and tournaments.

It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Michael, whose life was stolen from us far too soon, and for reasons we may never know. Although there are many unanswered questions surrounding his death, we take comfort in knowing that Michael is now in a better place, watching over each and every one of us, still offering his protection from up above, and that he is no longer suffering the demons of mental illness as he did here on earth. May he rest in peace, and may we always remember that he is always right here with each of us as we carry him in or hearts, forever and always!