Death and Legacy
In his later years, Daniels was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. He died on September 3, 2003 in Hobbs, New Mexico. In his memory, Governor Bill Richardson ordered that flags be flown on half-staff on September 5.
His daughter, Diane Denish, served two terms as Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico and ran unsuccessfully for Governor in 2010.
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