A loving and beloved husband to Lihi, father to Emma and Liam, son of Miriam (Mirela) and Abraham (Alberto). He resided in Kibbutz Be’eri.
Daniel knew all his life that he would be a doctor. From childhood, he was destined for this profession. People always told him he was smart and had quick thinking, two important qualities needed to treat people. Indeed, upon finishing high school, he immediately began studying medicine.
After completing his medical studies in Peru, he worked for two years in a community in northern Peru before returning to Lima to prepare for his aliyah to Israel, the home of the Jewish people. It was important to him to preserve his Jewish roots and secure a better future for himself.
Daniel and Lihi met a year and a half after his aliyah to Israel. It was a connection from the very first sentence. It was immediately clear to both of them that this was a unique encounter, that they were destined for each other.
Daniel was an exceptional person in every way. He was exceptionally intelligent, exceptionally kind, a true friend, and always the first to help, even at his own expense. His death left an enormous void in our hearts.
Daniel was a meteor in his field. In the seven years he was in Israel, he managed to learn Hebrew fluently, work in several hospitals and medical institutions, serve in the army as a doctor, and even become a specialist in the ENT department at Soroka Medical Center. He successfully passed his mid-term exam, was awarded the Outstanding Resident for 2023, was chosen to be the department chief, and was even scheduled to start working in the community just two days after his death.
Daniel was a man of peace. He never judged based on religion, race, or gender. He respected everyone, regardless. He always made room for everyone, listened, and offered a kind word.
And a small story that highlights Daniel’s kind heart:
At the Jewish school in Lima, there is an annual award called the “Miss Laurita Award.” Once a year, one student from the school (where children from 2 to 18 years old study) who is the “best friend” receives the award. It’s not an award for academic achievement, it’s a social award, an award that encourages helping others, being there for others, and being a better person.
Daniel won the Miss Laurita Award for many years. After his death, I received a message saying they wanted to change the name of the award to his name – because everyone in the Jewish community has always known that Daniel is Miss Laurita.
Daniel was 34 when he died, brutally murdered while rushing to treat the wounded in the dental clinic in Kibbutz Be’eri, during the murderous massacre attack on the communities surrounding Gaza, on Shabbat, October 7, 2023, while fulfilling his life’s mission – to save lives.
