Dan F. Madrid

Daniel Francisco “Dan” Madrid, 69, of Tracy’s Landing passed away October 11, 2015 at his home surrounded by family. He was born July 5, 1946 in Pueblo, CO and raised in Cheyenne, WY. He graduated from East High School in 1964, where he was the recipient of the prestigious Athlete of the Year Award, was an All-State football player and a two time state champion wrestler. Dan received a wrestling scholarship to the University of Nebraska. He married Martha J. Schoeben on June 16, 1984 and they lived in Cheyenne until moving in 1986 to Crofton, MD, where he owned and operated Madrid’s Contracting, specializing in general contracting projects primarily for the federal government. In 1992, Dan and Martha relocated to their home in Tracy’s Landing. He was a member of Crofton Country Club. Dan enjoyed golf, travel, was an avid Denver Broncos fan, and loved animals, owning many cats and dogs. Most of all, Dan loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Dan is survived by his devoted wife Martha J. Madrid, a daughter Shannan D. Vigil and husband JJ of Crofton, and a son Brian D. Madrid of Odenton. Also surviving are grandchildren Kameron, Kelsey, Alec, Amanda, and Riley; sisters Irene Vice, Diana Duran and husband Eli, and brothers David Madrid and wife Mary and Alfred Madrid, all of Cheyenne, WY, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Jose Daniel “Dan” and Bertha Madrid, and by a grandson Kyle Madrid.

A Celebration in honor of Dan’s life will be held Saturday, November 7th, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post 6 in which family and friends are welcome.