Daniel Allen Mari, 24, passed away on March 19, 2011. He will be forever remembered by loving fiancée Tajha Mitchell and their daughter, Giovanna Danyel Mari. Survivors include his father, Thomas Mari; brothers, Matt and wife, Liz, Chris, Timothy, Joseph; sisters Nikki, Bella, Crystal and her husband Cory; nephews Jacob, Dylan and Nicholas; step-father Sam Woodford and grandparents Lyloid Powell, Frances Mari and Winston and Barbara Woodford. He was preceded in death by his mother, Libby. A funeral service will be held on March 22, 2011 at 3 p.m. at Mentow Baptist Church in Huddleston, with visitation in the church's fellowship hall at 2 p.m.. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to: Giovanna Mari Trust, 3666 Mentow Drive, Huddleston, VA 24104. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Huddleston.