Dennis Catanyag

The story

On January 14th 2021, Dennis was fatally wounded while performing duties protecting and serving his community as a health inspector for Sacramento County. He leaves behind his wife Shelley and daughter Lauryn who need your prayers and support during this very difficult time.

Due to COVID restrictions and to honor Dennis's life and legacy of service to protect the public, the family held a private service. Dennis was laid to rest on Fri 1/29/2021. A celebration of life and opportunity to be with Shelley, Lauryn and Dennis' brothers will be arranged at a future date when public health guidelines allow.

Shelley and her daughter deserve to be wrapped in our community’s love in their darkest moment and my hope is we will create a balloon of financial support that will carry them through what’s to come - a life without her incredible husband, Dennis.

Shelley and Dennis devoted their lives to holding the hearts of others, and it’s time for us to hold theirs. Please join me in contributing to the GoFundMe page below so that Shelley can remove financial worries from the list of things she will face in this next year. And if we are generous to an extent I can only hope for, let us also provide for her daughter’s future. We are her community and it’s our turn to show up for her. Dennis would be grateful and proud.

A GoFundMe account was set up to provide support for Shelley and Lauryn

Other alternatives to provide financial support

- Venmo - @doublefaultdennis

- Check - Please contact John for additional details

Additionally, meal delivery is being coordinated online

- Meal Train - https://mealtrain.com/z0vg0d

We are incredibly grateful for everyone's love and support of Dennis and his family. Please continue to keep them in your thoughts and prayers. We would appreciate it if you would share this with your community.

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Memory wall

29 tributes have been left in memory of Dennis Catanyag.

• shelleycatanyag

  Thank you. He wore this on Halloween night too, trick or treating with Lauryn and some of our friends.

• shelleycatanyag

  Not sure how to edit a comment on here. "had so much fun..."

• vohoskaj

  

  09/21/2020 - The last day of summer. Dennis preferred tennis (no double faults in heaven, only aces), but was multitalented. Though he has not played in years, his golf swing showed little rust. A natural athlete. An even better person. We all miss you. Until that day. Rest easy.

• shelleycatanyag

  Thank you. He had so much making these costumes.

• shelleycatanyag

  Thank you Korin. Love you.

• shelleycatanyag

  

• pataralai

  Watch the video

• kriselsis

  🕯 Connected always through Caitlyn Hope, Lauryn, Shelley, and of course the infamous Rose family! Rest easy Dennis and fly high with your baby girl! You will be missed greatly. ❤️ Your East coast friend, Kris

• pataralai

  Thanks for sharing! Dennis did love puppies didn’t he? ♥️♥️♥️

• shelleycatanyag

  Thank you Jennifer. <3

• pataralai

  Thank you ♥️

• shelleycatanyag

  Thank you Amy. And most importantly, thank you for introducing me to my wonderful husband.

• jencrm

  Wow, he was so awesome. Thank you for sharing how much he cared for his community and how much he made us all laugh!

• pataralai

  To you buddy ♥️

  Watch the video

• jencrm

  Truly so hard to say goodbye to one of the best humans. His smile, his grace, his love for life, his incredible love for his family...how can this not leave a huge hole in so many hearts? Dennis, I know you are still with us and will continue to always look over us. Take care of sweet baby Caitlyn Hope and I know you will watch over Shelley and Lauryn. My heart is broken because the world has lost so much light. Rest in Peace Dennis. You will always be remembered. Never forgotten my sweet sweet friend.

• shelleycatanyag

  I love this picture of him. He respected and cared for you so much. Lots of fun and laughs between you two.

• shelleycatanyag

  Thank you so much.

• maxm

  

  Dennis, 2019 Sacramento County Feed the Hungry Run. We will always miss him!

• shelleycatanyag

  Thank you Kris. Love you friend.

• korincourter

  

  One of my absolute favorite memories! Dennis meeting Lucy for the first time was one of the sweetest things I’ve ever seen. ❤️ Miss you and love you uncle

• pataralai

  That costume totally reflects that comic side of him. Thank you for sharing <3

• shelleycatanyag

  

• shelleycatanyag

  Thanks Patara. Love you.

• pataralai

  🕯 We will miss you buddy! Until we see you again ♥️

• olneyluv

  I have many fond memories of the laughter we shared and fun we had playing tennis with Dennis, Malou and Gerry at Natomas racquet club. I was thrilled when Dennis and Shelley hit it off on their first date and had so much joy in hearing updates from Shelley at work as their relationship grew and developed. Shelley and Dennis are truly amazing people with huge hearts. Dennis, you will be deeply missed. Sending lots of love and hugs to you Shelley.

• maxm

  

  Dennis, 2018 Sacramento County Feed the Hungry Run. You can easily spot Dennis in his yellow costume!

• srhysc

  

  “Is it the shoes Money?” No, just awesome Dennis. But who better to wear Christmas Brooks with jingle bells? Serious shoes for serious fun that brought a smile to others. Much love and forever in my heart.

• shelleycatanyag

  

• pataralai

  thank you for sharing this beautiful photo <3

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