Born: Alitagtag, Batangas on 05 January 1975

Passed away: Sacramento on 14 January 2021

Aged: 46 years

Service Details

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.

Please note that should you want to post pictures or videos to this page, the site requires that you create an account (free of charge) in order to do this.


The Story

My Heaven for Dennis

He is a world-renowned baker/pastry chef; playing lots of tennis and his serve “is on”; running marathons without injuries; laying on a bed of puppies, just SO many happy dogs around him; holding his baby Caitlyn tightly in his arms, smelling her and kissing her; spending time with his mom and dad; spending time with Louis, Luckey, and his Mr. River; never-ending swimming in the warm ocean like Hawaii; eating Filipino fried fish and fresh coconuts; drinking soda, trenta green tea lemonades with light ice, and red wine; tiny kids’ spoons to eat his Ube ice cream; winning at mahjong and poker; all kinds of games and competition; taking care of huge sparkling ponds with koi fish and so many fruit trees; singing songs with his beautiful voice with lots of range; laughing and smiling- that smile...

…until we see each other again, my sweet husband, you will always be with me.

~Shelley

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“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.

Scott Carney shared a photo.

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

Shelley Catanyag

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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.

Amy Dobbs

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

Shelley Catanyag

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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

Korin Courter shared a photo.

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Thank you Korin. Love you.

Shelley Catanyag

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

Patara Lai

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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

Kris Elsis

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Thank you Kris. Love you friend.

Shelley Catanyag

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Thank you ♥️

Patara Lai

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

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Thank you. He had so much making these costumes.

Shelley Catanyag

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

Shelley Catanyag

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

Jennifer Yeater

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

Max m shared a photo.

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

Shelley Catanyag

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

Patara Lai

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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.

Tom Vohoska shared a photo.

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Thank you so much.

Shelley Catanyag

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thank you for sharing this beautiful photo <3

Patara Lai

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