Sacramento County Employee Dennis Catanyag has died.
An online Memorial page to honor Dennis and a GoFundMe account to support Shelley and Lauryn have been created. Especially during COVID while we cannot be together, the online memorial will provide an opportunity to remember Dennis and pay respects. John Lai led a group of dedicated friends to set up both pages. The Memorial page includes beautiful words from Shelley and a video slideshow with many lovely memories put together by Walter Lin. John and Walter are two of Dennis's oldest and dearest friends. Shelley, Gerry, Arnel, Jun, William and their families are very grateful for John and Walter's assistance during this difficult time. Please find links for both pages below.
Dennis Catanyag Memorial Page
Dennis Catanyag Fundraiser
Thank you,
Dennis and Shelley’s Family
Dennis Catanyag Memorial Page
Dennis Catanyag Fundraiser
Thank you,
Dennis and Shelley’s Family
California Environmental Health Association Members,
I know that some of you in our tight-knit Environmental Health community learned of the shocking tragedy that our team experienced last week. For those of you who have not, it is with great sadness that we let you know that a Sacramento County employee on our team has died.
On Jan. 14, an Environmental Specialist with the Environmental Management Department, Dennis Catanyag was fatally wounded. A suspect is in custody, but currently, the motive for the attack is not known.
Dennis had been with EMD for 15 years and worked in the Environmental Health Division, Food Protection Program.
Dennis was dedicated to his family and to the health and safety of people in the community. His co-workers had a deep appreciation for Dennis as a colleague and admired his dedication to his job.
Our thoughts are with his friends, family and especially his wife and daughter as they cope with this incomprehensible tragedy.
As you can imagine, the death of our colleague and friend is a tremendous loss for all of our employees at EMD and for Sacramento County. To support our EMD employees, I have asked the Sacramento County Sheriff Chaplains to assist at this difficult time.
Your outpouring of support has been awe-inspiring and we would like to share your support with all of our employees. Therefore, we invite your expressions of support and condolences, by mailing cards and your personal letters to:
EMD Employees
C/O Sacramento County Environmental Management Department
11080 White Rock Rd., Suite 200
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
To share your condolences with Dennis’ family, please mail your cards and personal letters to EMD:
Dennis Catanyag Family
C/O Sacramento County Environmental Management Department
11080 White Rock Rd., Suite 200
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
If you would like to email your condolences and/or offers of resources and mutual aid, please direct these to: SacCountyEMD@saccounty.net (This is an inbox only). Your condolences will be collected and shared with all EMD staff.
At this time, we are providing support for our staff and may not be able to respond to emails quickly. Daily, we are also assessing if there is a need for mutual aid.
Thank you, again, for your ongoing support. As we learn more about services for Dennis Catanyag, we will share this information.
Sincerely,
Marie Woodin
Director of Sacramento County Environmental Management Department
I know that some of you in our tight-knit Environmental Health community learned of the shocking tragedy that our team experienced last week. For those of you who have not, it is with great sadness that we let you know that a Sacramento County employee on our team has died.
On Jan. 14, an Environmental Specialist with the Environmental Management Department, Dennis Catanyag was fatally wounded. A suspect is in custody, but currently, the motive for the attack is not known.
Dennis had been with EMD for 15 years and worked in the Environmental Health Division, Food Protection Program.
Dennis was dedicated to his family and to the health and safety of people in the community. His co-workers had a deep appreciation for Dennis as a colleague and admired his dedication to his job.
Our thoughts are with his friends, family and especially his wife and daughter as they cope with this incomprehensible tragedy.
As you can imagine, the death of our colleague and friend is a tremendous loss for all of our employees at EMD and for Sacramento County. To support our EMD employees, I have asked the Sacramento County Sheriff Chaplains to assist at this difficult time.
Your outpouring of support has been awe-inspiring and we would like to share your support with all of our employees. Therefore, we invite your expressions of support and condolences, by mailing cards and your personal letters to:
EMD Employees
C/O Sacramento County Environmental Management Department
11080 White Rock Rd., Suite 200
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
To share your condolences with Dennis’ family, please mail your cards and personal letters to EMD:
Dennis Catanyag Family
C/O Sacramento County Environmental Management Department
11080 White Rock Rd., Suite 200
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
If you would like to email your condolences and/or offers of resources and mutual aid, please direct these to: SacCountyEMD@saccounty.net (This is an inbox only). Your condolences will be collected and shared with all EMD staff.
At this time, we are providing support for our staff and may not be able to respond to emails quickly. Daily, we are also assessing if there is a need for mutual aid.
Thank you, again, for your ongoing support. As we learn more about services for Dennis Catanyag, we will share this information.
Sincerely,
Marie Woodin
Director of Sacramento County Environmental Management Department
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Professional Growth And Development
Of Environmental Health Professionals
CEHA Mission Statement - Dedicated To Improving The Quality Of Life And Health Through Environmental Education And Protection. (Adopted January 13, 1990 By The Board Of Directors)
CEHA Vision Statement Providing For The Well-Being Of All Californians Through Environmental Protection And Enhancement In Our Home, Communities, Work Places, And Recreational Areas And Forming A Healthful Environment For Enjoying The Never-Ending Miracle That Is California. (Adopted March 30, 1991 By The Board Of Directors)
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