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Henry Dacanay Obituary

Henry L. Dacanay Jr.,

46, of Daly City returned to God, November 14, 2013.


Henry was born, October 20, 1967 in San Francisco. He graduated from Oceana High School (Pacifica, CA) in 1985. He attended City College of San Francisco then eventually became an Amtrack Train Conductor in 1994. Friendship with his life partner, Rosie, began in 1998 and from then, their relationship blossomed. They married in 2005. Henry was a "Faithful" Forty Niners fan and also loved the Warriors and Giants. He had a strong love for music, movies, and electronics. He was known for instilling a strong sense of respect for family and all people in general. Henry is survived by his loving wife, Rosie and four children: Kayla, Kiana, Dominic, and Andrew; his parents Henry, Sr. and Rosie; sister, Trisha and partner Claude; sister, Larina, her husband Aaron, and their children Joshua and Noelia; brother, Jonathan and his son Jayden. Henry is also survived by numerous loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.


A viewing will be held between 4-9pm (Vigil at 7pm) on Thursday, November 21st at Duggan's Serra Mortuary, 500 Westlake Avenue, Daly City. On Friday, November 22nd, a funeral mass will be held at All Souls Church, 315 Walnut Avenue, South San Francisco. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Colma.


In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to Citibank, NA: In Trust For Rosie Dacanay and the Family of Henry Dacanay, Jr.



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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Nov. 19 to Nov. 20, 2013.

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Cindie Huyler

November 22, 2013

My prayers and thoughts go out to the whole family. May his strength and love give you strength.

Caroline R.

November 22, 2013

Today Henry we celebrate YOU and the life you had on earth! You were called to our Heavenly Father early to do good work that only you know.
You are loved and cherished by many and may your spirit live strong amongst your family, friends and colleagues!

Angelo Wong

November 21, 2013

My sympathy to the family. Please know that you are in my prayers.

Serena Dumadaug

November 20, 2013

You will be missed by all of your family in Oregon but never forgotten.

Herb Dela Rosa

November 20, 2013

Rest in peace Cuz. I'll see you on the other side.

Jesse & Celeste Dumadaug

November 20, 2013

Gonna Miss You Cuzz. Say Hello To the family...it is never good bye! See you when we all make it in paradise..love you!

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