It’s been a whole year since the last time I saw you. Oh how I miss you so much. 
Love you JJ

In my class, you were always a kind, intelligent young man with the biggest smile. You will be missed JJ. 
Mr. P

JJJJJJ I just thought abt when our families were driving to vegas that one time. They made u and me sit at the veryyyy back (like they always did 😭) and I remember waking up from accidentally falling asleep, and I felt you holding my head up with your hand to keep me from having a sore neck since I was sleeping with my head slouched down. I was a little surprised to see you doing this for me because you were literally falling asleep too, so to see you trying to make me more comfortable, while you were struggling to stay awake meant a lot to me, especially because we never really showed any affection towards each other, I’ll always remember you doing that for me because I know it meant you were always looking out for me. The photo I attached wasn’t from that time, but I just put it bc I think we look so young and funny. Miss you JJ so much

Hi JJ! I'm currently writing this message from my work laptop, because I've been missing you a little more today. It's been more than 40 days since you've left us physically, and now it's a whole new year with you as our guardian angel watching over us from Heaven. I know I say this every single day, but I truly miss you like crazy, and I'm counting down the days until I see you again. I love you my little brother. 

P.S.: I got a tattoo of your handwriting on my arm. It didn't hurt at all hehehe

Hey JJ, 

Words cannot describe the amount of loss and sadness I’m feeling. You always brought such a positive energy everywhere you went and we will all miss you so much. You made my high school experience so much more fun and we had some great laughs together. I appreciate you and I’m grateful that I got to know you in this life. The impact you’ve had on all of our lives will be remembered forever. You truly were gone too soon. My heart goes out to the Dantay Family. I’m wishing you all the best. Please know that you are not alone and we are here to support you through this difficult time.

With my deepest sympathy,
Jordan Laxa

June 13, 2018 - Dinner with the Choir Group @ Denny’s

November 20, 2017 - Zion’s Signed Picture of Our 2016 Christmas Party @ Kristen’s, where you borrowed my Care Bears onesie

November 20, 2017 - Zion’s Going-Away Brunch @ Denny’s

November 21, 2017 - Friendsgiving Party @ Ivan’s

December 22, 2017 - Christmas Party @ Kristen’s

February 2, 2018 - Almost Maine Play @ OHS

February 16, 2018 - Genesis’ 17th Birthday Party

Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and let Perpetual light shine upon him, may he rest in peace, Amen.

I am so very sorry for your loss.  May you find comfort and strength in our Lord, during this most difficult time.

Keeping all of you in my prayers.

So very sorry for your loss Raffy. I'm praying for the comfort and peace of you and your family. May God bless you all.

                                                                  - Bryant Mitchell, FRCSW CAL LAB

JJ, it was truly a blessing to have met you in this lifetime. The love your sister had for you was so contagious that we honestly saw you and treated you as our little brother too. Thank you for being such a great friend to us and for always sharing your big happy smile with us everytime we saw each other. I hope you'll continue to look over us in heaven. You'll forever be in our hearts, JJ. Love and miss you little bro.

Taken in May 2021 on our fambam  hiking adventure! JJ is the sweetest and his  smile is contagious .

Dec 2021,
our beautiful teenagers inc JJ❤️

Aug 2021, get together at  Auntie Kathy’s home ❤️

You will be truly missed but never forgotten my son. You were called to soldier on in the heavenly realms. God always chooses His best warriors on His timing. My family and I will always have a place in our heart for you. Miss you JJ 🙏💜

This was our first time meeting you and the others when we went to visit our son. You immediately kidnapped our hearts. Your unforgettable smile, your laugh, your respect for the elders l, I can go on and on. We had the honor of spending two days with you and right away you stole our hearts. My mom will never forget how you called her “wela” (grandmother).

This first day we met you, you kidnapped our hearts. You and other friends came to fellowship with our family and we just fell in love with you all. You and the others immediately became part of our family and I will cherish every moment we were blessed to have.

Beach day and you got stung by a jelly fish…I remember searching my first aid kit for anything that could help you. We all shared laughs that beautiful day. 💜

This was the day we had finally made it out of Boot Camp everyon in our division knew Dantay as Smilez because no matter what situation we were in he would smile and make us laugh the petty officers started making him IT to see if he would keep that smile and he did and they laughed and we all did he was an amazing friend and shipmate it hurts to hear this news and I send my condolences to his family and friends he spoke so highly of his family and I know he still smiling looking at us all

January 2023. Before he left for boot camp.  ❤️

Meeting baby Nano for the first time March 2015

Hawaii vacation 2022 with Sammy and Joshua

JJ, it pained me to see you taken away from us so soon. Even before you went to HS with us I remember you being the coolest, raddest, most joyful person I had ever come across. Your smile and laughter was so contagious, I would always look forward to hanging out with you either at your house or doing some other fun activity with the friends. You know, I wish I could tell you all what's happened since graduating from Olympian. After that we didn't get to hang out much and I won't forgive myself for not hitting you up sooner. It's been hard Im not gonna lie and I don't think it'll ever be easy. Still, I would've loved to share a bottle of Soju with you and talk about all the good times we had. I miss you bro.... we miss you.

April 14, 2017. Bowling with friends haha that was a good time.

February 17, 2017. Escape room with friends.

December 22, 2017. Christmas get-together. To me, this was probably when our friend group was the strongest. Just hanging out with you was the best thing that could've happened to us.

February 7, 2016. Hangout at your guys' house. You always had the biggest smile.

October 31st, Halloween, 2015. One of my earliest memories with you. Man, I wish I could tell you how much I miss those times.

Jj, thank you for being one of the most kindest souls I have ever met. Rest very easy🕊️

Fun Times with JJ. Glad we got a chance to know and hang out with him.  Such a great guy! We will surely miiss that smile. Sincere  condolences to the Dantay Family

Rest easy JJ, you are missed and loved. 🕊️

Hey man it's Hering 
It feels Like we were in boot camp yesterday. There was never a dull moment with you. You always made everyone laugh and look at the positive of everything. I'll never forget  boot camp when the RDC was asking you why you always smiled even when we were getting smoked I'll miss you brother and I will pray for your family. I want to say thank you for all the best memories.

EOCA Hering Div 066

I still in disbelief because of all people why you? We literally just graduated bootcamp. You were always a happy do good person. You are always laughing and smiling. It’s tragic that you are no longer with us. I pray strength and love to your family at this time.

Too Tall Thomas Division 066

Dantay…. Damn brother.  Its really wild to imagine you’re not here anymore.  When we met in basic training we got along because we were just 2 so cal boys in chicago together.  We talked about all the bomb foods we missed and we connected on a different level because of that.  Im about 10 years older but in my 29 years Ive never met anyone who smiled as much as you did lol You would get into trouble because you smiled too much.  The world is much sadder place without you here.  I only pray you have peace in the afterlife.  I’ll miss you dude. Love you brother.  FLORES

We had good time out 😂, but he  was great person to be around always smiling bring joy to everyone

miss you jj. thank you for all the fun and loving memories we’ve created. i wish you nothing but happiness and joy up there. 🤍

I remember this day like it was just last week. We met when I was in 8th grade and he was in 7th. He was so much fun to be around and such a light.

this is how i always remember you my “smiley boi”  you always have a big smile.Mama is crying so hard knowing i will not be able to see your smile from now on.  Thank you for making me a  Mother for 19 years….you complete me my boi. May your soul rest in peace 🙏 I love you and please watch over us up in heaven😍

my heart is bleeding so much…no words can describe how i feel the moment i found out you’re gone.  I remember our last conversation you were happy and you said you were playing basketball with your friend and before we hanged up you said i love you Mom…i cherish those moments when you asked favor from me and you hugged me tight and kissed me…. my Jj why did you leave Mama so soon?  Anak  i love you so much rest now my son🥰

JJ, you were the baby brother I always wished I had. Genesis always brought you whenever she hung out with her friends so naturally, you became known and loved just like her. 
I’ll miss teasing you about the girls you liked and hearing you laugh along with us, even when we made stupid jokes that weren’t funny. You always cared for others and made them feel included, and your smile was so contagious. Even in the most serious situations, you would burst into laughter and so would everyone around you. 
I still can’t believe you’re gone. I hope you know how loved and missed you are, JJ. You’ll always be our baby, we love you so much. Can’t wait to see you again <3

OBITUARY

Jobjohn Dantay

May 14, 2004 – November 17, 2023

Glen Abbey Memorial Park & Mortuary

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