Dennis Hoyt Gattis Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Dennis Hoyt Gattis (Salinas, California), who passed away on January 20, 2026 at the age of 84. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Cecil Gattis and Ruby Gattis; his son Brian Gattis; and his in-laws, Everett, EmmaJean McElhaney, Charles and Margaret Wheelus.
He is survived by: his wife Carolyn Sue McElhaney; his children, Tina and David; his grandchildren, Zachary, Carly, Chloe, Kaitlynn and Chase; his in-law Chuck; his friend McDonalds; his nieces and nephews, Tim (Rose Wheelus), Aimee Firmalo, Thomas, Cammie, Willie, Teddy Wheelus, Meagan, Patrick, Jameson Swain, Tiffany, Jarrod and Amelia Sammut; Tim.
