Daniel Hollenbeck Huntington Beach, CA Obituary, Cause of Death; Owner/Co-Founder at PSR Sober Living Passes Away
Most people knew him as “DC.” If you ever had the privilege of meeting him, even just once, you never forgot him. He was a man who left an imprint on every life he touched—whether it was through his tireless work helping others, his deep and unwavering love for his family, or the sheer force of his presence that made every room he walked into feel more alive.
DC was the Co-Founder and CEO of Pacific Sands Recovery Center, the Owner and Co-Founder of PSR Sober Living, and the Former Director of Admissions at Hotel California By The Sea. His journey began in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he attended Halls High School before making Huntington Beach, California, his home.
On February 21, 2025, the world lost not just a friend, a father, a partner, and a son—but a force of nature. DC was one of the rarest souls, a man who gave everything he had to those who needed him. For the last ten years, he dedicated himself to saving lives. Tens of thousands of people owe their second chance at life to DC. He didn’t just help those struggling with addiction, mental health, and life’s darkest battles—he rescued them.
He fought for them when no one else would, advocated for those who couldn’t advocate for themselves, and stood by people in their most vulnerable moments. He did this with a heart that never wavered, with a moral compass that never strayed, and with a level of integrity and compassion that is almost impossible to find in this world.
His impact on the recovery community is immeasurable. His name is spoken with reverence by those who knew the depth of his kindness, the strength of his will, and the power of his belief that no one was beyond saving. DC was not just respected—he was loved. He was one of the very, very few who did this work with all his heart and without compromise.
DC joined the Marines because he believed he was meant to fight for his country. What he didn’t realize at the time was that his greatest battle wouldn’t be fought overseas—it would be fought here, in the recovery world, where he became a warrior for those struggling with addiction, trauma, and mental health challenges. He committed his life to rescuing the addict who still suffers and advocating for people who could not advocate for themselves. He fought harder than most soldiers do on any battlefield—not with weapons, but with relentless compassion, determination, and an unshakable belief in the people he helped.
But beyond his mission, DC was a man of deep love and unwavering loyalty. Above all, he loved his family. His parents, Mary Ann and Tom Hollenbeck, were not just his guides in life—they were his protectors, his rescuers, and the foundation that made him the man he became. DC spoke about them with absolute admiration, always with a smile on his face. They were the ones who instilled in him his sense of self-worth, his belief in doing what is right, and the unwavering value of integrity.
