Dominic “Dom Poniac” Quant enriched the lives of everyone around him. His kindness of spirit and generosity of character leave behind a legacy of warmth and compassion that will nourish us for many days to come. He was born on April 25, 1974 in Los Angeles to the union of Gwendolyn Fontenot Quant and Ron Quant and he was lovingly raised by his mother Gwen, father Ron, and step-mother Sandy Wong. He was raised in a multi-cultural environment and from childhood onward embraced a multi-cultural ethos and inclusive values. For Dom, the Creole traditions of his parent’s families blended well with Chinese traditions of his step-mother’s. He particularly enjoyed the culinary specialties of Chinese New Years’ celebrations and was equally enthusiastic about the exquisite Creole cuisine that his grandmother Vera regularly prepared. Dominic attended school at Transfiguration Catholic Church until the 4th grade, completed the 8th grade at St. Augustine’s, and graduated from Culver City High School in 1993. He made lifelong friends at each institution.

Dominic was multi-talented. Not only was he an accomplished martial artist, like his dad and his uncles, he loved nature and was an avid sportsman and strong swimmer. As a youth, he also had an estimable career as a linebacker at Culver City High, receiving recognition from the Los Angeles Times as Defensive Lineman of the Year in 1992. He was a creative wordsmith and musician, and was a lead singer in the rock-hip hop band Rumble Fish. He was an accomplished visual artist who loved to draw and contributed stellar graphic arts work to a number of projects. Most recently, Dom discovered a passion for filmmaking and was involved in several films where he showed his talent for production, directing, and acting. This new direction engaged him intellectually and creatively and, as always, Dominic made friends wherever he worked and played.

Dominic was exceptional at connecting with other people. Wherever he spent time, he made lasting friendships. His sense of humor and acceptance of others singled him out from early childhood. Dominic’s inspiring zest for life lit up the room. He lived joyfully and he looked for and appreciated the beauty in everyone around him. He embraced life whole-heartedly. 

Dominic’s love was powerful. He possessed a rare ability to make others feel fully seen and valued. He was generous with simple, everyday acts of love and with his time. Dominic faced life’s challenges with grace, dignity, and courage. We admired his grit and will remember him for it. 

Dominic was the bedrock of his family, a constant source of guidance for his three sons. Whether he was offering a steady hand during a difficult moment, or simply listening with an open heart, Dominic was always there, leading and loving his boys. He spent countless hours teaching them the intricacies of sportsmanship, imparting physical skills and the values of teamwork and resolve. His dedication to his children is part of his lasting legacy.

Dominic Quant leaves to mourn three sons: Zaliyah, 22; Jahzea, 17; and their mother Georgina Saez; and Mateo, 8, and his mother Nynette Marceth. He is survived by his father Ron Quant; mother Gwen Fontenot Greenan; step-mother Sandy Wong; brothers, Eric Bruce, Dumaca and Willie Greenan and Jonathan Quant; sisters Jade Quant and Tiana Randall-Quant; step-sister Heather Greenan, nieces Zoe Bruce, Cali Greenan, and Leilani Palma; and nephews Gannon and Kobe Greenan. He will be missed by his many surviving aunts, uncles, and cousins, and by an extensive community of friends and colleagues.