Shaun Penna

Obituary

Shaun Thomas Penna, 42, passed away on 13 February 2026 in Springfield.

Born on 16 February 1983 in Brisbane to Jenelle Penna and Joseph Penna, Shaun lived a life driven by intellect, ambition, and an unrelenting desire to build something meaningful. He was, without question, one of the smartest people many of us will ever know — a visionary thinker, an entrepreneur, and a natural collaborator who could see opportunities long before others did.

At the time of his passing, Shaun was the Managing Director of SPENNA, operating within the civil, mining, and construction sectors. Holding a Diploma in Engineering, he combined technical precision with commercial instinct. Business ownership was not simply a career choice; it was how he expressed his independence, leadership, and foresight. He did not just work in industry — he created within it.

Most recently, Shaun relocated to Mission Beach with his partner Caytlyn to embark on a different pace of life — one that still held ambition, but also space to breathe, build, reset, and truly live.

Above everything else, Shaun was a father.

He was a proud and devoted father to William and Olivia. They were the centre of his world — his purpose, his pride, and his greatest commitment. His love for them was fierce and unquestionable.

He was also stepfather to Cooper and Demmi, standing present in their lives with strength and consistency. Alongside his partner, Caytlyn, he was building a future defined by shared ambition and unwavering partnership — a love grounded in strength, respect, and a fierce commitment to the life they were creating together.

Shaun shared William and Olivia with their mother, Tai, whom he held in the highest regard as a strong and devoted mother in raising their children.

He was a brother to Cheryl, Mark, Chris, Tim, Rebecca, Nathan, and Hannah. Like many families, relationships carried their own complexities, but blood and shared history remain part of his story.

Shaun’s passions reflected his spirit. He rode adventure bikes — not for leisure, but for adrenaline. He thrived on challenge, terrain, and intensity. He loved music. He loved fishing. He was drawn to movement, momentum, and experiences that made him feel fully alive.

He was not a simple man, nor a small one. He was driven, intelligent, stubborn at times, visionary in thought, and deeply loyal to those within his circle. He believed in building — businesses, ideas, futures — and in backing the people he chose to stand beside.

Shaun leaves behind his children William and Olivia; their mother, Tai; his stepchildren Cooper and Demmi; his partner Caytlyn; his parents and siblings; and those who knew the strength of his mind and the force of his presence.

His legacy will live on in the ventures he began, the risks he took, the ideas he sparked — and most importantly, in his children.

Shaun did not live quietly.
He thought big.
He built boldly.
He loved fiercely.

And he will not be forgotten