Resident of San Jose

At home and surrounded by family, Mark passed peacefully onward on Friday, January 17. Born in Vallejo, California in 1952, he was preceded in death by his parents Allen and Sheila, as well as his brother, Wagner.

He is survived by his husband Carl, his sisters Kristin of Sonora, CA (Joe), Karin of San Jose, CA (Cap), Kaz of Napa, CA, his brother Michael of Ventura, CA (Kari) and nieces and nephews Aaron, Andria, Claire, Marguerite, Sarah and Wesley and grand nephew and niece Oliver and Ruby.

He is also survived by many other members of the extended family he cared so much for, as well as countless friends, professional and personal.

He loved his family, Maui, travel (especially Thailand), music (especially the Beatles) and reading and writing.

Mark was a friend of Bill’s for over 35 years, remaining sober until the end of his life.