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R Douglas Nunes
November 13, 2020
Mark and I were deputy sheriffs in the Guerneville sub-station in 1969. We worked with Gary Heck. The summer of 1970 we talked Gary into letting us cut firewood off his property. We worked long and hard and after a couple of days I came down with the worst case of poison oak and stopped our firewood business for good. After that summer my main purpose in life was to kill every poison oak plant I could find. Mark had no problem he didn’t catch any poison oak, must have been one of those people who it didn’t affect. I still have the Hard hat we bought with Idhe/Nunes printed on it.
Laura Hunnemeder-Bergfelt
December 15, 2017
Rest in peace. You are a good man, Charlie Brown...and you will be sorely missed. The angels are weeping joyful tears, as you join them. I will keep in close touch with Kim...and we will all be together again one day. Until then, we will continue to work hard, be kind and compassionate in all that we do...and shop at Goodwill...
Linda Matteson
December 12, 2017
Rest in peace Mark. Thank you for all your service to humanity. You will be missed.
Susan Stone
December 11, 2017
To Mark: You are one of the most dignified men I have ever known. I wish I had more of an opportunity to get to know you better. I remember your constant smile and gentle demeanor. I won't forget you!!!!
Danielle
November 29, 2017
Mark's honesty and integrity inspired me as a young law enforcement employee, and although I've had many mentors since then, few have equaled Mark's character and advice. Rest in peace!
November 29, 2017
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mark. May you find comfort during this
difficult time.-Psalms 9:9 VO
Peter O'Brien
November 26, 2017
In my time on the Board of Goodwill I found Mark to be one of the most inspiring, dedicated, and decent leaders I have ever worked with.
Chris Andrian
November 24, 2017
He was my most formidable foe in court and later became my good friend. In my forty five years in the justice system, he was by far the best sheriff,but more importantly iconic in his service to our community. A huge loss, but a legacy that will endure
November 24, 2017
He was my most formidable foe in court and later became my good friend. In my forty five years in the justice system, he was
By far the best sheriff. More importantly he was iconic in his service to our community. A huge loss,a legacy that will endure.
Philip Groat
November 20, 2017
Mark will be remembered as one of the top sheriffs in California who brought the Sonoma County Sheriffs Department's morale and reputation back from unhappy and tumultuous times. There was no better Sheriff! Rest in peace my brother.
Connie & Sal Rosano
November 20, 2017
We say goodbye far too soon for our friend, traveling companion, and former colleague. Not only a great Sheriff but a man of warmth, humor and integrity. We cherish all the years we spend together. Our condolences to Barbara and the family.
Tamara Davis
November 20, 2017
I am very sorry about Mark's passing. He made many contribution to the community in a wide variety of ways and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
R Douglas Nunes
November 20, 2017
Fond memories of a classy guy and Sheriff, proud to have known you and counted you as a friend. Gone too soon. Sad thoughts will eventually turn to cherished memories, God Speed!
Gary Martin
November 19, 2017
My thoughts are with the family at this time. I worked under Mark and enjoyed and respected his leadership. He was a good man.
Polly Thune
November 19, 2017
Goodnight Sheriff, what's for dinner? Barbra and I will have a pint of Ben & Jerrys Ice Cream! Enjoy, oh we will! Goodnight!
David Plant
November 19, 2017
Truly the best Sheriff during my time there. Gone too soon, but he will never be forgotten. Great men, such as Mark, are remembered by how they lived, not by how they died. Mark is remembered as man of honesty, integrity, of the highest moral character and as someone who cared, and dared to make a difference in helping others. The way to serve God, is to serve mankind and Mark the standard that all should aspire to. Rest in Peace Sheriff, it was my privilege to be a Deputy under your command.
Dolores Palmer
November 19, 2017
I am very sorry for your loss. I remember Mark from when I was a teenager. I remember some struggles, I remember even more triumphs.
Mark made a profound difference in many lives.
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