Mark Masao Ozawa

March 19, 1958 – October 29, 2016

Mark, 58, passed away after a brief battle with peritoneal mesothelioma. Mark was raised in Torrance, CA, was an Eagle Scout in Troop 65, and graduated from Hickory Elementary School (Class of '72), Torrance High School (Class of '76) and Claremont McKenna College (Class of '80). With an engaging smile and even warmer personality, Mark spent 18 years with Westin Hotels & Resorts before launching a career as a hospitality consultant. For the past six years Mark was the Managing Director of the Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort in St. Lucia, overseeing all aspects of the resort's operations, remodeling and construction and its 460 employees. Mark was active in the local communities wherever he and his family called home, was a Rotarian and made a particular impression with his various outreach efforts in St. Lucia.
He is survived by his wife, Linda, children Kate (Hunter Davis) and Sara, mother (Eleanor), in-laws Bob and Dot LeCompte, brothers Michael (Noriko), Mitchell (Ann), Marshall (Patricia Bigler), Matthew (Mari), numerous nephews, nieces and other relatives and was preceeded in death by his father (Paul). A funeral will be held at Gardena Buddhist Church on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Mark Ozawa Memorial Fund (www.markozawamemorialfund.com).
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Published by Daily Breeze on Dec. 4, 2016.

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Jeff R Manker

November 26, 2024

Two photos from Scouts. I don't know the year but we look pretty young. 1969? 1970? 1971? In the photo on the trail I believe that is Mark on the far left. That is me standing in the middle with my head tilted and and hand waving. My older brother Will is seated to my right. In the second photo where we are "attacking" Mr. White our scout leader Mark is in the back right behind Scott Savador's arm.

Jeff Manker

November 26, 2024

Whenever I think of Mark I picture his smiling face. How could anyone be so happy so often? Oh yeah, he was Mark! He had it all, kindness, leadership, intelligence, good looks and charisma. You wanted to be in his circle. I was lucky enough to be so.

Jeff Manker

November 26, 2021

Very sorry for your loss, which is a loss for all of us who knew him. Recently someone asked me "What was your first concert?" It was the Eagles, Jackson Browne and Linda Ronstadt at Anaheim Stadium in 1977. The only reason I even knew about it and got to go was because Mark invited me. If I recall, the ticket was a gift. This is a memory that will always be tied to Mark´s friendship and generosity.

January 2, 2017

Mark was a wonderful person. He was so kind, always positive and a great person. Our families grew up together and we are so saddened to hear about Mark's passing. Our hearts and prayers are with the Ozawa family.

The Tanikawa Family

Dan Gregory

December 18, 2016

I remember a man who dropped everything and came to our sides when we needed an ear. He helped us build our house.

I cannot comprehend the thought of Mark not being in this world.

May his spirit find peace, may his family find comfort.

December 13, 2016

So sorry to hear about Mark's passing away. We met and knew Mark from our yearly visits to St.Lucia' s Windjammer Landing. He was always so engaged and made our stay there welcome and peasant. He and his work will be missed.
Our deepest condoleansces to his family.
IThe Gheorghiu family

Christie King (Patterson)

December 12, 2016

I am so very sorry to hear of Mark's passing. Over 50 years ago I lived next door and would be more than happy to babysit Mark & his twin brothers. Such a joy to watch this Happy little boy. My heartfelt condolences and prayer's to you Eleanor and your family. I was truly Blessed knowing this Ozawa family. Would love it if I could see you all again.

Kathy Brubaker

December 9, 2016

I am so sorry about Mark's passing. My condolences to all of the Ozawa family.

Kary Sharp

December 8, 2016

I am deeply saddened to hear of Mark's passing. I went to elementary school and high school with Mark. I remember Mark as a lovely guy with a great smile. After college, I heard that Mark had gone into the hospitality business and I thought it was a perfect fit given his smarts, graciousness, and that big smile.

My heartfelt condolences to the entire Ozawa family.

December 7, 2016

I'm so sad to hear we lost such a wonderful man! You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
Hugs to you all!
Lindee

Greg Gatz

December 6, 2016

Mark & I went to THS together, but as we grew older, our paths crossed quite a bit. I'm glad he had a career based in "Paradise". Blessings & fond memories to all of the Ozawa Family, as well as all of us who were lucky to know him as a friend.

Jeff Manker

December 4, 2016

I am so saddened to hear this news. Even though Mark and I lost touch in our adult years, I have great memories of our childhood in Scouts and our years in high school. Mark always seemed to be smiling and that helped others around him to do the same. Mark and I started our friendship in Cub Scouts, shared crowded tube tents in torrential downpours in the mountains in Boy Scouts, insane two-a-day Hell Week practices under Coach Zartman, school dances and pep rallies. I looked up to Mark for his intelligence and leadership. I really believed that he would be our first Japanese-American President. I feel lucky to have been his friend.

I am so sorry for your loss and just wanted you to know that his influence and friendship spread far and wide.

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