Mark Laurin

1965 - 2017

Mark Laurin lived life to the fullest and left us too soon. Born June 4, 1965, Mark died peacefully and suddenly while vacationing in his favorite destination, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. He passed away on March 25, 2017, due to complications from having had pneumonia.
Anyone who met Mark did not easily forget him. He had a swagger and style, a zest for life that endeared him to his large following of patients, family and friends.
He was a man's man. In his youth, he learned from his father to hunt, fish and explore the wilds of Alaska. He continued to share those skills with good friends into his adult life. He was a sports fan who had only recently favored the Seahawks over the Rams. Mark's priority was always his patients, followed by his dental practice. He constantly strove for high levels of quality and service as a dentist. He was deeply compassionate and highly regarded among his clients and colleagues. His appreciation for the staff working with him never went unacknowledged or unrecognized. He was thankful for the skillful support he received from staff during the early years of his practice and relied heavily on the talents of his current crew.
While he ran on his treadmill in his dedication to fitness, Mark did not listen to music or watch movies. He watched videos of dentistry and techniques on facial and plastic surgeries.
He was also woman's man - a devoted son, he spoke often with his mother, Galene, and relied on her sound business advice and decorating assistance. He enjoyed a particularly close relationship with his sister, Taree, whose daughter, Ashlann, was Mark's guide to the young world of trends, slang and social media. He was beloved by all his three sisters, and was attentive and kind to the women in his life.
Through life's trials and tribulations, Mark didn't judge and always saw the best in people. His friends sought his support and advice, which Mark always gave unselfishly.
He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Laurin; and his stepfather, David Axelson. He is survived by his mother, Galene Axelson; his sisters, Sabrina Laurin, Taree Wood and Lisa Laurin; and his brother-in-law, Joseph Wood; as well as a host of nieces and nephews: Ashlann Wood; Savannah Wood; Rene Laurin; Jared Laurin; Trevor Hansen and Arianna Hansen. He is also survived by his stepmother, Wendy Laurin; stepsisters, Darcelle Axelson and Dorothea Axelson; his girlfriend, Sadi and her daughter, Raci. We are grateful that his passing was peaceful but he will be deeply missed and always remembered.
A visitation will take place on Saturday, April 15, 2017, at Kehl's Legacy Funeral Home, 11621 Old Seward Highway in Anchorage, Alaska, from 12 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m.