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Mark Robertson Obituary
A mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 30, at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot with the Rev. Amang Santiago officiating.
He is survived by his parents, Annette Marmande Robertson and Randolph James Robertson; grandparents, Margueritte Robertson, and Henry and Isabelle Marmande Jr.; aunts, Mary Susan Marmande, Elizabeth Robertson, Lola Robertson, and Glenda McFadden; uncles, Al Marmande, Curtis Robertson and Robert Robertson; and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather Richard Robertson II; and uncles, Henry Marmande III and Richard Newton Robertson III.
He had recently graduated from Westminster Christian Academy with honors and was planning to attend LSU. He loved wake boarding and fishing.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Westminster Christian Academy, the Mark Robertson Scholarship Fund.
Wilson Funeral Home in Panama City, Fla., is in charge of arrangements.
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for Mark Robertson
Tandy Marks
June 21, 2014
I was blessed when Annette and her family moved to Opelousas. Since that time, Annette and I have been blessed by God with a special friendship. I have watched Mark grow into a fine young man for the past 7 years. I admired him. He was always smiling, adventurous, hard working, kindhearted and wanted to do the right thing so that his parents would be proud of him. He was a wonderful young man because he had awesome parents who lavished tons of love on him and taught him right from wrong. I was looking forward to seeing what he would make of his life on earth. I knew that he was going to be an exceptional man because he was off to such a great start. It is easy to regret the years that he did not live on this earth but I know that Heaven is SO MUCH better than life on earth. I know that he lives on in Heaven and he is having much grander adventures than he could have ever had here. Even still, we are sad to see him go. I know that many people are grieving the loss of Mark. I am one of thousands who will be forever changed.
Annette and Rat, Kenneth and I are here for you anytime. We love you both. We are terribly sorry for this terrible tragedy. You have been in our prayers for the past month and you will continue to be in our prayers for a very long time.
For the Robertson family, Marmande family, classmates and all others who are grieving Mark's departure to Heaven, please accept our condolences and I pray that The Lord draw you close to His Side and give you comfort.
Tandy Marks
Sandra Comeaux
June 2, 2014
Annette and Rat,
I am saddened to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you.
Ornelia Gregoire/Brien/Hendon
May 31, 2014
Annette, I'm so sorry for your lost of your son. We are keeping your family in our prayers,from the Gregoire family. Me & my mom & family send you love & prayers. He is with my dad (Paul)& my 2 angels,in the kingdom of heaven. I wish I could of seen you before you left. Keep the faith in God & he will get you thru this. Love from the Gregoire family.
Brenda Robertson
May 31, 2014
I am very sorry for the loss of your son. May the God of tender mercies comfort you and help you to cope with this tragedy.
Jon Sonbuchner
May 30, 2014
Mark is an exceptional person. Mark was a great Ranger. I loved watching him in Colorado, you could tell he was an only child because he was so content to be by himself, just to play and be a kid. I remember the spear he made that he threw at all sorts of things.
This year he was in my fourth period class is Multimedia,. He sat in the corner of the room and happily did his work with excellence. That was quite descriptive of Mark. He truly lived out Colossians 3:23-24, “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.”
We had a project where I told the students to create their own gravestone using Photoshop, and write their own epitaph. Many students were repulsed by this idea, but I tried to point out to them that the scripture states in Ecclesiastes, “it is better to go to the house of mourning than to the house of rejoicing because that is the end of all men and the wise take it to heart.” Mark made a small headstone and he put it in the midst of a graveyard, what I found strange about his project, is that you can't see his name or anything else unless you zoom in a lot. The only thing you see is 4 capital letters, a modern acronym: YOLO. You Only Live Once, Mark lived more in 17 years than many do in a lifetime. It also betrayed Mark's humility, he understood that your name was not important it was what you did that mattered.
Mark was an outspoken and straightforward speaker as well. I distinctly remember him graciously rebuking a classmate for their attitude. Mark would tell you like it is. I can't tell you how glad it makes me as a teacher to hear students speaking the truth like that in love.
Mark learned the lesson of Enoch, who walked and talked with God, and that is why I believe God took Mark from this world at a young age. Mark loved God and he loved his classmates. I believe that God will use the seed of his passing in the lives of those he touched to inspire them to do early what they otherwise may have never done, which is to love and serve God, as well as to recognize that You Only Live Once so you must live the time you have well.
Mark's life and death have inspired me to teach with greater excellence, and it is my fervent prayer that the flower he gave me at Senior Chapel will bloom over and over again in the lives of students who follow him, as a testimony to his life well lived.
Jon Sonbuchner
Brother In Christ
May 30, 2014
"O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?" For sin is the sting that results in death, and the law gives sin its power. But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ.
May God lift up your spirits in this time of tragedy.
Marcella Coyle
May 30, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family love yall
Gabrielle Lewis
May 29, 2014
Our prayers are with you during these hours of sorrow.
WCA Mom
May 29, 2014
May GOD be with you in this time of sorrow.
May 29, 2014
“May the Lord bless you and protect you;
The Lord make his face to shine upon you,
and be gracious to you;
The Lord lift up his countenance upon you
and give you peace.”' Dorothy Huguet
Renita LeDay
May 29, 2014
I did not know Mark, but my daughter graduated with him from WCA. My heartfelt prayers to you and your entire family. I pray that the Holy Spirit will comfort you during this time.
May 29, 2014
Our prayers go out to the family in this time of lost and sorrow. My nephew Justin Alfred graduated with Mark on the 17th. Words alone cannot express my deepest sorrow. My prayers are with you all. Jackie & Joseph Jones of Morgan City, La
Monica Savoy Blanchard & Family
May 29, 2014
Keeping the Marmande & Robertson Families in my daily thoughts and prayers.
"There is no way to remove the pain. The grief is real. The only sanity is to know, to believe, in a life beyond with you, when all the scales are righted and the sufferings are made good. We trust you and your promise that while this child's life on earth is done, his life beyond has just begun. With that release we lose him and let him go into your arms, then by faith receive in return the boundless comfort of your presence."
Yvonne Frederick
May 29, 2014
So sorry for your loss, prayers being sent in this time of sorrow.
Cindy Luquette
May 29, 2014
My sympathy to the family. My daughter was also on her senior trip in Panama City. We were both saddened by the accident. Small world I shared the news with my coworker that happens to have known Mark. He just praised him as outstanding young man. God surly gained an angel. May he rest in peace
Darlene Celestine-cook
May 28, 2014
I lift the Robertson and Marmande a Family up in prayer. I didn't know Mark but his Mother is my classmate. Mark you have a new Family in your new home with Our Heavenly Family and All Gods Angels. Annette We alive You,Terebonne High School Classmates. Darlene Celestine-Cook
Maria Fontenot
May 28, 2014
So sorry for your precious loss, I didn't know mark, but from all the messages I can imagine what a wonderful young man he was , my little girl attends Westminister in Lafayette, pray she turns out like your son. May God give u the peace that passes all understanding , bless you all
Emma Bertrand
May 28, 2014
So sorry for your son and grandson's passing .Do not know you all but I do sympathize for you. My step-granddaughter,Hannah Lanclos, graduated with Mark. May God comfort you and keep you close .
Roxie Plessala Dugas
May 27, 2014
Annette and Bedrat,
I look at Marks picture and see such an amazing young man. My heart is just broken for both of you. God Bless you and I will continue to pray.
Kelly Andrepont
May 27, 2014
Words cannot express our deepest sympathy for your loss. You are in our prayers. Mark will be greatly missed.
nicole Buller
May 27, 2014
i never saw you frown. You had always the sweetest smile. The last time i hugged you in the hallway in front of Mr. Thib classroom and at graduation i never thought that you would be first to see the Lord. I saw you grow for 8 years, i taught you and loved you. You will always sit at the same desk in my heart. I will miss you. Mrs. Buller
Francine Mathiew and Family
May 27, 2014
So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.
LINDA TRIGGS
May 27, 2014
Praying for the family in their time of sorrow.
Linda Stone
May 27, 2014
This mother's heart is praying fervently for you as you face the unfathomable. There is a song by Natalie Grant that keeps playing in my mind: "This is what it means...to be held...when the sacred is torn..." Let His Holy Spirit hold you and give you a strength beyond our understanding to face each day...
May 27, 2014
My family and I have you in our thoughts and prayers. We've been though the death of my mother seven month ago on the 20th of May.th
Laura Marler
May 27, 2014
Annette and Rat, we are so very sorry for your loss. Mark was a terrific young man, and I am so glad God gave us the chance of knowing him. We are in constant prayer for you, and we are here for you if you need.
Jamie and Tina Comeaux
May 27, 2014
Word's cannot express the sadness we feel for you, our hearts are with you. Please accept our heartfelt sympathies. We are praying for you and Annette
WCA Mom
May 27, 2014
To Mark's parents,
He is gone but not forgotten, although you and Mark are apart, his spirit lives within you and forever in your hearts.
Buddy Arceneaux
May 27, 2014
Sorry for your loss. Condolences.
Dawana Hunter
May 27, 2014
I would like to send my deepest sympathy to your family. There are not any words that can ease the pain of losing a child. You and your family are in my prayers. Mark was a good child and grew to be a fine young man. I am blessed God gave me an oppurtunity to get to know him. He is deeply missed by my family and so many others. God bless you Annette and your husband.
Jill Prudhomme
May 27, 2014
Praying that God gives you strength and peace during this time of sadness and may you take comfort in knowing an angel is watching over you.
Bernard Wathen
May 27, 2014
We deep hearfelt condolences, we are so very sorry for your loss. Bernard & Eveline Wathen
May 26, 2014
Annette and Rat, our prayers are with you during this difficult time. God Bless.
Basil & Charmaine Magee
Paula Simon Romero
May 26, 2014
So sorry for your loss...praying for you all.
Cherise Sumlar
May 26, 2014
God bless your family. Always remember the good times and the smiles he created and this will lighten your hearts on the days you miss him the most.
TIMMY LEJEUNE
May 26, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Racheal Herpin
May 25, 2014
We are certainly praying for y'all family. Be proud of the godly son y'all raised.
Leesa Mcmillin
May 25, 2014
My heart grieves for you. My son was on his senior trip and had met Mark. I'm praying for God's comfort for you at this most sad time.
Shannon Guidry
May 25, 2014
I am in awe of the son you have raised. I can only imagine that God must have needed him in Heaven. Seems to me, young men like him are few and far between: such kindness, so intelligent, obviously devoted to God. Perhaps you have been raising him into that amazing young man so he can do great things in Heaven w God! Granted, he was taken way too soon from an earthly perspective. I KNOW he is in Heaven. He is smiling down on you right now; he's at peace. It's clear you possess strong faith; you instilled that in Mark. My deepest prayer is that your faith, friends, family, support systems will sustain you through this most difficult time. I'm struggling not to ask "why", so I can't begin to understand how difficult this must be for you. God bless you. My prayers stay with you continuously. Much love.
Celeste Wathen Cuomo
May 25, 2014
I am heart sick to hear to hear of your horrible loss. No words are adequate and I do not presume to know how you feel. I only hope that God will hold you gently in his hands as he has already done for your precious son. Love to you both
Jennifer Bisquera
May 25, 2014
We are very saddened by your loss. Mrs Baker on graduation day talked about the Loving Cup. I lift you up to God to help you drink from this Cup. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. From Jenelle Bisquera and family, member of his senior class.
Boyd Harper and Family
May 25, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
May 25, 2014
We are so very sorry to hear your loss. Sending prayers to the Robertson family.
JoAnne Standiford
May 25, 2014
Annette, I cannot possibly imagine how you are feeling, but you have been in my prayers constantly! Mark was a great kid and I enjoyed watching him grow into a fine young man. We are here for you if there is anything you need.
Peggy & Jimmy Martin
May 25, 2014
My heart goes out to you all. Prayers sent up frequently !! God Bless You all.
Sharon Waller - Conley
May 25, 2014
We are so sorry to here about Your lost.... Mark and Iesha attended Houma Christian School from K-3 . Awesome family! Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Karen Guillory
May 25, 2014
You have my deepest sympathy! May God give you Peace and Strength at this difficult time! God Bless!
Ricky Doiron
May 25, 2014
May The Lord give you strength to continue on through this rough time . So sorry to hear. RIP Mark
Olivia Jones
May 25, 2014
Sending my deepest condolences.
May 25, 2014
My condolences to the Robertson family! I am a grandparent of a senior classmate of Mark's. God give the family the strength to carry this heavy load! Rest in peace Mark!!
Margaret Davis
May 25, 2014
Annette, We are praying for you and your family.
Sister Ameline Theriot
May 25, 2014
Although I don't know your family and didn't know Mary, my heart goes out to you as you grieve the loss of Mark. I'm always saddened especially for parents and sibblings when a young person like Mark passes on to eternal life. My prayers are with you and I especially remember you as I spend my hours in the presence of the Blessed Sacramdnet. May our Blessed Lady and your Guardian Angel be at your side as you grieve the loss of Mark.
Sister Ameline Theriot
May 25, 2014
Prayers too yall
May 24, 2014
We've never met but as a WCA Mom my heart is with you & your family. I commit to pray that the God of all comfort, will comfort you throughout this season & strengthen you going forward...Michelle Aranza
Susan Crochet
May 24, 2014
We are so sorry to hear about Mark. He was one of Cody's first friends in kindergarden and throughout grade school. Our prayers for strength and peace are with you <3
Susan Crochet
May 24, 2014
Mark was one of Cody's first friends at Houma Christian. I'm glad they were able to keep in touch through facebook. My heartfelt prayers for strength and peace to Annette and Rat.
Melissa Naquin
May 24, 2014
I do not know you guys; but have faith that he is with Jesus and not in any pain any more. I can't imagine losing my son at such a young age; and my boys did do senior trips; but glad they are grown. No mother should have to lose a son. My prayers are with you. MN
Hawley partridge
May 24, 2014
Mark you will forever be missed. I love you cuz and hope you are having fun with pop and God. RIP Mark. Love you
Flo Hammond
May 24, 2014
We are continuing to pray for your family. We are Westminster.
May 24, 2014
Hi my name is sarah mills,sister to will mills and grandmother to victoria abshire. both tori and i were so saddened by mark's death. tori was saying how much she really liked him. i saw him at the graduation and admired him..i know what it feels like to lose a child so young.i took advantage of Compassionate Friends, a support group for parents and siblings who have lost a loved one. i also took advantage of some grief share groups, even though life will never be the same we are given hope. As Dr. Sarah Brabant wrote as the title of her book Mending the Torn Fabric,losing somenone dear is like that. even though fabric ,our lives have been torn apart, we can mend it.please text or email me when u want to talk. my phone number 3379624175,email is [email protected] sinserely, sarah mills
Janice Marmande Albright
May 24, 2014
Larry and I were so saddened to hear about your loss. I can only say that time and wonderful memories will help you through the pain.
Jeanne Prudhomme
May 24, 2014
I am so saddened for your loss. My prayers go out to the Robertson family.
heather lirette
May 24, 2014
mark was a great kid and I send my prayers to his family as they are going through a rough time ...
Brenda Kovach
May 24, 2014
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. In time, I pray it brings you comfort to know that your son is cradled in the arms of Our Lord. My prayers are with you and your family during this painful time.
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