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Donna Mays
September 22, 2025
Mark - I miss you every day. I love you and always will. XO Donna
Donna Mays
July 23, 2025
Dearest Mark - I miss you so much!
Donna Mays
July 4, 2025
I will always love you Mark. Missing you A LOT!
Donna Mays
June 23, 2025
Love & Miss you everyday Mark
Donna Mays
May 27, 2025
I love you Mark XOXO Donna
Donna Mays
May 6, 2025
Can´t believe it´s been a year. I miss you so so much and will always love you. XO Donna
Donna Mays
February 14, 2025
I love you & Miss you so much Mark
You will ALWAYS be my VALENTINE
Donna Mays
January 29, 2025
Donna Mays
January 9, 2025
I love you and Miss you very much Mark. XO Donna
Pete and Cynthia
December 19, 2024
We are remembering and missing Mark. You both remain in our hearts and prayers.
Love,
Pete and Cynthia Cardinale
Donna Mays
December 5, 2024
Happy Heavenly Birthday Mark! Love you forever!
Donna Mays
November 5, 2024
I miss you and love you Mark.
Donna Mays
October 17, 2024
Donna Mays
October 17, 2024
The wedding of Ryan & Melanie was beautiful and your memory is always kept alive. I love you and miss you so much! XOXO D.
Donna Mays
September 29, 2024
Tiffiny Leftwich Barraco
August 4, 2024
I knew Mark from detectives. I was a Concord financial crimes detective and he was at Antioch. We shared many cases together. I was happy to reconnect with him and catch up when he went to Pittsburg. Mark always had a smile on his face. I am sad to hear of his passing.
Diana Leone
July 10, 2024
I was driving down an Antioch street, and I heard a voice say Diana slow down. There was Mark on duty sitting incognito looking for speeders. I'll miss you Mark.
Luv your friend Diana
Marty McCann
July 9, 2024
Mark was very kind to me as a new cop in Antioch in 2000, I met him on the softball field and he had such a great way about him. Whenever I saw him afterward it was like I had just talked to him. RIP Mark.
Hilda Porter
July 9, 2024
My deepest condolences to the Mays family, I believe we all feel the same about Mark, he was probably one of the nicest man I ever have met always the same every time I ran into him. All should have just some of that kindness that he so greatly expressed when he would see someone he know, we may all be in a better place in life. MY God comfort his children wife and all who knew and loved him. May he Rest In Eternal Peace.
Cindy Quintana
July 8, 2024
Dear Donna & Family: Dak & I send our Love & Support to all of You!!! It hard to think that Mark will not be here to be "Honorary Mayor of Pittsburg" This picture was taken at The Pittsburg Sea Food Festival. All he had to do was show up & be there....smile & share laughs with everybody that came up to him! Law & Order at it's Finest! He was a man of great principles, respect and love for his Community. He was also a great neighbor on El Dorado St., where we enjoyed a true neighborhood full of kids and fun. We were both involved in school activities: we were the only 2 kids that ran the Annual Book Sales @ Highlands Elementary (a bit nerdy?) On to to High School, where we then were assigned to be Recreation Leaders for the City of Pittsburg at HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY?! Mark was always the patient leader for the kids & staff, qualities he carried throughout Life! Little did we know, we would both end up with Law Enforcement Careers. Our careers crossed in Sacramento, when he was riding his motorcycle for the Motorcade for Fallen Officers, where I was working at for the Agency that supported this event. So many great parallels in our lives & neighborhood. Rest in Peace My Good Friend! Cindy Quintana & Dak Markham
Curtis Holzer
July 8, 2024
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Curtis Holzer
July 8, 2024
My most fond memories of Mark we´re camping with he, Donna, his family and friends. I was one of his abalone diving buddies. I have known Mark for 30 years and will say he was one of the most grounded, solid, caring, honorable, steadfast man I´ve ever known. He was one of the GOOD ONE´S! I think about him often and will miss our times together.
Donna Mays
June 30, 2024
G ary Pahule
June 28, 2024
The May's moved to El Dorado Dr.when I was around 7. When I first heard that there name was Mays. Being a Giants fan, I couldn't' wait to ask if they were related to Willie Mays. I lived right across the street from them. Our neighborhood was full of kids our age and between baseball and football we played every day. We both attended Highlands elementary school. When Mark was in 4th grade he was Sargent at arms and me being in 5th was Vice President. His mom Francis was hall and recess monitor and kept everyone in check. Mark was one of the kindest people I've ever met. I'll miss him.
Teresa Poindexter
June 16, 2024
Dear Donna, Megan and Ryan,
Roger and I had heard that Mark passed away. We are deeply sad for your loss.
We will always ,always remember him. Roger grew up with Mark back when there were neighborhood block parties, Abalone feeds and countless camping, fishing and hunting trips. We went with Mark and Luanne Eckstrom to the class of 76 Senior Ball. Once, Mark pulled me over just for the giggles. He and his family were such important people in our lives. For Roger growing up, and for me as a young wife and mother. To this day there are certain Italian words I use thanks to Mark and his family. Please know that no matter the years we will always remember Mark with fondness.
God Bless you all,
Roger and Teresa Poindexter
Donna Mays
June 6, 2024
My dear husband Mark - I miss you very much.
Pete Cardinale
May 22, 2024
Our hearts and prayers go out to you, Donna and all of Mark´s loved one´s. He was a special man who touched lives wherever he went. His memory will always be a blessing.
With sympathy and friendship,
Pete & Cynthia Cardinale
Scott MacIntyre
May 22, 2024
Proof the Good die young. See you again one day buddy. Until then Rest in Peace.
Todd & Julie Wright
May 22, 2024
What a beautiful tribute! Mark was always upbeat and thoughtful. We enjoyed dinner and the occasional activity with him and Donna. Even in the last few months, his attitude was hopeful and positive. We can all learn from that! We love you both!-Todd & Julie
Jeffie Ehn
May 22, 2024
Right after Mark and Donna were married they rode his motorcycle to our camp site outside of Yosemite National Park. We took them to the park and had a great visit.
I am his Aunt by marriage. I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Donna. I know how you feel. Love you Aunt Jeffie.
Holly Trainer
May 22, 2024
Dear Donna my heat goes out to you and your family. Love you
Sue Varon
May 22, 2024
I first met Mark at an IWMC Pig Roast in Salmon, Idaho. He had an infectious laugh and always had a smile on his face. He was so kind and charming. I will never forget his amazing cooking! Really going to miss him...
Linda Lambert
May 19, 2024
Donna - Mark's spirit lives on in your memories and in every heart he ever touched. Love you both.
Sandy O'Halloran
May 19, 2024
Dear Mark, I know you are in heaven now watching over Donna and the kids and all of us. But we sure miss you down here. Someday we will all be together again laughing, camping, playing games, fishing, watching Wicked Tuna and enjoying our friendship. You taught me so much and I will hold you in my heart forever. I promise to stay be Donna´s side and we will take you in our hearts everywhere we go. I love you! Sandy
Pamela Narez
May 17, 2024
Oh Donna, I send our heartfelt condolences! Mark was truly one of the nicest people I've had the privilege of knowing! May your precious memories bring you comfort and peace! Much love, pam (Cardinale) Narez
Norm Venturino
May 15, 2024
It is with great sadness that I write this note after learning of Marks passing. I have not seen Mark for 30 years. The last time our paths crossed was in the 90's when Mark, who was an investigator with the Antioch police department, had stopped in at the Clayton police department, where I was the chief, searching for leads on a case he was investigating. After exchanging case information with one of our officers, Mark and I had a chance to visit and reminisce about growing up in Pittsburg and choosing the same career paths. It was truly an enjoyable half hour that I have always remembered with fondness. Years later my wife and I would move to Northern Idaho and I would learn that Mark had moved to Southern Idaho. I will always regret that our paths did not cross once again in Idaho. He was a good man and a stellar peace officer.
Blessed are the peace-makers, for they will be called children of God
Matthew 5:9
Donna Mays
May 15, 2024
I miss you Mark! Love you so much. Donna xoxo
Donna Mays
May 15, 2024
Mark Anthony Mays
12/5/1957 - 5/7/2024
"God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So he put his arms around you and whispered, "Come With Me." With tearful eyes we watched you, slowly fade away, Although we loved you dearly, we would not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best."
Memorial Mass 7/10/2024, at 10:00 a.m.
Church of the Good Shepherd
3200 Harbor Street, Pittsburg, CA.
John Moglie
May 12, 2024
Sorry for your loss and he will be missed
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