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Cory Marks Obituary
Cory bravely fought cancer, and lost the battle.
Cory was a highly respected athlete, captain of the high school football team, and received multiple scholarships to ivy league schools for his ability. In his adult life he was a successful real estate agent and enjoyed making new friends along the way. He found amusement in Fantasy Football, and often won.
On our many family cruises, Cory brought fun and laughter making our trips more memorable.
Cory will be remembered as being kind, positive, warm hearted, and always with a good natured smile .
We get comfort in knowing that Cory will be watched over by his nanie Lillian Catch, and his stepfather Art Newberger.
He is survived by his mom, Donna Leyva, his dad Gary, and his caring, devoted, loving brother Todd.
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Memories and Condolences
for Cory Marks
Gary Marks
August 30, 2025
Happy Birthday My Cory. It's been 3 years today that you left us . I pray and hope your on a new better level of life than this level right here. Miss you so much. I will get to be back with you soon, wish I new the date but it will be.
I Love You Cory
RIP My Son
Dad
Gary Marks
July 27, 2025
Empty hole in
Dad and Son
Bond always there
Miss you so much Cory
My deep Love and Spirit are there with you wherever you are. Going on 3 years August 30th since you left. I just know your S
pirit in in a level of Peace and I'll be there with you. Dad
Sav
July 27, 2025
Miss you dad
Gary Marks
April 27, 2025
So Sad Cory
RIP
I Love You,Dad
By God's will I should see you soon .
Gary Marks
March 7, 2025
Miss you so much son.
Dad
Gary Marks
August 27, 2024
Two years since you left us Cory and your memories are though of most of everyday since God brought You home. Rest in peace my son as I know you are in a better level of life than this one existing here on earth. I will see and be with you when God takes my hand. Loving you through eternity and beyond. Dad
Gary Marks
June 16, 2024
Miss You Son
Always on my mind
Dad
Gary Marks
December 18, 2023
Always in My Heart Cor
Dad RIP
Gary Marks
December 18, 2023
My Cory
Thinking of you 24 hours a day and missing you so much. My Love for You is traveling through eternity to be near and with you.
Dad
Gary Marks
August 30, 2023
My Cory.. I still can't beleive that it's been a year since you left us today. You are missed everyday of my life and will continue till I'm there with you on a better peaceful journey my son..I know you are at peace now and looking down at us and saying it's going to be okay and it's Great Up There. I Love You My Son. Dad
Gary Marks
June 18, 2023
Miss You Son....
Gary Marks
March 29, 2023
Cory, not a day goes by that I miss you more and more.My only salvation is knowing your in a new level of however that life's made for you with God's directions. RIP Son.
Until, ILove and Miss You.
Dad
Gary Marks
February 4, 2023
MY SON CORY
You may be out of My sight, but You will never be out of My broken Heart and Sorrowed Mind.
I may not see your face, but I will remember your smile. I will never hear your voice again, but You will forever whisper in My ear. I never got to say goodbye to You Cory or tell tell You how much You really meant to Me.
Our gates of memories will never close down here or up in Heaven.
One day We will meet at Heavens gates, and I will be with You again.
This time will be forever Cory. Loving You beyond the beyond. Dad
GaryMarks
January 16, 2023
God is Good.
Peace for My Son.
Love and miss You Cory,
Dad
Gary Marks
October 19, 2022
Gary Marks
October 19, 2022
Gary Marks
October 19, 2022
We get to think of you all hours of the day Cory when you chime for us . Love it. We Love You , Dad and Cyndi
Gary Marks
October 19, 2022
I actually beleive that this is one of Corys greatest moments that I'm sure he would love to share with everybody in his Legacy. When Cory went to William Taft High School, He tried out for the junior varsity football team in which he made the team with flying colors. His main position was defensive linebacker but he was so good that they were able to use him at any position on defense. Cory was made Captain of the defensive unit of his team. His leadership and hard work with his team contributed to each player to give 100 + percent to each conference game and practice. Cory played 8 conference games. What is so amazing is that his defensive unit only gave up 16 total points in all 8 games combined. This was unheard of as there has not been a High School since then that has surpassed that record. Each week was so exciting for Cory and he was so proud to read the sports in the newspaper week after week with all the players and stats. Each week Corys stats were on top of the charts with articles about his playing abilities. He was most of the time in on every tackle along with so many defensive touchdowns. His team Won the Conference and playoffs and City Championship Game. Scholarships from all over rolled in for Cory. His coaches decided to have and awards dinner and installation for all their players on offense and defense and all the parents, players and guests were invited. What a night ! Cory was honored with the Defensive Player of the Year for his conference along with other school conferences. Cory got a standing ovation from the entire room. Myself and Corys Stepmother Carol could not of been prouder of Our Son for his accomlishments. Cory made a beautiful speech not to leave out anyone on his team , offence and defense and his coaches. He had so much phrase for everyone and so humble about it all. It was a well oiled and disciplined team work by all. Throughout the years I would see Cory bring out all the news paper articles, his his High School jacket and his trophies and there was never a time that it did not put and ear to ear smile on his face and we would remenace that night and entire season. Cory would be so Happy that this emotional proud moment in His and Our lives was made a part of His Legacy. There it is Cory, I hope You can see this in Heaven and again have you smiling from ear to ear. We all Love and Miss You Cory so very much but we know You are around Us watching .Enjoy GODS new journey Cory. Just know will all be together again in our unknown future.
My Eternal Love is their with You Cory. Dad
Gary Marks
October 14, 2022
I taught Cory how to drive a car. I had him drive up a very very steep hill in my Porsche on la ciengia Blvd and Sunset. Cory broke out in such a sweat as the car kept rolling down the hill then I'd say let the clutch out and gas it. He will never forget that driving lesson as I laughed. Cory , while your up in Heaven, please don't drop a rock on my head. Enjoy your new journey Cory and let God teach you how to drive up there. I don't know why the heck I wrote this memory but it just made me smile but I Miss You terribly Cor but know You are watching all of us and saying it's great up here and so peaceful. I'll end this with that thought My Son. Again I Love You and we will be together again when God takes my hand. Dad
Melvyn and Stephnie
October 12, 2022
Melvyn and Stephnie
October 12, 2022
Rob B
September 10, 2022
RIP OLD FRIEND.
Jackie Lacher
September 3, 2022
Donna, I just received the unbelievable news about sweet Cory.
My family´s heart is broken for you and Todd. I don´t know how to reach you. If you´re up to talk you can send me your phone number. Sending lots of love!
Jackie, Ralph and family.
Lindsey Marks
September 2, 2022
Rest in paradise Cor
Kirk Schenck
September 2, 2022
Miss you Cory. So many good times. Will always cherish every minute we had together. Thank you for saying goodbye at the Yardhouse on Wednesday. I got your message!
Lindsey Marks
September 2, 2022
Rest in Paradise
Gary and Cyndi Marks
September 2, 2022
Gary and Cyndi Marks
September 2, 2022
Gary and Cyndi Marks
September 2, 2022
In loving memory of my son, Cory. You made my world a better place.
I will miss you every day of my life, and you will forever be in my thoughts and in my heart.
Until we're together again,
your father, Gary
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