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1972
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2013
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Mark Morgan Obituary
Mark Stephen Morgan Jr.
Mark Stephen Morgan Jr., 41, of Salinas, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 3, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. For the past two and half years, Mark fought a courageous battle against cancer which earned him the nickname of Superman.
Born August 2, 1972 in Monterey, Mark graduated from Monterey High School in 1990 and worked as a Medical Transcriptionist for Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Rev. Hugh J. Morgan.
Mark is survived by his adoring wife of 18 years, Michelle Morgan of Salinas; beautiful daughters, Alyssa and Isabella Morgan; wonderful sons, Michael and Joseph Morgan; parents, Mark and Janet Morgan of Seaside; sister and brother-in-law, Trish and Raul Gamboa of Salinas; father and mother-in-law, George and Victoria Mazzoleni of Petaluma; nieces, Arabella and Haley Gamboa, both of Salinas; grandmother, Patricia Morgan of Monterey; grandmother, Alice Mazzoleni of Petaluma and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 11, 2013 from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Struve and Laporte Chapel, 41 W. San Luis St., Salinas, CA 93901.
Funeral service will be Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 5:30 p.m., at Struve and Laporte Chapel, 41 W. San Luis St., Salinas.
Reception following service at the Spreckels Veterans' Memorial Building, 90 5th St., Spreckels.
The Morgan Family request that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Morgan Family Childrens Trust account #3006923741, c/o Chase Bank, 425 S. Main St., Salinas, CA 93901.
Funeral arrangements by Struve and Laporte Funeral Home. Online condolences to www.struveandlaporte.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Mark Morgan
Vince
September 2, 2024
You are missed Buddy
Peggy Balding
September 24, 2013
Dear Michelle and Family,
I was so terribly saddened to hear about Mark. We can never understand why such a wonderful man, father and husband are taken from us so soon. We can only trust that the Lord had a very special mission for Mark in heaven. My prayers are with you, your children, Trish and Mark's parents, that God will wrap you all in his arms and comfort you during this very difficult time.
Belinda McBurney
September 24, 2013
Dearest Michelle and family,
I was so saddened to hear about Mark and his valiant fight to stay with his family. You were meant to be together for so much longer than this. We never know why such special people who come into our lives are called home so soon. Although we lost touch, both you and Mark always had a very special place in my heart. We had good times together. I do know that Mark is a beautiful soul, and perhaps God needed a very special Angel like Mark now. You are all in my prayers, May God comfort you and lead you through your sorrow.
Julia and Maxx Royse
September 13, 2013
Michelle, kids, Janet and Mark Sr.,& family, I am so sorry for your loss. No words can help during this time, tho I truly believe God had plans for Mark, beyond what we know. You are all in my prayers and thoughts.
Karna Griffin Spranza
September 12, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this difficult time. I've known Mark since the 1st grade (we went to elementary & high school together) and was saddened to hear of his passing. Many blessings being sent to you and your family. God bless.
Linda Housel
September 11, 2013
Michelle, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers to your daughters and family. Mark left you all with wonderful memories and he will be greatly missed.
Cheryl T Hardy
September 11, 2013
Mark Sr. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Morgan Family during such a tough time in life. Find comfort in knowing that one day God will call all of his childern together to be reunited with family and friends and live in peace. I think I can speak for all of your co-workers Mark Sr. at Bayonet and Black Horse Golf Course, we love you and are thinking about you all. God Bless
Frankie Toner
September 10, 2013
Michelle, Trish and families,
My heart goes out to you all. Love and prayers.
Caroline Battaglia
September 10, 2013
Mark Sr, Janet, Trisha, Michelle & Family
As your hearts weigh heavy today saying good bye to your Son, Brother, Husband and a Father Mark Jr. you have touched to many lives in your short life on Earth may you rest in peace knowing you are loved and will be missed by to many family and friends
Rosie Filice
September 10, 2013
Dear Morgan Family,
My heart felt sympathy and prayers to you all...
What a beautiful, loving family--- A reflection of who Mark was, and a wonderful gift to us. I am so very sorry for your loss and my heart goes out to your whole family.
Love,
Rosie Filice
Linda Bankston
September 9, 2013
Michelle, Trish, Janet and Mark Sr. my deepest sympathy to all of you and the rest of your family. Mark was a good man, father, husband. Prayers going out to all
Karen Hawkins
September 7, 2013
I am so blessed to have met such a wonderful, caring man. Love and prayers to his beautiful family.
Bob and Connie Hellam
September 7, 2013
Our condolences to the Morgan family. May the Lord comfort you.
Leah VanDeBogart~Smith
September 7, 2013
Mark, you have touched and inspired many lives. I'll never forget the times you came outside to play with us younger kids.
Vince DiFranco
September 6, 2013
I have been friends with Mark for 33 years. We grew up together and I have so many great memories of playing sports, video games, and watching cheesy horror movies with him and John Young. We were not able to spend a lot of time together the last years because of distance and schedules but when I saw him a few weeks ago, we hadn't missed a beat. He was a great baseball player and will always be "The Gun". I know how much he loved Michelle from day 1 and I know that there is a hard-throwing Angel watching over her and the kids. What I will miss most is Mark's signature smirk that will stay in my memory forever. I love you Brother and our Lives are a whole lot emptier.
Molly Howard
September 6, 2013
Mark, you will always be our Superman. An inspiration to everyone, you fought so hard for so long & refused to give up. For that we are grateful, as it gave us more time with you. You were one of the best friends we could have and we will love and miss you forever.
XoXo
Chris, Molly, Paige, Lauren, and Jake
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