Mark Rodney Williams and Mark Joseph Williams

Mark passed into God's keeping on November 7, 2022 with his loving son Mark Joseph passing on January 1, 2023. Although we know they are together with our Lord, they are both dearly missed by their family. Trusting in the love and mercy of God, we are comforted with the hope of eternal life in Heaven for them both.Mark was born in Seattle Washington to his loving parents Herbert and Carole Williams. Shortly thereafter, the family moved to San Jose CA. He attended Terrell Elementary, John Muir Junior High and Pioneer High School. He then transferred to Gunderson High School and was included in the first graduating class of 1977. He graduated from SJSU with a degree in Information Systems. After working for many years at Wells Fargo Bank as a Project Manager, he finished his career with the County of Santa Clara, where he retired in 2021. Mark was a devout and faithful Catholic. He loved his church and was an active member of Holy Family's Knights of Columbus where he proudly served as Grand Knight from July 2018 – June 2020.Mark Joseph was born in San Jose to his devoted parents Mark and Martha Williams. He attended Primary Plus and West Valley Middle School, then graduated from Bellarmine College Preparatory in 2013. He left San Jose for Portland, graduating from Portland State University with a degree in Political Science in 2017. After graduation he remained there making Portland his home. Independent in spirit, he cherished his family, loved learning and spending time with friends. He touched many lives in Portland and will be greatly missed by his friends there.Mark and Mark Joseph are survived by wife and mother Martha Williams, mother and grandmother Carole Williams, brother/sisters and aunts /uncles Herb Williams (Debra), Laura Williams, Michelle Distefano (Tim), Geneva Aday (Rob Okamoto), Mari Aday (Eric Baker), nephews/nieces and cousins, David Williams (Sarah Ribordy), Nicole Knightly (Tristan), Brenda Watkins (Josh), Jayson Williams (Jamie). Mark was preceded in death by his father Herbert Williams and Mark Joseph by his grandmother Joanne Aday, great-aunt Mary DeMeo and great-uncle Steve DeMeo. Family and friends are invited to attend services at Holy Family Parish (4848 Pearl Ave SJ CA 95136) on Saturday, May 6th. Rosary at 11:00 am, Mass at 12:00 noon with reception following in the Holy Family Community Center In lieu of flowers, you may honor Mark and Mark Joseph with donations made to the Knights of Columbus, Council #12853 at Holy Family Parish.