Porky Raska

Porky Raska obituary, Anchorage, AK

Porky Raska

Porky Raska Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 31, 2025.
Nov 25, 1962 - March 14, 2025. Porky successfully ran Pork's Torques and Tranny Parts for over 20 years in the Valley. He had 12,000 hours on Farm Together 1 & 2 on Steam, proudly making his game billions while harvesting his lands.

He would act stupid so people would laugh at what he had done-making you question if it was actually an act. He looked like his mama in drag with a wig on, and he definitely cheated at Uno (and we all knew it).

Most of all, though, Porky was memorable. Everyone knew Porky because he was charismatic and humorous. He treated you like a friend, even when you had just met.

He loved his job rebuilding torque converters and loved showing off his life's work and how it functioned-simply because you asked. His other passions were cooking, Farm Together, '70s music, and his family.

He hated printers, computers, and technology-because it never worked right (when he used it). But he loved people. So much so that it was hard for him to actually get to building at times. Then, of course, he'd blame the other person for gabbing too much-with a smile on his face that showed he knew it was really his fault.

He was incredibly close to his family-a loving dad, grandfather, and husband. He is now free from his medical pains in heaven, but for so many of us left behind, the pain is just beginning.

How do you sum up a person like Porky in an obituary-someone who impacted those he loved so deeply? You can't. Dad was so much more than this post could ever say. He will be missed so much-for so many, he was a huge part of their hearts.

The only thing that won't be missed is the loud "aura" of '70s music that followed him everywhere-he played it constantly, even in the hospital. Now, God has to listen to the '70s all day.

The Celebration of Life will be held at Valley Funeral Home Inc. on April 12, 2025, at 3:00 PM.

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April 15, 2025

Michael Mcclelland posted to the memorial.

April 10, 2025

Lydia Raska posted to the memorial.

April 5, 2025

Shannon Thomas posted to the memorial.

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Michael Mcclelland

April 15, 2025

He has been a friend and a good buddy for a long time. Has help me thru hard times. Love you my friend

Lydia Raska

April 10, 2025

I never knew Mark as 'Porky", only as Mark Allen! Because when we met and he was 18, he was ALWAYS pulling pranks on his mom and dad (Inez and Gene) and mom would forever yell "MARK ALLEN!" . That guy always had people in stitches and that goofy smile... After that smile came our son Donald, whom Mark promptly said he was taking out on the 'Strip' cause he was for sure gonna be the biggest 'Babe Magnet!" Always joking... but he did love cars, especially the classics and the Galaxy 500 was is original dream! We were two young kids and time drew us apart, but we always remained friends, because that is what kind of guy Mark was... Friends with everyone and had no enemies. He was profoundly protective of his family and those close to him. He was heart broken as his parents left this world, but poured more love into his children and grands. I didn't keep up with him as the years went by, only speaking occasionally, but we got to go see him and Mary in 2015 and man that guy could cook, another passion of his! He even had his own Kitchen aide mixer! I could say so much more, but just suffice to say that his bigger than life humor, love for family and friends, generous kind heart and soul, will be incredibly missed. God Bless you Mark Allen , give mom and dad a big hug and DON'T mess with the big guy, there could be consequences! ;-) <3

Shannon Thomas

April 5, 2025

Your light is shining up above, brighter than is was in Earth. Your presence is missed. It seems like eternity already. Thank you for telling me I was always your favorite sister.

Tracy Pina

April 3, 2025

Sending many hugs and prayers with my deepest condolences to the Raska family. For the loss of a great man,brother,
father and husband . My you now be at peace. Your Sarcastic personality and vigorous laugh will always be remembered. Love you pork's despite you thought I was always somebody else. See you in due time;say hi to mama Inez & papa Gene. Always in my heart and thoughts.Sincerely Tracy Piña ( Paulson) not Rachel lol

Tabitha Graham

March 31, 2025

Love you Dad!!! Always will!

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