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Mark Heatley Obituary

Mark Edward Heatley Mark Edward Heatley entered into peace on Sept. 23, 2011 at the young age of 58. Services were held in San Mateo, Calif. on Sept. 27 at the Episcopal Church of St Matthew. Mark was raised in Lubbock, attending Estacado High School where he played baseball and was all-district center in football, and then to Texas Tech's Architectural program. After graduation from Tech he married Sandra Saikowski and moved to Dallas, Wichita Falls, and then to the San Francisco area where they had three children. He was an accomplished and naturally gifted architect and sports enthusiast. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Doralice Heatley and all grandparents. Those left to cherish his memories are his children, Alexsandra (Alexis) and her five children; sons, Remington and Sterling Heatley; partner of 21 years, Gina Loukedis all of California; sisters, Karen Willis of Garland and Mira Sammann of Lubbock. Condolences may be entered in guest book at www.garden chapel885.com.

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Published by Lubbock Avalanche-Journal on Oct. 2, 2011.

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Noland Harmon

October 3, 2011

I am sorry to hear about Mark's passing. I have fond memories of him and his wonderful family. I would loved to have visited with him and laughed about days gone by.

Elaine Lambert Hollowell

October 3, 2011

my prayers are with you and your family.

Elaine Lambert Hollowell

October 3, 2011

So sorry to hear of Mark's passing. My prayers are for your family. Karen and Mira, I am thinking of you and praying for your peace thru your loss.

Gayle Weston-Weidler

October 2, 2011

So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you. I remember all of you well!

Suzan Caudle

October 2, 2011

I am sorry for your loss. Mark had many friends at Estacado High School. Gina and the family are in our prayers.

Leah Daves

October 2, 2011

My condolences to Mark's family---He was a beloved playmate in our childhood, and was thought of often. Karen and Mira, my thoughts and prayers are with you, too. Love, Leah Sumner Daves and The Sumner Family

Linda Gutierrez

October 2, 2011

I'm sorry deeply sorry for your loss of your love one, Mark was well known at Estacado. My prayers go to the family.

Eileen O'Rourke

September 30, 2011

My sincerest condolences

Michael Vanderwoude

September 28, 2011

"Ole Marcus",Gina,and his family, and also Sandy. Mark was one of my best friends for 40 yrs,from Texas Tech. I will miss Mark dearly, and thank the Lord for putting Mark Heatley in my life, as a close friend.

Chuck West

September 27, 2011

May you all know peace and remember good times. We are sad for you all. Please know we are thinking and praying for you all. Chuck and Oleta ( cousins in Colorado)

September 25, 2011

The consummate gifted architect, successful businessman, and honorable friend. His contagious smile, stylish presence and deep love for Gina and his family will be forever remembered – Love you Mark. Rod Deily (Danville, CA)

Karen Willis

September 25, 2011

You all are in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time. Love to you all.
Karen (sister), Joel, & family

Tim and Janet Reid

September 25, 2011

Our heart filled condolences to you Gina, your family and in particular to "Miss Ann." We are so very sorry. May God rest his soul. Love to all.

Mira Heatley Sammann

September 25, 2011

Words just cannot express the feelings of loss when a loved one passes. Prayers for all from us. Mira & Alfred

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