Mark Steven LaRocca

Mark Steven LaRocca obituary, Lumberton, TX

Mark Steven LaRocca

Mark LaRocca Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Broussard's Mortuary - Major Drive on Dec. 16, 2025.
Mark Steven LaRocca, 69, of Lumberton, died Monday, December 15, 2025. He was born on May 4, 1956, in Beaumont, to Lotus Jean St. Clare and Victor T. LaRocca.

Mark was a 1974 graduate of French High School where he was in the ROTC. National Honor Society, and an Eagle Scout. He was an avid fisherman, a master electrician and a master craftsman.

He was a loving devoted father, husband and friend. Mark was selfless and always putting others before himself and was a man of honor.

He had a successful electrical contracting business he started himself when he was thirty years old. Mark drew plans and built his home in Lumberton himself at twenty-four years old.

Mark was diagnosed with cancer eleven years ago. He fought it with courage and strength. He had a great love and faith for God. Mark will be sorely missed by his many friends and family.

Survivors include his wife, Sherrie LaRocca; daughter, Christy Norsworthy and her husband, Daniel; granddaughter, Harper Norsworthy; siblings, Philip LaRocca and his wife, Kim; Paula LaRocca; Pat LaRocca and his wife, Beckly; and Lisa Blanchard and her husband, Jay; brother-in-law, Jim Bob Robinson and his wife, Joyce; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mark is preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Tim LaRocca.

Memorial contributions may be made to MD Anderson Cancer Center P.O. Box 4486 Houston, Texas 77210 or Infant Jesus Catholic Church, P.O. Box 8180, Lumberton, Texas 77657.

A gathering of Mr. LaRocca's family and friends will begin 10:00 a.m. with his memorial service to follow at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Broussard's, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His cremation arrangements were handled through Broussard's Crematorium.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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