Mark Daniel Richmond

Mark Daniel Richmond obituary, Gold Canyon, AZ

Mark Daniel Richmond

Mark Richmond Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by San Tan Mountain View Funeral Home and Advance Planning Center on Jan. 5, 2026.
Mark Daniel Richmond, 65, of Gold Canyon, AZ passed away on December 27, 2025, after a brief illness. He was born on August 17, 1960, in Livonia, MI to Donald and Dorothy Richmond. Mark graduated from Gabriel Richard High School (formerly St. Thomas) in Ann Arbor, MI in 1978 where he was active in football, basketball, and baseball. He attended Eastern Michigan University. Mark married Margaret (Gerlach) in Ann Arbor on November 18, 1983. Mark owned and operated a computer consulting business and later was a Project Manager for several D365 projects.

Mark and Margaret moved to Arizona 22 years ago where he enjoyed spending time in the Superstition Mountains. Mark would often entertain family and friends while manning his pizza oven, smoker, or grill. Another favorite pastime included attending baseball games, both Cubs spring training games and Diamondback games. Mark loved to travel, often visiting favorite Arizona spots at the Grand Canyon, Oak Creek Canyon, and Tucson. He also enjoyed international travel, exploring Ireland, Scotland, New Zealand, Australia, Italy and many other countries.

Mark was proceeded in death by his parents, Donald and Dorothy Richmond. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Margaret. His brothers John (Sandy), Jim (Clemencia), sisters Therese (John), Rita (John), Betty (Robert), Margaret (Bruce), and Rosie (Tony). Sister-in-laws Debbie (Sean) and Kathy (Greg). And many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held and a later date.

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January 9, 2026

Therese Richmond posted to the memorial.

January 7, 2026

Betty Baldwin posted to the memorial.

January 7, 2026

Rita posted to the memorial.

6 Entries

Therese Richmond

January 9, 2026

I remember your wedding day and how the whole family was happy for you and Margaret. I remember you and your baseball team line dancing and singing My Girl... So cool. I remember how your older brothers tried to protect you from all your sisters. Also that you played Santa for the kids. You will always be loved and missed.
Here's Mark getting the Santa suit with help from John and a pillow.

Betty Baldwin

January 7, 2026

Thank you Mark for being my brother and I know you´re at peace now with Mom and Dad! My heart breaks but I know I´ll see you again, till then I love you

Rita

January 7, 2026

Rest in peace Mark!
Miss you and will always love you.

Rosie Simpson ( nee Richmond)

January 7, 2026

Love you and miss you big brother!

Kevin Trim

January 6, 2026

Rest in Peace, Mark. Thank you for the great St. Thomas/Gabriel Richard years. Rest easy knowing you were a kind soul! Sending a virtual hug your way.

Kevin Trim

Joe Rogers

January 6, 2026

Rest in peace, Mark.

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