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Mark Bordelon Obituary
August 25,1961 - December 25, 2014
Our dear friend and brother Mark Francis Bordelon passed away from a sudden illness on Christmas Day 2014. Mark was born on August 25, 1961. He grew up and graduated from high school in Southern California. Mark was preceded in death by his mother, Joyce M. Sanelle (nee North), and his father, Jerry F. Bordelon, as well as his dearly beloved step-father, Frank Sanelle. Mark is survived by two sisters, and ex-wife, Junko Bordelon. Mark joined the Navy out of high school and served as a submarine sailor during the Cold War. Mark made several enduring, life-long friends while serving his country. Two of those men, Mark Sperr of New Jersey and Rick Keeney of Minnesota were inseparable. Mark worked for a steel trader in the Bay Area and was a vital employee. He is dearly missed by his co-workers, many of whom count him a close friend. Mark loved live music, computers, and his puppies. It was his singularly unique and brilliant sense of humor, as well as a certain innate wisdom, that bound him to the many friends and family who miss him more than they can ever explain.The formal Mass/Wake for Mark will be held at St. Pius Church in Redwood City, CA at 10 a.m. on 1/10/15. There will be an informal gathering for Mark directly after the service at Martins West Pub in Redwood City. All are welcome.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mark Bordelon
Cindy Perales
July 21, 2017
My heart is sad knowing that you are gone. You were my first boyfriend. We were in 7th grade at Oxford. I kept the carnation you gave me on Valentines Day pressed in a book. You were so sweet. Mark, you will always be in my heart. You touched my life in a kind and beautiful way.
Cindy Perales
Mark at the Warfield to see King Crimson
Scott Trunk
February 9, 2015
Nick Nichols
January 14, 2015
To the Bordelon Family,
On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Mark's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and all SUBVETS and their families have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Mark will always be remembered as a “Brother of the Phin” and a great Patriot.
Mark Bordelon
US Navy Submarine Veteran
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, Base Chaplain
Bob Reinisch
January 11, 2015
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (On USSVI), we offer our sincere condolences to Junko and all of the Bordelon family and friends in your loss and sorrow. May God whisper peace into your hearts and comfort and heal them. We are grateful for Mark's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our “Brother of the Dolphin” … "Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country." -- Chaplain Bob Reinisch, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.
Wendi Tolkin - San George
January 3, 2015
My best Friend growing up on Karen Aven . 3 marks on our street i was lucky enough to live directly accross from you . Best memories ever. Your smile your ear for me to talk to all the way through school. You were so grounded in your mind thank goodness one of us had to be. I will always remember you . So glad we reconnected and had a chance to chat recently. RIP my friend.
The best brother ever
Wendi Piazza
January 3, 2015
My brother from the west coast
mark sperr
January 1, 2015
Jill Brown
January 1, 2015
Truly a nice guy. I remember you at Cypress High, me being the shy girl and you always making conversation with me and making me laugh. Thank you for the memories. Rest in Peace.
Thomas
January 1, 2015
In this time of anguish, you are never alone with the God of all comfort to strengthen you. (Psalm 25:16, 17)I am truly sorry for your loss
Julie Smith
January 1, 2015
So many fun childhood memories! Rest in Peace, our dear Friend Mark.
The Hanson Family of Cypress
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