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Chapel of the Chimes Oakland Funeral Home, Crematory and Columbarium

4499 Piedmont Avenue

Oakland, California

Mark Matinog Obituary

Mark Damian Matinog It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Mark D. Matinog, on December 21, 2012. He is survived by his father, Ronald Matinog and his step-mother, Joanne, his brothers Jonathan and Christopher, sister Alexis , and his very dear friend, Kelly Foreman, and his little dog, Maggie. He is also survived by uncles, aunts, cousins and many good friends. Mark was predeceased in death by his Mother, Mary B. Feby. Mark was born in Philadelphia, PA, and moved with his family to San Francisco, CA, in 1977, at the age of nine.
Mark had a distinguished career as a Real Estate Investor. He knew the value of persistent hard work which guided him to achieve many accomplishments throughout his life. Mark was gifted and multi talented, a collector of artworks and vintage scooters. He was well traveled and enjoyed many trips abroad.
Friends and Family are invited to attend a viewing at Chapel of the Chimes, 4499 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland , CA 94611, on Sunday, January 6, 2013 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, January 7, 2013, at 1:00 PM , at Chapel of the Chimes, followed by committal at Mountain View Cemetery, 5000 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, CA.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Mark Matinog

24 Entries

Scott

July 3, 2025

Your family took advantage of you and yet you loved and took care of them, you really supported them Mark, you are still supporting them. You were a loving generous man, you were a great human being, I still am deeply pained by your untimely death. Love you always.
- Scott

Jackie Gishkin Pikula

January 22, 2013

Very deeply saddened!!

Jackie Gishkin Pikula

Delphine

January 21, 2013

FOR Mark soul

Kathy F.

January 12, 2013

I am so heartbroken and saddened to have just learned of Mark's passing. Although I hadn't seen Mark in some time, I had known him since he was a little boy. He left this world way too soon. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family; Ron, Joanne, Jonathan, Christopher, and Lexie. Mark may be gone, but he will never be forgotten.

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Terry Gaynor

January 10, 2013

Just learned of Marks passing. Mark attacked life with an energy and enthusiasm that was inspirational. He always had a big smile or laugh that was contagious. He left us way too soon and will be missed. Deepest sympathies to all.

Nelson Wong

January 9, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Mark's passing. Although I have not seen Mark for decades, I will always remember the fond memories living on California Street as neighbors and same high school class. We skated and scootered together. He introduced me to Philly Cheesesteak on Divisadero back in 1985! I always envied that GTI of his. Most of all, Mark was a great friend and very well liked. RIP my friend.

Nelson Wong ~ San Francisco, Class of 86' Washington High

sympathies from the old gang!

James Douglas

January 9, 2013

We are stunned and saddened by this news. Our apologies that we just found out about Marks passing today.

We met Mark as a teenager when we moved into the neighborhood around 1986.

He was always working on bicycles, scooters, and then progressed into cars. Being a car guy myself, we hit it off right away.

We sat around the local cafe and talked about all sorts of things. We worked on cars together, we drank together, we had fun.

Mark embraced life in a way few people ever will. Never afraid to take a chance. Never afraid to cut and run if something did not work out. Mark lived!

We offer our deepest sympathies during this time of loss to Ron, Joanne, Jonathan, Christopher, Alexis, and his side kick Kelly.

James & Sondra
San Francisco

The Matinog Family

January 9, 2013

We still cannot believe this has happened.We are all very sad.Mark was so young and acheived so much.We are very proud of him.He will forever be in our hearts.

STOU Barkouki

January 8, 2013

I was distraught with sorrow when I heard about the death of Mark my deepest condolences to all of Marks' family and friends.

Milideo Family

January 7, 2013

Dear Ron, Joanne, Jonathan, Christopher and Lexie,

We offer our deepest sympathy for the loss of your beautiful Mark. Our lives have been forever changed by his passing. Mark filled many hearts with his loving and compassionate demeanor. He was a man of great character and integrity. Everyone he touched was blessed to have known him. We will forever hold his memory in our hearts.

Love,
Renie, Mark, Matthew and Katie

"Good-night, sweet prince; And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest."

Don & Linda Levison

January 6, 2013

Our deepest sympathies to you both. I know how proud you were of Mark. This has to be the hardest thing in life one could have to endure. See you soon.

manos

January 6, 2013

good bye my friend ride your vespa to eternity

January 6, 2013

I was very saddened to hear of Mark's passing away at such a young age. I will keep him in fond memory, and my heartfelt condolences go to Joanna, Ronnie and family.
Armanda (Switzerland)

Albert Camarena

January 5, 2013

My deepest condolences to all of Marks' family and friends. I was truly sadden by the news of his passing, I spent many wonderful days with Mark and will never forget his great laugh. Mark was a loving person with a unquenchable zest for life and a good friend. I will miss him.

January 5, 2013

I'm incredibly sorry to hear this. Care and empathy to family... It is so sad.

Louis Grim

January 5, 2013

An unforgettable, hilarious, driven character and partner in countless escapades. He will be missed.

Alison Finnegan Etcheverry

January 5, 2013

My sympathy and prayers go to Mark's family during this difficult time. I have fond memories of Mark in high school, college, and beyond; both in SF and at UCLA...Mark always lived life to the fullest. He will be missed.

Florentia Celeste

January 5, 2013

I will never forget you.?

Adam Frankel

January 5, 2013

I enjoyed my time with Mark – the ultimate city boy. It saddens me to know that he won't be cruising the streets anymore. The news of his passing is truly heartbreaking. My condolences to his family and friends.

Neil D.

January 5, 2013

One of the nicest and best persons in the hood, and wherever. Really shocked to lose such an energetic and positive person so early. May you rest in peace my friend.

Jennifer Isaacson

January 4, 2013

To Mark's family and friends, I am so sorry for your loss.

Angie & Janice

January 4, 2013

We are heartbroken at the news of Mark's passing. He left this world much too soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mark's family. We always enjoyed his enthusiastic daily visits and his special place in our neighborhood family.

Mike P.

January 4, 2013

I am very saddened to read this. Mark was a great guy, the first person in the neighborhood whom I met when moving to San Francisco 19 years ago. He encouraged me to park in front of the garage he rented, so other people wouldn't block him in. I never lacked for parking.

My condolences to Ron and Joanne, whom I got to know at the garage, and to the rest of his family and friends.

Hichem Barkouki

January 4, 2013

I am terrified by the loss of my best friend Mark .He was a bon vivant.He was generous, I will never forget our trip to Thailand and how you took care of me . you were a brother to me. the Barkouki family will never forget you.

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