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Mark Dobbins Obituary
Mark is survived by his wife, Vicenta Dobbins; mother, Joyce Dobbins; father, Billy Dobbins Sr.; brothers, Kenneth Dobbins and Billy Dobbins Jr.
Mark was an outstanding high school and college athlete. He earned "All League Honors" in football, track and wrestling. He played for Palm Springs High School, College of the Desert and Cal State University of Fullerton.
Mark will be sadly missed and remain forever loved by his many friends and family.
Visitation will be at Forest Lawn Cathedral City on Monday, March 5, 2007 from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Services will be held on Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at Ramon Chapel at Forest Lawn, 69855 E. Ramon Rd, Cathedral City at 11:00 a.m. with Forest Lawn in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mark Dobbins
Kameron Sloan Dobbins
July 25, 2023
Mark you were my uncle and I still miss you. It´s 2023 and I still remember your booming voice saying my name as soon as you saw me. You always seemed so tough, I still remember your bear hugs however. Mostly I remember how you always making us all laugh. I still miss you and love you Uncle mark.
-Kameron Sloan Dobbins
Sherri Hughes (Straley-Trego)
June 9, 2007
Mom told me a story about Mark, Char and Danny racing each other down the street... Danny came home with scaped up knees and elbows... Not sure who won, but it brought tears to mom (Connie) and Dannys eyes as they tried to explain it to me.
I'll always remember Mark's warm smile, big heart and bright deep blue eyes...
RIP Mark, you're dearly missed.
Juan Varela
April 2, 2007
Mark was a great uncle. I never forget the times we will play Madden and he always beat me. The best memory i have is when i finally beat him on New Years for the first time. I miss playing with him. So every time i play it will reminder of all the good times we had.You will be miss.
Marrisa Gonzales
March 28, 2007
*Mark* There will never be another like you. Rest in Peace Dear Friend as we will never forget you!
Mike Moonan
March 26, 2007
I've known Mark since the 7th grade.
He gave me the nickname "Moonman" playing football at NNC. I didn't see Mark alot after High School but on those occasions his big booming voice yelling out "hey Moonman" still makes me smile. Rest well my friend, you left us way to soon!
denise sommers kading
March 9, 2007
Mark I didnt know you very long compared to all the rest of your friends but when i meet you I was pregnet and you we very kind to me and the stranges thing is we both live in the tree house and didnt know oneanother we will miss your laughter and your strenght and your love most of all we will see you one day love denise gary sommers kading
Shawn & Jill Swingholm
March 9, 2007
The man with the golden heart and smile. You will be miss dearly.
Ishy Jones
March 8, 2007
Miss you ROADDOG!
Alex (bird) Gonzales
March 7, 2007
mark was an awesome guy. and always like family to me. you will be missed terribly. Rest in peace. love ya man!
Jim Fedor
March 7, 2007
You will be missed my friend. You made alot of people laugh and were a good friend to many. JIM FEDOR
Scott Chariton
March 7, 2007
Kenny and Billy, just wanted you to know that my thoughts are with you guys. I remember the little kid we called Oskie. Seems like yesterday but, somehow the years got by us and we all grew up to face all that adult crap. I hope you're both doing as well as can be expected.
Steve Poltz
March 5, 2007
I remember being a 98 pounder and Mark being a heavyweight and still wrestling me at practice and laughing the whole time. He seemed like a giant to me. He always made me smile on the bus trips to various wrestling meets and made the drives seem much shorter. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Chris Carey
March 5, 2007
Rest in peace my friend. You are missed.
Michelle Corpolongo-Bateman
March 5, 2007
Mark my handsome friend this is a challenge to write since my tears won't stop flowing. Although we were no longer in eachother's day to day lives, the impression you left on my heart will always be. You were kind, jovial, mischievious, fun and loyal to those you cared about. I always felt protected when you and John were around you two were like bookends. A chapter in my young life that is filled with pages of fond memories with you and the gang is something I will always cherrish. I saw you recently and it was as if no time had passed. No awkwardness just Mark my old highschool buddy and me chatting. It was comforting. God Bless you my sweet friend. You will never be forgotten.
keith Wilson (Sendejas)
March 5, 2007
As little boys we rode our bicycles as fast as we could in hopes of flying, and swore we did, as young boys we competed on fields of sport for fleeting greatness, and declared ourselves great, but the laughter is silent, the body dances no more and sadness is overwhelming.
God Bless you Mark, I will miss you, but never forget you
Pooh
Don & Twylia Marion
March 5, 2007
Dobs, you are so missed. You were always there asking about each of us individually and how we were. Always with a smile. We had such wonderful times together and you are a part of us. We will celebrate again together one day in heaven. Love ya, Don,(Peepop) Twylia, Don Jr., Daryle and Dyan.
George and Chris Handley
March 4, 2007
Mark will be missed by our whole family. Our thoughts, prayers and heartfelt sympathy is expressed to his family.
Susey Chariton
March 4, 2007
I cannot believe you're gone... Even though our lives went seperate ways I never forgot about you. Especially your smile. I remember you as having a heart of gold. Always making sure that who ever I was dating was treating me right and that I was happy.
Thank you for that.
I have some great pictures of you from our early years. My absolute favorite is the one with you and the boys (John, Chuck and Mario). Rest in peace Mark. Sleep with God and the angeles. Sorry life got that hard for you.
Coach, Jim Judd
March 4, 2007
I have many fond memories of coaching and working with the Dobbin boys. I thought a great deal of Mark. I last talked to him at a PSHS football game in 2005. Mark was a very caring person. He is one of the good people that will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Gerrit and Brandy
March 3, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dobbins' Family. Rest in Peace, Mark, thanks for so many great times.
Niki Scicli
March 3, 2007
You will forever be in my thoughts. you will be missed..
Rick & Jody Grissom
March 3, 2007
Where do you start? How do you say goodbye to a great friend? We all love you Mark and will miss your smiling face. The days at the welding shop won’t be the same without your visits. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family and you will always be in our heart.
Diedria Barrier
March 3, 2007
Mark will be deeply missed, whenever family and friends would get together we knew he would be there handing out his great big teddy bear hugs and that will be terribly missed by all, we love you Dobbins and will see you in heaven,with love Diedria, Delanie, Deanne, Buddy and Dallas
Roger Renfro
March 3, 2007
Mark was such a bright spot in my life. I feel like some light is gone. I'll never forget the days we & the rest of the Palm Springs Wrestling Team spent together "laughing & scratching" on the mat, on the bus, at the matches, in the locker room...Mark made the hard work fun. We're all going to be less without Mark.
Susan Burnside
March 2, 2007
Mark was a kindhearted human, gracious in so many ways. Rest in Peace!
Bobby and Donna Smith
March 2, 2007
Mark you will be missed. What wonderful times we have shared. Lots of laughter. Dancing at Cecils, memorable pool parties. "Friends Forever" We Love You Bobby,Donna,Brianne,Ashley,Bobby Jr. and Alana
Charles & Debbie Scicli
March 2, 2007
Where do we begin? Mark was there when our kids were born! He was at almost every Christmas Dinner,Thanksgiving and Birthday. Not to mention all the inbetween times. He loved our parents our children and us. We loved him right back. He was an expected fixture in our home. And if by chance he wasn't around, everyone would ask...."Where's Dobb's?" We always had loads of fun. I can't imagin our lives without him. All of us will miss him with all our hearts. We love you Mark. Until we meet again.
Charles, Deb, Jenee, Chanel & Char JR.
Carol and Bobby Nichols
March 2, 2007
Our prayers and hearts are with all the family
jacques devore
March 2, 2007
I will always remeber Mark with a big smile and a great laugh. He was a great wrestler and a great individual. He will be missed.
Suzanna Ferebee (Whann)
March 2, 2007
My fond memories of PSHS will always include Mark. His big personality was as big as his heart. His way of making everyone around him laugh, kept his friends close. May you find comfort in knowing that so many people loved Mark and that his friendship was treasured by many. With my deepest sympathy.
Carrie Vagran
March 2, 2007
My memories of Mark Dobbins goes a long way back to Palm Springs High which only seems like yesturday,he was a wonderful friend.I will never forget that he was there for me through good and bad times,I will always have good memories and he will be in my heart forever. Carrie
Nancy Warner
March 2, 2007
I am praying for the framily of Mark .
Dana Richards
March 2, 2007
Growning up in Palm Springs was an amazing experience. The people we shared our school years with leave an indelible imprint on our hearts forever. Mark is one of those people who I will never forget and always think of with a smile. Mark had a tough guy persona that was easy to portray as he was a mountain of a man. But underneath he was kind and gentle. I remember him always laughing and making those around him laugh also. I will miss you Mark. Sleep with the angels my handsome friend.
Castillo Family
March 2, 2007
Mark was a great man. He will truly be missed. We love you Mark.
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