Mark Pobres Gracias
November 3, 1946 - April 7, 2023
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Mark Pobres Gracias, age 76, of Newark, DE, on Friday, April 7, 2023.
Born in Goa, India on November 3, 1946, he was a son of the late Rosario and Jacqueline Gracias. He later moved to Uganda where he grew up and started working. It is there he met Irene DeSouza, fell in love, and got married. When things got bad in Uganda, Irene and Mark fled to the United States and ended up in Wilmington, DE. Mark worked for ALICO and later with Cigna as a Senior Business Analyst.
Mark was a loving husband to Irene for 51 years. He was a wonderful father to Kyle, Jacqueline and later Matt. Being the oldest of 9 siblings, he made it his duty to look after his brothers and sisters. Mark was a caring brother-in-law; he adored his nieces and nephews and most of all his grandnieces/nephews.
Family meant everything to Mark, but his friends were just as important. So many people considered Mark a dear friend and many have visited Irene and shared wonderful memories of him. Mark was always so hospitable and welcoming to everyone. “The more the merrier “was his saying. He always made sure there was enough food and drink for an entire army. Mark was always the life of the party. Drink in one hand or on the dance floor. He pulled anyone as a dance partner and loved to engage in conversation, even after they just met.
Due to his job, he travelled to multiple countries and eventually took his family with him. Travel was his joy. He wanted to see the world and learn about new cultures and history. Mark made some dear friends on his trips, and many continued to be in touch with him long after the trip.
Three weeks before his passing Mark took Irene, Jacqueline, Matt, and Kyle on a holiday to Panama. By all accounts he had a great time.
Mark had a passion for sports. While he loved basketball, football, and soccer, his biggest love was cricket. As a young man, he played Cricket very well. On most days you could catch him binge watching the Cricket Channel.
Mark loved to give people a great big hug. He had a warm smile and was always interested in listening to other people and finding out about their lives
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 12 pm on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Holy Family R.C. Church, 15 Gender Road, Newark, DE, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 12 pm. Interment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mark’s memory to NAMI (mental health), PO Box 49104, Baltimore, MD 21297 or online by clicking here or to UNICEF Children, 125 Maiden Lane, New York, NY 10038-4912 or online by clicking here.
A Message of Comfort for You
God, in his great mercy,
Knew when loved ones had to part,
Something special would be needed
To bring comfort to the heart.
So He gave us each a precious gift,
Not even time can fade,
Of reliving tender moments
Through the memories we’ve made.
It’s so difficult to understand
Why loss must come to be,
But thank God for precious moments
That live on in memory.
Of smiles exchanged and joys expressed,
Of ups and downs you shared,
Of times you laughed together,
And of all the ways you cared.
For when time has brought your comfort
Through it’s gentle, healing touch.
Your most precious gifts will be those thoughts
Of the one you loved so much.
Mark and Hilda Vitor
Dear Irene and family, Irene’s siblings and their spouses and family
Our heartfelt condolences on your sad loss. May Mark’s soul rest in peace. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Irene, may God hold your hand and give you comfort as you face the future without your beloved husband.
Roland Francis
Mark was as genuine a person as you could meet. When he greeted you with a smile, for that moment the world became a better place.
Colette
Sincere sympathies dear Irene and family
Jonas and Cicely
Never easy to say a final goodbye, specially to such a caring and loving person RIP Mark.
Our deep condolences to the family
Jeannine Pereira
Thank you Uncle Mark for your continuous love and affection. You always went above and beyond to make us all feel welcome in Delaware. You treated me so well buying me personalized Western outfits from Korea and spoiled Chris, Hannah and Maya. I love you and will miss you very much. I will always be your GiGi.
Aunty Irene, Jacqueline & Matt, and Kyle,
I am so sorry you will not have your husband/father/father-in-law in the days to come. I hope the precious times you shared together over many years in many lands will give you comfort and bring a smile to your faces. He will be watching over you with great pride and love. See you soon ❤️
Silvano Gomes
Irene our deepest sympathies and condolences to you and your family on your sad loss.
Dola & Silvan
Vivian and Greta Dias
A very dear friend. Even though we did not meet often, a friend we cannot forget. Goes back to our childhood (for me) and cricket or sports for Vivian. Humble and kind to the core. Our hearts go out to Irene Jaquie, Matt and Kyle. Remember he spent quality time with you, so he lived happy! May his soul rest in peace ❤️
Trevor Remedios
Dearest Irene and family
I am sure you all are going to miss him very much as we all do. Rest assured he is in our prayers.
Loves, Trevor, Fermina and Matthew.
Alina Terekhina
Dear Irene, Kyle, Jacqueline and Matt, words can’t express my sorrow for you and your family. I met Mark last year in Delaware, and his hospitality, kindness and sociality made me feel at home. Please accept my condolences. Thinking of you and praying for peace and solace.
Oscar and Dorelle
Dearest Irene, Jackie and Kyle
Please accept our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences on your great loss.
Mark was an extremely genuine person. Very loving, thoughtful and caring. We will miss his big hugs, his jokes, his laughter and most importantly his love.
Irene you Jackie and Kyle are in our prayers and thoughts. May God give you the strength to bear this great loss.
Mark will be forever loved and remembered. He will be tremendously missed.
Oscar Dorelle and Darren 🙏
Monique Nazareth
Dearest Irene, Jacquie and Kyle,
We’re so sorry for your loss. Mark was a kind and generous man, with a great sense of humor. He’ll be missed by so many. He clearly had a full and wonderful life and touched so many along the way. We hope the happy memories of your time together helps you through your grief.
Sending lots of love,
Monique, Patrick & Greyson
Celia De Souza
Dearest Irene and family.
My deepest condolences to you all.
May you soon discover that through the memories in your heart, you and those who you deeply love, never really part.
May is make your sorrow less difficult to bear, knowing that other hearts reach out to you in Sympathy and in Prayer.
May God comfort you in your loss and May his beautiful Soul Rest In Peace.
Cecy and family.
Betty Barker
To the Gracias family. My condolences and prayers to your family. I’m sure he will be missed by all.
Love Betty Barker
Margaret De Souza
My beloved Brother in law Mark, you will forever be loved & in my heart & mind.
I will miss all the ribbing ever since you dated Irene 52 years ago!
I really appreciated all the love, kindness & caring you bestowed on mum ,dad & myself
on our vacations together & on our visits to Delaware & yours in Toronto.
THANK YOU for coming into my life.
May God reward you with a peaceful afterlife.
I bid you farewell in your journey to eternity until we meet again!
Kathy
Dear Irene, Kyle, Jacqueline & Matt,
Our deepest sympathy to you for the loss of Mark, whom we always remember as such a warm, kind and generous man.
Kathy, Randy, Chris & Aidan.
Alwin Noronha
Irene and family, sincere condolences on Mark’s passing. May his soul rest in peace.
Rick & Lisa Farrah
Oh Irene and family we are very saddened to hear of Marks passing. Though we only knew him a short time we loved traveling through Otaly,Austria and Germany with you both. We were hoping to join you for another exciting travel adventure. Sincere condolences to you and your family. May his memory be eternal. ❤️☦️
Bill & Mena
Irene, Jacqueline, Kyle, Matt and extended family….
Our deepest sympathies to you all. Mark is surely missed. We feel so blessed to have shared so many happy times with you all. Mark was a special person…genuine, honest, sincere, smart, humble, loving & funny. He is surely playing cricket in heaven!! May our Lord bless him & keep him in His care.
Bill & Mena 💜💜
Joe and Hazel Da Silva
Dear Irene and family
It’s with deep sorrow we received
the news of the death of your beloved husband Mark. My friendship with you and Mark go back to our youth in Uganda. We will always remember the fun we had on our get together in Florida. Mark was in his element!
He was a gentle giant and will be
sorely missed. May the good lord give you the strength to get through this difficult time and may Mark rest in peace.
God bless
Joe& Hazel
Eurema Collaco
Dear Irene, Jacqueline, Kyle and Matt.
I was very sad to hear of Marks untimely death. May his ,soul rest in peace. May all the good memories of him help you as you try to move on in life.
Roland was very fond of him as I know he was of Roland. Let’s hope they are having a beer together again.
He will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Take care and stay safe
Eurema
Ray and Barb Treanor
We are so very sorry for the loss of Mark! He was such a great man!
Much love and many prayers for you and the children! God bless all♥️
Daphne Nock
Sincere condolences to you dear Irene and your family. Take comfor in all the beautiful memories you shared together.
Fiona & James Lobo
Dearest Irene, Jacqueline, Matt & Kyle,
We were saddened to hear of Mark’s passing. Fiona and I loved our impromptu chats whenever we met in Toronto. I really got to know Mark a lot more during your spell in Kenya & where I got to see him play cricket with passion.
May the warmth and comfort of lasting memories give you much courage in the days ahead and we pray that his soul may rest in eternal peace.
Loves,
Fiona & James Lobo
Simone Francis
Irene, Jacqueline & Matt and Kyle, our sincere condolences to you, as well as your extended families. Our thoughts are prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Jennifer Labelle
Our deepest condolences on your loss. May you take comfort knowing he is up above in heaven with past loved ones. Cherish the memories, and know you now have a special angel in heaven watching over you. Love, Jennifer, Martin, Dominic & Kate Labelle
Adeline
Our deepest condolences to you and family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you🙏🏻
Michael Alvares
Dear Irene, Jacqueline & Kyle,
I am so sorry to hear of Mark’s death. I offer you my sympathies and condolences.
We are indebted to him as a Founding Member of our Association. I enjoyed his and your presence and participation at our planning meetings and get-togethers.
I offer my prayers and masses for his soul and I pray that God comfort you in your sorrow.
Pete Mellor
Gracias family, please accept my condolences and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Polly and Theodora Dias
Dear Irene, Jacqueline and Matt and Kyle
Words cannot express the sadness we felt on hearing the sad news.
Mark was a very special friend to us and Irene you were just as special too.
We will miss him very much especially his teasing!
Our prayers are with you all.
Love
Polly and Theodora
Osmond Remedios
Our sincere condolences to you Irene and the family. Gone but not forgotten. May the Lord give you the strength and health to continue your journey. May his soul Rest in eternal peace. God Bless.
From Osmond and Gloria
Lourdo & Desiree Fernandes
Dear Irene, Jackie, Matt & Kyle,
Our heartfelt condolences on Mark’s passing. May God give you all the strength to bear this loss. May Mark’s soul rest in eternal peace in the arms if our Risen Lord.
Lourdo & Desiree
Charlaine Francis
Dear Aunty Irene, Jacqueline & Matt, and Kyle,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences in the passing of dear Uncle Mark. My thoughts are with you all of you.
Uncle Mark was a dearly loved friend to our family, actually more than just a friend as he was family considering the connections we share but also based on Dad’s long-standing friendship with him. We know Uncle Mark loved us as he always greeted us with affection. I will always remember his good sense of humour.
He will be remembered fondly. May he rest in peace.
I will continue to pray for all of you, for strength and courage in the days ahead.
With love,
Charlaine Francis
Cedric d'Souza
My Deepest sympathies to Irene,Jacqueline, Kyle and Matt on the sad dismissal of Your husband and Father Mark.
Loretta Moniz
Dearest Irene and family, it is with a broken heart that we offer our condolences to you all. Mark lived a full life and was loved by everyone whose lives he touched. We did not have the pleasure of meeting on many occasions, but when we did, he always left a lasting impression. May you be comforted in knowing that he is now at peace and with his maker.
I’m afraid we will be missing the funeral as we will be out of town, but would dearly love to get together after a certain time has passed. God Bless, love you all.
Tom and Kim
Dear Irene, Kyle, Jackie, and Matt~We feel so blessed to have met Mark and shared time with all of you. This obituary testifies to the full and wonderful life Mark had, and the beautiful memories he has left with many friends and family. May God comfort you in the days, months, and years ahead as you adjust to life without Mark by your side, but always close in your heart. With much love.
Jyothi Chandrasekhar
I remember fondly Uncle’s smile, his ever well intentioned advice, drinking wine with him as we chatted, his barbecue – there are too many things to list! My love and prayers to the family after this tremendous loss. He will be sorely missed.
Anne Fletcher
Dear Irene and Family
Our sincere condolences to you all. May the Lord comfort you all in the loss of your loved one. Love and God Bless.
Anne and Family
Odette and Ludo Pin
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Mark’s passing. RIP Mark. Our deepest sympathy and condolences, Irene and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. May God bless you all and give you strength. With our deepest sympathy, Odette and Ludo Pinto
Coralie Flory
My dearest Irene and family – Mark’s passing came as a shock to me and sadness filled my heart. My memories of Mark on that beautiful trip to Cambodia and Vietnam came flooding my mind. Yes, Mark was such a lovely person and I spent a lot of time talking to him about his health. Irene, my deepest sympathies to you and when loved ones are taken from us, it is God’s way of showing mercy on them. Mark is resting in eternal peace and God will give you the strength to bear your loss. That poem speaks for itself and may you be comforted with cherished memories of Mark.
Peter DeSouza
Deepest condolences Irene and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Peter and Debbie DeSouza
Whitby ON
Alba D'Silva
My deepest sympathies Irene and family. May fond memories comfort you all at this time of sorrow.
May his soul Rest in Peace.
Antonio & Ruby Mascarenhas
Dear Irene and Family
Our sincere condolences on the death of your beloved husband.May has soul rest in Peace.
Lavina Fernandes
Sincere condolences dear Irene and family may his soul rest in peace
Elma da Costa
Rest in peace Mark.
Deepest sympathy to Irene and family.
Elma Da Costa
Edith and Celi Dias
Dearest Irene and family . God made the family unit and though things may change us we always start and end in that unit – there is no greater gift in life. We miss you Mark -especially all those loving memories engraved on the cricket field. We miss you – rest in peace.
Irene we know you and the family will miss him even more while he looks over you and maybe apologizes for taking off too soon!!
Neil DSouza
My deepest condolences to Irene and Family
Rest in Peace Pobres, you are in the good Lords hands now
Mitelia and Victor Paul
Our sincere condolences to you dear Irene and your family. Mark was taken away from you, but from afar he will be your guiding light in everything that you do. Cherish the fond memories of a loving and selfless man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you guide your family.
May He Rest In Peace.
Mitelia, Victor, Rowan and Raina Paul
Joyce de Souza
Dear Irene,
Maureen joins me in sending heartfelt sympathy to you and the family on Mark’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joyce
Hazel Fernandes
Dear Irene & family and extended family: we are sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. May his dear soul rest in peace and may you all treasure the good memories you shared.
Love, Francis and Hazel
Reis and Daisy de Lima
Dear Irene and family,
Our heartfelt condolences on Mark’s passing. May God give you all the strength to bear this loss. May Mark’s soul rest in eternal peace.
Reis and Daisy de Lima
Denis & Muriel Pereira
Dearest Irene, Jackie, Kyle & Matt.
Words cannot comfort your/our loss. We would love to be with you, give you a hug and let you know that you are not alone.
Friendship and memories are what we can cling to, but our thoughts and prayers are for you, for comfort and strength.
God be with you in these difficult times.
Gone but not forgotten. Rest in peace Mark.
Denis, Muriel & Gail
Silu Fernandes
Dear Irene Jackie and Kyle,
Mark’s passing brought me some fond memories of our “Day’s in Nairobi” may he rest in peace and you take comfort in that he was a wonderful Husband, Father and a true Gentleman.
Nancy Gelardi
Irene and family
No more sadness but joy as the Lord prepared a place for him.
Love and prayers
Nancy .your Kololo class mate.
Nancy Gelardi.
Anthony & Anne Braganza
Dear Irene,
Anne and I were really shocked on the news that your beloved husband Mark had passed away.Please
accept our deepest sympathies. I always remember Mark( pobres) at our hockey games and especially
his favourite sport Cricket.He was an excellent person,very friendly and always had a smile.
A holy mass will be offered for his soul at St.Pascal Babylon church in Thornhill,for the repose of his soul
Please take care of you self and be strong at this difficult time
GOD BLESS
GOD BLESS
Peter and Janet Fanuele
We are saddened to hear of Mark’s passing. We enjoyed his friendship and Irene’s also in the years when Kyle was playing soccer with our son Matt. Mark was a very dear friend who shared his wonderful smile with all who spent time with him. We pray that Irene and Kyle and all of your family will find comfort in knowing that the joy of knowing him as our friend has remained with us through all of these years. We feel privileged to have known Mark and Irene as our friends, and Kyle as our son’s friend and team mate. His kind spirit will surely earn him a place in Our Lord’s Heavenly kingdom.
Chris and Toni Saccone
To Irene and the entire Gracias family, we are so sad and shocked of hearing of Mark’s passing. He was an amazing person in my youth when I met him through my Uncle Dan attending Flyers games in DC, he was so excited at ther games and I became more of a Flyers fan because of him.
The years went by and enjoyed every moment with the Gracias family becoming childhood friends with Jacquline and meeting Kyle after him being born. So many years went by since the Syracuse times with my Uncle and Aunt up there where Mark and Irene would sometimes visit, but Mark and Irene attended my mom’s 70th surprise birthday and we never missed a beat like we never had missed times. Unfortunately that was 10 years ago and never saw them since but his wonderful impression as a great man with us stays true!
Mark, we love you and pray for you up in heaven. Thank you from me of the great memories you gave me on those Flyers trips and get togethers.
Our loving prayers,
Chris & Toni Saccone
Yvonne DeQuadros
My dear Irene and family
I was so shocked to hear of Marks passing. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. May the Lord give you strength to carry on and be strong.
Love
Yvonne
Norman Da Costa
Dear Irene, Jacqueline, Matt and Kyle:
Our deepest condolences on the passing of Pobre. Words cannot express the sadness we felt on hearing the sad news. Although we did not meet as often I still remember Pobre on the cricket field where we played against each other on a couple of occasions. Our hearts go out to to you Irene and the rest of the family. May his soul rest in peace. Norman and Delphine
Peter & Ethel Fernandes
Dear Irene and family,
We are deeply saddened for your great loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this traumatic time. Stay strong Irene.
May Mark rest in peace.
Ethel & Peter
Donato & Lucy de Souza
Dear Irene, Kyle, Jacqueline and Matt:
Please accept our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences on the death of your beloved husband and father Mark. May all the good memories of him help you and your family get through this difficult time. May God rest his soul in peace.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Take care
Donat & Lucy
Novarro and Sybil DeQuadros
Dear Irene, Jacqueline, Kyle & Matt:
Prayers from family & friends have ushered Mark into the loving arms of Our Lady
& Her Son, Jesus. He is now reunited with many loved ones…..May his soul rest in peace.
Novarro has fond memories of Mark in Kampala.
Our deepest sympathy. Please be assured of our thoughts & prayers.
Lawrence Dias
My deepest condolences to Irene and family.
Rest in Peace Pobres. I enjoyed playing cricket with you in Uganda.
Doris DesouzaMark
Very sorry to hear the sad news of Marks death. My sympathies to Irene and family sister-in-law’s and brothers inlaws. May his soul rest in peace.
Love and God Bless.
Doris Desouza and family.
John & Gladys Noronha
Dearest Irene, Jacqueline, Matt & Kyle
Our deepest sympathies to you as you begin to cope with your great loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult period of your lives. However we know that your faith in Our Lord will shepherd you through this stage of your journey in life
Mark was a truly genuine person and our recollection goes back to High School and then as part of the Horizon Cricket team in Kampala where he was our captain and leader. While he was a stylish batsman, most importantly his sensitivity to his team members was always much appreciated.
Whenever we met in recent times it was always a pleasure to converse with him and realize that all of his successes in life had not changed him a single iota.
May his Soul Rest in Eternal Peace
With much love
John & Gladys Noronha
Evelyn Demello
Uncle Mark was such a beautiful person. With his bear hugs he would just show his love for us. So genuine and caring. We will miss him dearly.
Our thoughts and love go out to you Aunty Irene, Jacqueline, Matt and Kyle
Johnny and Maura Lobo
Dear Irene, Kyle, Jacqueline and Matt
Deepest condolences to you all.
May treasured memories be a source of comfort at this difficult time.
Thought and prayers are with you.
Memorial masses have been offered – card to follow.
RIP dear Mark!
Johnny and Maura Lobo
John Ed Lobo
To dear Irene and family,
With sincere sympathy on your loss, and the hope that time will help to ease your sorrow.
Thoughts are with you all.
May Mark rest in eternal peace
John Ed
Sybil Fernandes
Dear Irene,
My heart goes out to you and your family on the passing of your beloved husband/father/father-in-law, Mark. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad and difficult time.
With sympathy and love,
Sybil
Marina De Souza
Dearest Irene & family,
Our deepest sympathies to you & all your family members. It was so shocking to hear of Mark’s demise. May he rest in the arms of Our Lord & may you & all your children have the strength & courage to cope with such a sad loss. You are in my prayers. May Our Loving Jesus take Mark into His arms, & grant you peace & comfort to cope.
Marina De Souza
Jerry and Celine Lobo
Dear Irene and family
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Mark. We often met when you visited Mississauga.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this difficult time.
May Mark Rest in Peace
Angelina Gracias
Dear Irene ,Jacqueline Kyle & MattMy sincere condolences to you ‘ll may God give you all the strength. You all are in my thought and prayers
Gwen Pereira
Irene & family,
Deepest sympathy on Mark’s passing. May your happy memories give you all peace & comfort during this challenging time.
May his Soul Rest In Peace.
Gwen Pereira
Mario DeMello
I’m so sorry to hear of Mark’s passing.
My thoughts are with all of you at this time.
Mario
Marge Pothier/Rick Mazandi
Rick and I have fond memories of meeting Mark and Irene at Vanessa and Rob’s wedding on Cape Cod. Our sincere condolences to Irene and children. The wonderful memories of Mark will always remain and bring joy in years to come. Marge and Rick Mazandi
Vanessa Mazandi
Dear Irene and Kyle and Jacqueline, Rob and I are thinking of you all. Mark was such an amazing positive and kind person. He brought an uplifting energy to any room he walked into. I’m so grateful for the memories I have of fun times talking with Mark around our wedding and when Rob and I would visit his parents in Kennett. Thinking of you all and so sorry for this tremendous loss.
Margaret De Souza
I wish you my dearest, Irene, Jackie, Matt & Kyle, peace & consolation as you go through the journey of grief & healing.
I hope during these dark days you take joy in the beautiful memories you all shared with your beloved husband , loving father & father in law Mark
May God, be your close companion in your sorrow & walk beside you in the most challenging days to come. Have faith, that God who has united you here on earth will one day reunite you all in heaven
My heart aches knowing that I cannot be there to support you all during this difficult time & even more because I can’t be there to bid farewell to our beloved MARK. His life was a blessing! His memory a treasure that will forever be etched in my heart. My unconditional love & loving thoughts are with you all as each one of you grieve over MARK’S demise. Yours in sorrow. Margaret (Aunty)
Alban and Laura Rattos
Dear Irene and family
Our sincere condolences and prayers on the loss of our dear friend Mark. May he rest in peace.
Although our paths did not cross much while we lived in Canada, we remember our days in Uganda fondly.
May God give you all the strength to deal with this loss.
Mike and Rose Lobo
Dearest Irene, Kyle, Jacqueline and Matt,
Our deepest sympathies to you on the sad loss of our dear friend Mark. May the perpetual light shine on his soul, and may he rest in peace. Amen. I knew him as Marcus. I lived on Rubaga road, and Mark lived in Kisenyi. When we were kids. I used to walk from my house to his house, and together we used to walk to Norman Godinho School. Those were the days. May Almighty God give you all the strength to cope with this very sad loss.
Zelma Noronha
Dearest Irene and family
My deepest Sympathy at the sad news of dearest Marks passing away.
A classmate who I always remember fondly. We were fortunate to say
hello to him on a zoom call a while ago.
Irene, you and the family are in my thoughts and Prayers at this very difficult
time. Will light a candle to remember this special gentleman on the 20th, R.I.P.
Pobres.
Yours in Love and Sorrow
Zelma Noronha X
P.S. Dearest Margaret, Delphine, Joan and families my deepest sympathy at the sad
news of a loving brother in law. In my thoughts and Prayers xxx
Lawrence Sequeira
My deepest condolences to Irene and family.
We were neighbours in Kampala and schoolmates too. As a growing youngster in Kampala, I knew Mark’s dad Rosario and brothers well. Rosario worked as a outfitter/couturier who not only dressed the local community but tailored for the expats too in Uganda. Leafing through the Vogue catalogues in Lowis & Co’s lounge, the fashionistas then requested Mark’s dad to prepare outfits in the style of the pages. A wonderful and humble family as I remember them.
Mark along with his brothers and I used to play cricket in the yard behind the house as teenagers and he then went on to play at a far higher level.
Rest in Peace my dear fellow.
Mavis DaCruz
Sincere condolences to Irene and the family. May Mark’s soul RIP. in the arms of our Loving God
Hedy Marshall
Dear Irene
Our heartfelt sympathies and condolences to you and your family on your sad loss.
May Mark Rest In Peace in the arms of the Risen Lord
Love and God bless
Hedy and Ron Marshall
Alvito & Olga Fernandes
Our heartfelt condolences to you and the family. You are all in our prayers and thoughts on the loss
of your dear one.
Jean Rabian
Mark was a wonderful, thoughtful person and business associate at ALICO. He will be missed by his many friends and family. Rest in peace dear friend! Peace, love and blessings to Irene and family.
Al & Edna Mathias
Dear Irene, Jacqueline, Matt and Kyle
Our hearts go out to you and your family on the passing of your beloved husband/father/father-in-law, Mark a.k.a. Pobres as we knew him in Kampala. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this sad and difficult time. May God give you the strength and courage to cope with this huge void in your lives. Eternal rest grant unto him Lord – may his soul rest in peace.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Al & Edna
Rex Dmello
Dear Irene, Our deepest sympathies to you, your children, your sisters, and their families. We pray that you are surrounded by God’s comforting love. RIP Mark…
Eva , Rex, Judy and family.
Lenny, Judy and Laura LOPES
Dear Irene, Jackie and Kyle,
It has taken us this long to digest the sad news of Mark. We write this note of condolence with a heavy heart and much sadness. Words cannot express our grief. We cherish the wonderful memories he has left and will remember him always especially the good times in East Africa, Goa and Canada.
With prayers and hugs and kisses we send you our sympathies and condolences.
May Mark rest peacefully in the arms of the Lord.
Tim O’Connor
Mark was always a joy to be around ! Very funny, kind and interesting. I always enjoyed talking with Mark and hearing his travel stories. A nicer person I never met. He will be greatly missed.
Manny and Babes Devotta
Very sorry to hear the sad new our condolence to the family he was always the life of the Party May his soul rest in peace
Malcolm Carrasco
We were shocked and saddened on hearing the untimely death of our dear friend, Mark(Pobres), after being admitted into hospital with breathing difficulties after a recent family vacation
Mark was a genuinely nice guy, humble, caring, with a warm smile and who lived life to the fullest. Mark(Pobres) will sadly be missed by us and surely with those who knew him. I always remember Mark from our childhood days growing up in Kampala, Uganda when Mark’s love of cricket became evident with how he would organise a group of friends to play cricket in open parks in our neighbourhood.
Look back on all the good memories you all were able to have and share before he passed away. May the memories of Mark bring you all comfort during this difficult time in your lives. We hope that you all will derive some comfort in knowing that there are friends who share in your grief.
Please accept our sincere & heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved, Mark. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you grieve. May the good Lord give you the strength to get through this difficult time and may Mark’s soul rest in peace.
Love & God bless
Gracy, Malcolm Carrasco & family
JEAN MARIE DE MELLO
My dearest Irene, Jacqueline, Kyle & Matt,
I was deeply saddened to hear about our dearest Mark. Have fond memories of the Gracias family meeting up with us in the Kenyan National parks and staying with the family occasionally in Nairobi. Mark always welcomed us with open arms, he was a very warm and caring person and had a good sense of humor. He always liked to tease me with that naughty smile!! We love you Mark and may you rest in heaven with the angels and with our loved ones. You are fondly remembered and shall miss you dearly.
David & Lydia Nazareth
Dearest Irene, Jacqueline, Matt and Kyle:
We were greatly saddened to hear of Marks passing. We are thinking of you all at this time of sorrow. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this difficult time. We sending caring thoughts your way to support you through this.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
Love and hugs
David, Lydia, Nicole, Robbie, Rex and Amaya.
Austin and Vinita Lobo
Dear Irene, Kyle, and Jacqueline
Our deepest condolences on Mark’s passing. He was always cheerful, kind, helpful, compassionate and he did a lot for the community. We pray that you find comfort and strength in this trial and that his soul will rest in peace. May the blessing + of Almighty God come down upon your family and remain with you forever .
Georgina Monteiro
I fondly remember Uncle Mark during our time in Kenya when we would go and spend time in Nairobi with the family. May his soul RIP
Our love to you Aunty Irene, Jacqueline, Matt and Kyle at this difficult time. We are thinking of you all🙏🏽❤️
Jacinta D’ souza
Dearest Irene,
My heartfelt sympathies to you, Jacqueline, Matt and Kyle.
I always remember Mark as a very jovial, fun loving person. Fond memories especially in Kenya when we would meet up at the Game Parks Mark, Arthur and Peter would enjoy each others company, always with a cold Tusker beer in their hands, talking about different things.
I was very touched when Mark rang me up and comforted me when Pete passed away and spoke very highly of him.
Irene, Mark is at Peace now looking from above and watching his family.❤️
May his soul rest in Peace.🙏
Tess and Edgar Desa
Dear Irene and family,
Our heart felt condolences on your tremendous loss. We were so sorry and shocked to hear the news about Mark.
Edgar and I have so many happy memories of you, Mark, Jacqueline and Kyle during Mark’s tenure with Alico in Nairobi, Kenya.
Mark, with his ready smile and generous soul, touched others in beautiful and always respectful ways.
May his legacy surround you all with a circle of love, peace, comfort and courage at this most challenging time.
Rest in Peace our dear friend Mark. Tess, Edgar, Risa, Remi and families.
Debby and Larry Almeida
Our Heartfelt condolences dear Irene, Jackie and Kyle. May Mark’s soul Rest In Peace and may God give you the strength to get through this difficult time.
Fiona Pinto-De Souzaza
Dear Irene, Kyle, Jaqueline and Matt,
Hearing the news, we immediately felt the loss of a wonderful, kindhearted, fun loving individual; your precious husband and dad.
Our heart and prayers go out to you, at this time of sorrow. Stay strong and keep the beautiful memories of Mark alive, as you go down this path.
With our deepest sympathy,
Melba, Ralph and Fiona
Francisco
Dear Irene, Jacqueline, Matt and Kyle.
Thinking of you’ll during this difficult time.We will pray for God’s strength and comfort for your family in the coming days.
Francisco and Delilah
Robyn Smith
Irene and family
I will be thinking of you tonight here in Australia. May he rest in peace.
Clayton Fernandes
Dearest Irene, Jacquie and Kyle,
My deepest condolences to you all.
We had great memories with Mark and family when Gavin, Chris and the Boys travelled to Delaware on our multiple sports road trips.
I hope the happy memories throughout the years helps you through this difficult time.
Positive vibes and warm wishes…
Clayton
Eugene & Liesse Saldanha
Dearest Irene, Kyle, Jacqueline, and Matt,
The children, of course, will not know us, but you, Irene, and Mark, shine brightly in our fading memories of Kampala and the Norman Godinho School many, many years ago! We clearly remember Pobres, as we then knew him, walking to school all the way from Old Kampala, neat in his dress, neat in his demeanour, and very neat in his class and homework! A true gift to his teachers! We have managed to learn Mark’s life by reading all the wonderful messages on this condolence page from his family and friends, especially those we knew in Kampala, and concluded that only a good student could accomplish all that he did! Mark, thank you for bringing old friends together to wish you one fond farewell! We rejoice in the thought that now we have someone batting for us on the divine fields of Paradise!
To you, Irene, and the family, we pray that God blesses you all with comfort and strength, and replaces your tears with smiles from the jokes, the laughter, the tears, and the closeness you shared with Mark over the years!
Tony Reg DSouza
His warm and welcoming smile, generous hospitality, teasing humour and above all his love of life and family will remain etched in our hearts. Will celebrate those memories today with a cold glass of beer. Dear Irene and family love from Downunder. Rebecca and Tony.
Tony and Ruth Rodrigues
Dearest Irene and family,
Our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences on your great loss. May beautiful memories give you strength in these
difficult days. Mark was a loving, caring person and always had a big warm hug for you whenever we met. He will be missed
and remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May his soul rest in peace.
With Love and God’s Blessings,
Tony and Ruth
Jeremy & Michelle Pereira
Dear Irene, Jacqueline and Matt, & Kyle,
Our deepest condolences on Mark’s passing. He was truly a gentle man. He would always greet us with a warm welcome, a big hug, good conversation and a cold beer.
May God grant him eternal rest.
Jeremy, Michelle, Isabella & Sydney
Valerie
Dearest Irene, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God’s Blessings be with you all.
Felix DMello
We are so sorry to hear about Pobres passing. Sympathies to Irene and family, Margaret, Delphine and family and Joan and family. We will keep all of you in our daily prayers.
Annie & Michael Gibson
Gracias Family, Our deepest condolences for your loss. What a life Mark has lived and his legacy will continue on with all the lives he’s touched. I met Mark through his son Kyle who quickly became part of our family when he moved to Cleveland. When we finally got the chance to meet Kyle’s parents it was abundantly clear where his warm hearted generosity, likeability, and passion for life came from. It was honor to have met such a man and his life is one we should all aspire to live.
Edmund,Austin ,Brenda and Linda
Dear Irene,
Please accept our condolences and sympathy on
your sad loss , may Mark’s soul rest in peace and perpetual light shine on him. Our prayer and thoughts are with you and your family .
Dr John Wasniewski & Staff
We are so sorry for your loss, Mark was definitely a favorite of ours , we loved when he came to the office , he knew us all by name . Sending thoughts and prayers
David, Lydia Nazareth & family
Dearest Irene, Jacqueline, Matt and Kyle:
Firstly, our sincere apologies for the delayed message.
There are no words that can comfort you all at the loss of Mark. We would have loved to be with you, hugging and comforting you all, but unfortunately we had prior plans, that could not be changed.
Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow. Our hearts go out to you at this difficult time. Wishing you the best and know you have our full support in every moment. We are thinking of you all and are sending caring thoughts your way to support you through this.
May god be with you all and give you strength. May Mark’s soul rest in peace.
Norman and Jennifer Fonseca
Dear Irene, Kyle, Jacqueline and Matt,
Words can not express how sorry we are for your great loss – the passing of your beloved Mark, a devoted husband and a doting Dad….
May God’s healing presence surround the four of you and give you the courage and strength to journey on without Mark’s physical presence.
Meanwhile, know that Mark lives. He is risen. He was born to eternal life on April 7th. He also lives on in the hearts and memories of all those who had the pleasure of knowing and loving him.
Eternal rest grant unto Mark, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. ✝️
Love and prayers,
Norman and Jennifer Fonseca
William & Carol Fernandes
Dear Irene, Jacqueline & Kyle
We were deeply saddened to hear of Mark’s passing and will continue to keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Please accept our deepest sympathy and may God give you the strength, courage and comfort to get through this very sad and difficult time.