Mark Edward McDonald
February 27, 1961 ~ December 6, 2005
Resided in:
Pueblo, CO
Mark E. McDonald, 44, of Pueblo, passed away Dec. 6, 2005, in Colorado Springs. Survived by his mother, Pauline M McDonald of Pueblo; siblings, Jeanette (Rick) Miller of Aurora, Colo., Margaret McDonald of Pueblo, Mary (Guy) Hayes of Rock Springs, Wyo., John (Joan) McDonald of Pueblo, David W. McDonald, Rye, Colo., Judy Aspnes of Aurora, Rick (Val) McDonald of Colorado Springs, Loretta (Patrick) Burns of Pueblo and Debora (Silvey) Dominguez of Laramie, Wyo.; 19 nieces and nephews; 11 great nieces and nephews; aunts and uncles and numerous cousins. Preceded in death by his father, John L McDonald; great-niece, Shelby A Sweet; grandparents, Mark and Rose Elich and William and Bertha McDonald. Mark was born Feb. 27, 1961, in Pueblo. Mark graduated from South High School in 1979 and worked as an electrician for Western Forge in Colorado Springs.Mark was a friend to all and would do anything and everything for anyone who asked. He was very good with his hands and meticulous in everything that he did. He especially enjoyed family gatherings where the family competed in sports and he more than ever enjoyed holding the babies, great nephews and nieces. Mark took care of his mother. His family and friends will miss him dearly.
Viewing at the funeral home Friday from 2 to 6 p.m. Funeral service, 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, 2005, at Our Lady of the Meadows, 23 Starling, with the Rev. Father Kevin Novack as celebrant.
In lieu flowers and food, please make memorials to ACOVA, a Community Organization for Victim Assistance or Victim's Compensation Program through Montgomery & Steward Funeral Directors, 1317 N. Main St., Pueblo, Colo. 81003. Online condolences, www.montgomerysteward.com
To all of Mark’s family:
I worked with Mark for a long time. I will miss all the stories he liked to tell, especially when he told of the “pranks” he liked to pull on his sisters! I used to laugh at the way he would always start his stories with “check this out”. He loved to talk about movies he liked and was quick to hit me with a pop quiz of some kind out of nowhere. Mark was the best at what he did at Western Forge and they will never find anyone to fill his shoes. He was a good and loyal friend. I had never known anyone quite like him, he truely was one of a kind. He will be missed. I know I will think of Mark every time I see a banana pie!
To Mrs. McDonald:
Mark loved and cherished you with all of his heart. He always spoke very highly of you and he knew how proud you were of him.
Dave,
As I sit here thinking of you and your family, I wish you hope in the midst of sorrow, comfort in the midst of pain, and that you find strength in family, friends and memories. May God Bless your family.
Love Karen
To the McDonald Family,
I remember Mark from high school and how gentle he was. He touched many lives and his memory will live on. Please take care of yourselves and if ACOVA can help in any way, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Sincerly,
Janice Curtis
ACOVA
McDonald Family, I am so sorry for your loss! Mark was the kindest soul a person could know. Mark was always a caring and compassionate person, and a good friend. I have lots of fond memories of when we were young. But even as we grew into adulthood and began our own lives, I could always count on Mark to lend an ear and just be a friend. I will miss him greatly!! Please, if there is anything at all I can do, Even something small,let me know. My thoughts and prayers are with you all! Sincerly, Tammy (McBride) Schafer
Dear Deb and Silvey,
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Let us know if you need anything. We are here for you always!
We love you!
Mack, Amy, Nicolette, Natalie and Noelle
I had the chance to work closely with Mark this Summer at Western Forge and I learned alot from him, he dared to be different and I respected him for that. His patience was commendable and I will not soon forget him. I’m sorry he had to leave us so soon, my condolences to all of his family members. He will forever look down upon us all with a smile.
Pauline,
Jeanette, Margaret,Mary,Loretta, John, David,Judy, Rick, Loretta, Debora,
We were so sorry to hear about this great loss in your family. Our sympathy and prayers are for you and your family. May God Bless you all and help you through this sad time in your lives.
Evelyn & Willard Keller
Mark was one of the nicest people you could ever hope to meet. We wish we could be there with you.
Love, The Walkers
Deb and Family:
Deb I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my
thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Loretta and family,
I’m so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless You
Carol, Eric, Trevor & Erica
Dear John, Joan, John Paul & family,
We were so sorry to hear about this great loss in your family. Be assured of our sympathy and prayers for you and your family. May God Bless you all and help you through this sad time in your lives. The Zugelder family
Dear Debora & family,
I am deeply saddened by your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of grief.
Ellen
We are deeply saddened by your loss, and will keep you in our hearts and prayers for comfort and peace.
Pete fondly remembers Mark and their childhood. I was privileged to meet Mark when we moved back to Pueblo. Mark and Pete sat on the front porch and caught up on lost years, while I listened to their childhood stories. We all laughed so hard that night. It was a wonderful evening. We will cherish those memories. He will be missed so much more than words can express.
Heaven has been given a great gift in Mark, and until we all meet again…. Take Care Mark & God Bless.
With much Love,
Pete and Lisa Prigmore
Dave, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I know what a shock this is to you and your family, I’ve been there as well. If you need ANYTHING! you know you can always call me. You and your family are in my prayers for God to give you strength during this difficult time. What a wonderful brother Mark is, and how special that he touched the lives of so many people in his lifetime. God watch over you and your family,
Rose