Mark Wayne Solorzano Sr.

Published 12:55 am Saturday, November 8, 2014

9-10-1960 to 9-27-2014

Mark was 54 when he passed away in Salem, OR after a two year battle with cancer. Mark was blessed to have his children by his side. A chef by trade he was never happier than when he was cooking a meal for his large family. Mark was a brother, uncle and friend to many, but he was most proud of being a father to Mark Jr. (Ashley), Trisha (Jeff), Angela (Brian) and Andrew. He also took great pride in his seven beautiful granddaughters Isabella, Genesis, Payton, Kali, Mia, Ariana and little Abigail.

Mark was born fifth out of seven children he leaves behind sisters Juanita and Mary, brothers Armando, Mike and Matt. He was preceded in death by his parents Glenda Cross-Dvorak and Armando Solorzano Sr. and his sister Elizabeth. Mark was born in Long Beach California but went on to live all over the west including California, Nevada, Washington, Oregon and Utah. The last months of his life were spent in Oregon Ducks country his true home. Mark loved to bowl, golf and was a big fan of the LA Dodgers, St. Louis Rams, Portland Trailblazers and the Oregon Ducks. He could recite sports stats with the best of them and would watch any sports on TV. Mark loved music, movies, and books. Mark had a quick witty sense of humor and was king of the one liner. Mark will be forever missed by his large family who pray he is at peace and enjoying the company of his Mom, Dad and sister Bethie.