Stratford native, Mark Souza, passes away unexpectedly at 59 years old

Mark was born in Hanford, CA in 1957, and he grew up in Stratford, CA with his mother and father, brothers and sister. He helped out with his dad's service station and mom's drive in. He was a Lemoore High School graduate. He worked 10 years for the creamery in Lemoore for the Teamsters Local 517.

He joined the Asbestos Union Local 16 in 1987, which he recently retired from.

Nevada is where he met his wife Terri. They married July 25, 1998, and were inseparable.

Mark lived a life full of joy. He loved his family and it showed every day. He loved to be outdoors camping, fishing, or hunting as the outdoors were his favorite way to pass time. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He will be missed dearly and was loved even more.

Mark is preceded in death by his mother, Zephrina Souza; father, Edward Souza and his sister Carol.

Mark is survived by his wife Terri, daughter Jessica, and grandchildren Lukas, Nykolas, Drake, Brian, and Ashley, and two brothers Larry and Garry.