Mark Kendrick Johnson 48 years old, passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on June 19, 2018. He is survived by Jennifer and 3 children: Matthew Keenan, Naomi and Christian. Also, he is also survived by his mother, Barbara Johnson; sister: Maressa Williams (husband Mark and 4 children: Xavier, Damian, Alyssa and Natalie); brother: Michael Johnson (wife Alexandria and children: Soren, Sebastian and Stuart); half sister: Tami Smith and birth-mother Pao Chin Bailey. Mark is pre-deceased by his father Paul K. Johnson.
Mark was born on April 18, 1970 in Khaosiung, Taiwan, Republic of China. In addition to Albuquerque, Mark previously resided in Taipei, Hong King, Singapore, New York, Japan, Louisiana, Indonesia, Colorado, and New Mexico.
Mark attended International Schools in Taipei, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan; Kent School in New York, Tulane University, and Taipei Language Institute.
He was a Linguist, Bible Scholar, Construction Manager, Chef, Caterer, Furniture Restorer, Artist, Soccer Star, Amazing and Dedicated Father. He will be missed by his family and many friends.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, August 4th at 11:30 AM at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, 2727 W. Tangerine Road, Oro Valley. Handouts are available for National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Donations can be made in Mark’s memory to Reach Out Women’s Center, 2648 N. Campbell, Tucson, AZ 85719.