MARK DONALD LIDDIARD

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MARK DONALD LIDDIARD April 29, 1954 February 12, 2010 After a hard fought battle with cancer, it is with great sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Mark at his home surrounded by family. Born to the late Wilfred and Nora Liddiard of Winnipeg, he will be deeply missed and his memory will forever be cherished by his beloved wife Kerry Lee and children Riley (Stephanie), Meghan (Mathieu) and Colin (Kailyn). Mark is survived by his sister Anne Marie Roloff (Bodo), father and mother-in-law Wilmer and Joan Odlum, sisters-in-law Kim Drewry (Randy), Judy Berezay (Carter), June Blair (Glen), Denise Koroscil (Bruce) and was admired by his many nieces and nephews. Mark grew up in Winnipeg where he attended high school at St. Boniface Diocesan High School and River East Collegiate. His post secondary education was completed at Red River Community College. After graduating college in 1977, he started his career with GWL. In 1979 Mark met his soulmate and best friend Kerry and together they moved to BC in 1980. They were married May 2, 1981 in Clearwater, Manitoba. They began their family in 1985 with the birth of their first son Riley in New Westminster and soon followed by the birth of their daughter Meghan in 1986. After moving back to Winnipeg in 1990 to be closer to family, they welcomed the birth of their second son, Colin born in 1991. Mark was employed by GWL, BC Systems Corp., Ins. Corp. of BC, MPIC, System House, EDS, Investors Group, and most currently at MTS Allstream. He was also most recently the president of ITSMF Manitoba. Mark participated in various sporting activities including hockey (goaltender), football, baseball, running, racquetball, squash, golf, curling, skiing and snowboarding. He was also actively involved in coaching baseball, hockey and most recently football with the Transcona Nationals. He was a proud longtime member of the Elmhurst Golf and Country Club where he enjoyed his weekly rounds of golf. Mark had many fond memories of family vacations to the cabin in Lake of the Woods and snowboarding in the mountains of BC. He also enjoyed travelling with Kerry to the sunny beaches of Hawaii, Dominican and Bermuda. The latest addition to his life was Hogan a West Highland Terrier, who gave him companionship and enjoyment during those tough times. Interment took place at Sunnyside Cemetery and a Celebration of Mark's Life was held on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at Seasons Funeral Chapel in Oakbank. Kerry and the family would like to thank everyone for their contributions and support. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to The Rainbow Society, 303-1 Wesley Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R3C 4C6.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 20, 2010