MARK WILLIAM NIEMAN

Condolences & Memories (21 entries)

• I am so sorry Lisa for your family’s loss. Mark was such a gentleman and a true friend to all who knew him. I always felt supported in our business activities, as Mark was such a professional. I enjoyed many stories about his family’s pharmacy retail business. His family’s business values were evident in Mark’s commitment to salesmanship, customer service and Abbott Laboratories. Most of all, his love for his family was evident in everything that he did. I have thought of him often and can say that he was an absolute privilege to work with. Until we meet again, with our pharmaceutical detail bags in hand!! Definitely some of the best years that I spent in the healthcare industry! Thank you Mark. - Posted by: Leslie Inglis (Friend and Business partner - Abbott Laboratories) on: Mar 04, 2025

• I have just recently heard of Mark's passing and I was very saddened to hear the news. He was a person that we comment on as being to young to leave us. I knew Mark as a young fellow many years ago at St. Paul's but even before that when his father coached me at football in the mid 70's. The Nieman family were an amazing family that always gave to the community. Very special people and I was happy to read that Mark followed those paths. I moved to St. John's Newfoundland in 1979 and have been here since that time. I have always tried to keep abreast of friends and people I knew back in Winnipeg. I wish Mark's family the greatest of condolences and know that the impact he had on people's lives will be always appreciated and remembered. - Posted by: Richard Rogers QC (friend) on: Mar 25, 2022

• Charlene and family, we wish to offer our condolences. I know your family is everything to you. - Posted by: Elaine and Ted Cooke (Family friend) on: Feb 02, 2022

• I have not seen Mark since our Graduation from St. Paul's in 1981 - And yet I am still moved by the immediate memory of his incredibly positive energy and extraordinary athleticism. I do not remember a single instance (during our four years in High School) where Mark did not wear a smile - or was very easy to laugh. Always good natured and kind. I have vivid memories of Mark sinking effortless baskets ("nothing but net") while practicing basketball - With a very proud "Coach Ken" supervising (pretending he did not notice). One vivid memory for me involved a Crusader Football game - Mark was the only person I remember both making the "hit" and fumble recovery for a 25 yard defensive touchdown. He was always humble, gentle and warm. Yet a competitive warrior (always smiling). He will live within all of us who knew him. My sincere condolences to the family. Mark was a gem! - Posted by: Ted Mitchell (Friend - St. Paul's) on: Jan 20, 2022

• Our deepest condolences. We are absolutely heartbroken for you all. Hold tight to the beautiful memories you created. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: Barry & Rachel Hudson (hockey/ringette friends) on: Jan 17, 2022

• This is the first time in my life I lost a truly great friend. As a colleague of Mark, we spoke weekly about work, sports and life. Mark knew so much about all three. More than that, he was an incredible mentor and someone I truly looked up to and wanted to (and still want) to make proud. Despite being much younger than he, I felt such a genuine and heartfelt care from him; like he believed in me and just wanted to be part of watching and helping me grow. The day I found out he was gone, I was so crushed. I was so upset at myself that I didn't reach out like I wanted to around Christmas time. And yet when I went to sleep that night, I felt a presence that I know was his telling me it was okay. My feelings of regret were quickly replaced by smiles and laughter; almost as if he was chiding and poking fun of me like we always did to each other. I know I will do everything I can to ensure he lives on through me. Just based on the relationship I had with him, I can only imagine how good of a husband and father he was and because of that, I know he will continue to live on in all the people he loved. And with that, I want to offer my deepest condolences but also to salute Mark one more time for the incredible life he lived. Thanks for everything Mark! Godspeed Good Sir! Your friend, Ben Cuff - Posted by: Benjamin Cuff (Colleague and Friend) on: Jan 12, 2022

• My deepest sympathies for your loss. I had the privilege of working with Mark for the last 3 years. I will always remember him as a truly positive person with a lot of anecdotes to share. He will be missed. Our team has loss one of it's best member. Rest in peace Mark. It was a pleasure working with you. - Posted by: Frederick Jourdain (Colleague at Compass Minerals) on: Jan 10, 2022

• So sorry to hear of Mark's passing. Mark and I worked opposite ends of the country for Compass Minerals until I retired early this spring. I got to know Mark very well, especially at our last international sales meeting in Florida in fall of 2019. He had great stories and loved to share them - Posted by: Glenn Foster (Co-worker ) on: Jan 10, 2022

• My deepest condolences to Lisa, Garret, Lauren and the rest of Mark's family and friends. I have worked with Mark for the past 4 years at Compass Minerals. Mark was a pleasure to work with. He was always pleasant and respectful. I will surely miss seeing him on our zoom calls, as we have been doing since COVID-19 started. I hope you will all take comfort in all the precious memories you shared with him. He surely will be missed. - Posted by: Marcia Forde (colleague) on: Jan 10, 2022

• Our thoughts and prayers are with Lisa, Garrett, and Lauren on their loss. I had the great privilege of working with Mark for over three and a half years. During this time he was a major contributor to our company's success and an integral part of our sales team. His intelligence, thoughtfulness, and work ethic were second to none. We honour his memory and he will be greatly missed. - Posted by: Bruce & Shelly Legge (Compass Minerals co-worker) on: Jan 10, 2022

• Lauren and family, I am so sorry for your loss of Coach Mark. I hope you can find moments of peace and comfort during this time. Coach Mark was a huge part of my basketball career. He taught me many lessons on and off the court, played me hard and always knew how to cheer me up after a hard fought loss. He knew the game of basketball very well and always came to the gym with a positive attitude, loud voice, and “ready to go”mindset. Coach Mark will be missed dearly but never forgotten as a true legacy and tribute to the basketball community. - Posted by: Juliana Anderson (Coach) on: Jan 09, 2022

• My heartfelt Sympathy to the Family. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you all. One of my favourite sayings is…..Perhaps they are not stars in the sky, but rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy. (Eskimo Folklore) love you all. - Posted by: Anne Young (Aunt of Lisa) on: Jan 09, 2022

• My sincere condolences to the Nieman family. I worked with Mark for a time at Protelec, and it was a daily connection with him that formed almost immediately yet felt as though it had been there for a very long time. A big part of the continual conversation with him, whether at work or when three of us alarm alumni would connect for dinner with updates and analysis of each other’s lives, was a constant theme from Mark, every time, about his family. So even though we never had the opportunity to meet you, with Mark we always felt as though we had. I’m so very sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Randy Holyk (Friend & Former Colleague) on: Jan 09, 2022

• Lisa we are so sorry to hear about the passing of Mark. Our hearts go out to you, Garret, Lauren and the rest of your family. ❤️ - Posted by: Glen and Josie Hartley (Friends) on: Jan 09, 2022

• My condolences to Mark's entire family on this sudden loss. I remember with great fondness our time together in high school. - Posted by: Kirby Keks (Friend from high school) on: Jan 09, 2022

• Growing up the Latter’s and the Nieman’s spent a lot of time together. His sister Darcy was a close friend, and I spent many sleepovers at the Nieman home on Lanark street. Mark would surprise Darcy and I in the middle of the night and flip our mattress - we yelled, we laughed and came to expect it would happen. We just didn’t know when! I love the Nieman family and express my condolences to all of them, his wife and children. Xoxo - Posted by: Janice Gair (Latter) (Friend) on: Jan 08, 2022

• I am deeply saddened by the loss of Mark, please accept my condolences to Lisa and the kids. I had the honour and privilege to coach with Mark coaching Garrett and Mark being Brody’s Oline coach from Terminator all the way to Minor Bantam. Mark was a great coach always there for the kids and had some amazing one liners ! Mark was integral part of the first ever Atom Championship in St. Vital Mustang History Mark always gave of his time to make the kids better and was a great volunteer! Mark is sitting at the table with all the great coaches and will be in our hearts forever! R.I.P my friend! - Posted by: Graeme Jones (Friend and Team Coach ) on: Jan 08, 2022

• Very sorry to hear of Mark's passing. He was a genuine pleasure to work with as a client of Protelec. My sincerest condolences to his family and close friends. - Posted by: Jeff Ingram (Work acquaintance ) on: Jan 08, 2022

• My deepest condolences to the Nieman family on your tragic loss of Mark. I had the pleasure of knowing Mark during our time together at Protelec Alarms, and always appreciated his intelligence, calm demeanour, and sense of humour in even the most trying of circumstances. Following our time at Protelec, along with another former colleague we would get together for dinner a few times a year to share stories and enjoy some laughs. It was an honour to call him a friend and he will be deeply missed. - Posted by: Matt Baron (Friend & Former Colleague) on: Jan 08, 2022

• We are so sorry for your loss. We think the world of you, Lisa, and like your incredible group of friends and colleagues, we are standing by with love and support. Your smile and enthusiasm gets many of us through difficult days, and hoping this same sense of loving will serve to counteract your grief. - Posted by: Jodi, Brad and Scotty Miner (Friend) on: Jan 08, 2022

• My deepest sympathies for your loss of Mark. I had the pleasure of working closely with Mark at Protelec Alarms. I really enjoyed working with him, he always brought enthusiasm and a positive energy every day he showed up for work. As I got to know Mark, I could see his passion and dedication for coaching young people in sports. I admired how much of himself he gave to his family and his community. He was a role model in so many ways. He will be missed. - Posted by: Brent Handford (Colleague) on: Jan 08, 2022