To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.
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With deep sadness, we announce the passing of marcus, who was born on July 21st, 1978 and passed away on February 11th, 2026 in oakland, ca
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marcus will be remembered for kindness, generosity, and the quiet ability to bring people together. Family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues all experienced the warmth and sincerity that made time spent with marcus meaningful.
Throughout life, marcus built lasting connections and touched many lives through simple acts of care, encouragement, and friendship. Conversations, shared moments, and everyday gestures created memories that will remain with those who had the privilege of knowing marcus.
Family meant a great deal to marcus, and relationships were always nurtured with patience and devotion. Friends valued loyalty and sincerity, while colleagues appreciated dedication and a thoughtful approach to work and collaboration.
The passing of marcus leaves a space that cannot be filled. Yet the memories, lessons, and moments shared will continue to live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate to know marcus.
marcus will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.
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I, too, miss the Sun
Clouds of indigo tented sadness
Cloak the sky
Pregnant with rain withheld
Until the winds shift
And the pressure breaks
There are no rainbows
After the rain falls
After the sky dries up
Only questions without answers
Love with no place to go
So, I pour it into me
Into family
Into this ailing Monstera
That was on the brink of its death bed too
This last living being to see you alive
To hear your final cries
Inhale your last exhale
I will do all I can
To keep it safe
While we grieve you together
And grow in capacity to love
Along the way
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Marcus told me
Not to be afraid of my light
In his own words
His typical line of questions that asked me to dig deeper
Interrogate the barriers
I hold close to my heart
Examine my fear
Unearth and honor my truth
He saw freedom in honesty
Like the unapologetic words of children
Just bitter authenticity without the sugar
Without the dressing of disclaimers
Without the hesitation we learn to tack on
In adulthood
He believed the world could be saved
With 100% unfiltered honesty
A rebranding of humanity
One person at a time
There is so much power in his light
Still
It lives on in all he has touched
In the essence of his nieces
his nephew
In all the children who experienced
But for a moment
A gentleness that only he could provide
A light only he could shine
A love that lived within a soul
Born again
From the ashes of suffering
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We will come together to remember and pay tribute to the wonderful Marcus. While we mourn the loss of our dear friend, we also aim to cherish the moments shared and the joy brought into our lives. Your presence would mean a great deal to us during this time of remembrance and reflection.
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