Mark Thomas
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October 8, 1960 - September 15, 2024
For the past several years, Mark has been bravely and privately battling cancer. It is with a heavy heart that we let you know he passed away on the morning of Sunday, September 15, lovingly surrounded by his family and best friend.
We mourn the loss of a son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. Mark lived a wonderfully adventurous life pursuing his passion of wildlife photography. As anyone who ever met Mark would know, he travelled to every continent and beautifully photographed animals from red-eyed tree frogs to great white sharks. Mark was recognized and published by some of the most prestigious environmental organizations, including National Geographic, National Wildlife Federation, Nature's Best, National Audubon Society, World Wildlife Fund (WWF), and the Sierra Club. Most notably, his photograph of hummingbirds was selected as a winner of the “Nature’s Best Photography” competition and his image hung in the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.
However, the joy that these accolades brought Mark paled in comparison to his love and devotion to wildlife and nature. The world will never be the same without him here, but we are so grateful that he will live on through his art. We could not be more proud of what he accomplished and find comfort knowing he lived the life he wanted to live.
Visitation will be Thursday, September 19th, 7:00pm - 9:00pm with a Prayer Service at 7:30pm all at Landmark Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sierra Club Foundation . If you would like the family to know of your gift, you may list Mary Thomas at marykathleenthomas@gmail.com as the recipient name to receive notice.
We mourn the loss of a son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. Mark lived a wonderfully adventurous life pursuing his passion of wildlife photography. As anyone who ever met Mark would know, he travelled to every continent and beautifully photographed animals from red-eyed tree frogs to great white sharks. Mark was recognized and published by some of the most prestigious environmental organizations, including National Geographic, National Wildlife Federation, Nature's Best, National Audubon Society, World Wildlife Fund (WWF), and the Sierra Club. Most notably, his photograph of hummingbirds was selected as a winner of the “Nature’s Best Photography” competition and his image hung in the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.
However, the joy that these accolades brought Mark paled in comparison to his love and devotion to wildlife and nature. The world will never be the same without him here, but we are so grateful that he will live on through his art. We could not be more proud of what he accomplished and find comfort knowing he lived the life he wanted to live.
Visitation will be Thursday, September 19th, 7:00pm - 9:00pm with a Prayer Service at 7:30pm all at Landmark Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sierra Club Foundation . If you would like the family to know of your gift, you may list Mary Thomas at marykathleenthomas@gmail.com as the recipient name to receive notice.
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Martha Clementi, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend to many, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 23, 2025, at the age of 97 in Hollywood, FL.
David James Bushing, born November 18, 1968, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025 at the age of 56 after a nearly three year battle with brain cancer.
Kathleen Sylvester, 82, of Coral Springs, FL. passed away on June 18, 2025.
An honoring of her life will take place at Landmark Funeral Home in Hollywood, Florida on June 29, 2025 between 1:00-3:00 pm.
David Octavio Lopez-Diaz, affectionately known as “Tavito” or simply “David,” passed away in Hollywood, Florida. He was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, and carried the bold, vibrant spirit of his homeland throughout his life.
