March 17, 1968 – May 29, 2023

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart, that we share the sudden passing of:

Mark Patrick Petri – Born March 17th 1968 – May 29th 2023

He will always be missed and remembered by many. He leaves behind his common-law-wife Kirby Faith, his Children Marcus Petri and Cloie Peti, His Mother Margaret Carol Petri, His step children Shannon, Trisha, Denise, Lindsay, Maegan, Kaeley, Rikki, their spouses and families. his two brothers Mike Petri, John Petri their spouses and their families.

Mark also had a huge family of musical friends.

Mark’s burial occurred on Thursday June 8th 2023 at the Hillside Cemetary, it was a beautiful green burial with only family and close friends all done outdoors. Pallbearers were: Marcus Petri, Anton Danielsen, Rob Wyatt, Ken Fraser, Mario Cansalvi and Rod Bandura

David (Pup) Johnston read the words written by Kirby Faith, Rod Bandura did the traditional Native burial and Kirby thanked all who came and asked that they bring their words and music to the Outdoor Celebration of Life planned for May 2024. Mark was an amazing human being and will be missed by all who knew him. He was very sensitive, loving and giving and spoke his truth.. Mark loved his people with all of his heart and always cared about taking care of them. His children Marcus and Cloie were his first consideration in all that he did.

Mark grew up in Kamloops and spent the major part of his years here as well and carried memories of 55 years, friends, musicians and school buddies. He had a story to tell for every block in Kamloops. He never forgot any of you.

May his love, his heart and his stories wrap you forever in a warm blanket of memories for all of your days.

Mark was grateful for every day of his life, the good, the bad and the sad.He spent the last day of his life on earth preparing for a gig and a camping trip where we were going to have our first kayak of the season.

Mark was very happy and content to have it all prepared. We sat on our back stoop like every evening and he gave thanks for our love, music and friends and then prepared for bed. Mark phoned a few friends to express his happiness and joy with his day and his life.

Mark Patrick Petri’s physical body has gone back to Mother Earth but his heart and soul will live forever in our memories.

Condolences may be expressed at Schoening Funeral Service.

• Date : 2023-05-29
• Location : Kamloops