We announce with great sorrow the passing of Mark Koszman on January 9, 2012 at the age of 28 years. Mark was born on July 12, 1983 to Trudy and David Koszman in Oxbow. He enjoyed his preschool years there with neighbour kids to play with and visits to grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. The move to McCreary, MB presented opportunities to check out the parklands and ski hill nearby. He made many lasting friendships in his elementary school years as well as his high school years in Neepawa, MB. After graduation from high school in 2001, Mark followed his dreams and went to Jasper to work and snowboard. He went back to school in 2005 and graduated at Assiniboine Community College with a Civil Engineering Technician Certificate. He later went on to complete a diploma in Geomatic Information Systems Technology at Red River College, in 2006. Mark worked in this field as a surveyor and advanced to a crew chief. He really enjoyedworking outdoors. Mark will be remembered for his soft-hearted easy-going nature, energetic and fun-loving personality, his great sense of humor and passion for outdoor adventures. He enjoyed snowboarding, mountain biking, paintball, and spending time with friends and loved ones. The funeral service will be held on January 14 at the First Baptist Church, Neepawa, MB with Pastor Mark Just officiating. The interment will follow on January 16 at Nordalen Cemetery, Lake Alma with Pastor Martin Olson officiating. White's Funeral Home (Neepawa, MB) was in care of the funeral arrangements and RD Family Funeral Chapel (Weyburn) assisted in the interment arrangements. Donations may be made in memory of Mark to the Brandon Regional Health Authority Foundation or a charity of choice. Mark was predeceased by his grandparents Sylvia Petersen in 2001, Elmer Petersen in 2009, and Joe Janeczko in 2011; and step-father Floyd Clark in 2010. Mark will be lovingly remembered by parents Trudy Koszman (Weyburn); and David Koszman, partner Alice Unger (McCreary, MB); sisters Kim Koszman; and Natalie Styles, husband Dan Styles and children Austin and Samara; grandmother Ethel Koszman; girlfriend Nicole Kozak; aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and many friends. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him. You will be in our hearts forever.
