following a long illness. Mark was born in Wheeling, West Virginia and resided in New
Orleans for more than 30 years. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in nuclear medicine from
Wheeling Jesuit College and worked in this field for more than 15 years. He is preceded in death
by his mother, Clara Powanda, and nephew, Richard James Lacey, who passed at 2 months of
age. Mark was a devoted husband, one month shy of 30 years, to Christine Powanda, and proud
father of Alan Powanda. He is also survived by his father, Andrew Powanda, sister, Leslie
Lacey, brothers, Andy Powanda and Ronald Powanda, a goddaughter, Jessica Wirbicky,
nephew, Rich Lacey, his in-laws, Gail and Arthur Brown, Uncle Al Armbruster, who had been
instrumental in his care, other relatives, friends, and his loyal pet, Jasmine. Mark was an avid
home chef, vegetable gardener, and pet owner. He will be missed by those who loved him and
was indispensable to his family. Visitation starts at 2:00 pm and mass at 3:00 pm at
Westside/Leitz Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway, Marrero on Thursday,
11/21/2019. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your local animal shelter or St. Francis Animal
Sanctuary.
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