Bubba, I hope you were there to welcome my Baby Sister home! It's just me now, when you left she tried so hard to get me out and now she's gone too! I have 2 Angels in heaven my M&M's, I was supposed to leave before her, it wasn't supposed to be this way! I'm so  numb and broken, I'm trying to be strong for everyone but inside it's killing me! I know there is a reason for my existence, for now please watch over me! 
I  will love you both till my last breath, I will see you both one day when the time is right! Reporting live from Planet Earth via Heavens Gate! 

Happy Heavenly Birthday Bubba, this is our 3rd Birthday celebration without you and while we celebrate your life its still just not same the same without you, nothing is for that matter! I love you Mark Alan Derby/Bubba, not a day goes by in which my thoughts don't stray from thinking of you! I can I feel your love and I hear you and I'm sorry that I miss you so much because that's not what you would want! I will do must best but understand that my world revolved around you and I'm still lost! I miss you with all my being! 

730 days ago we said goodbye! I honestly didn't think I that could survive losing you, it broke my soul! One thing is certain and that is that grieving has  been my teacher of many things. It comes in waves, some days are more difficult than others.  So I hold tight to my memories of you for they are what get through! I love you with all my being! Reporting live from Planet Earth via Heavens Gate!

We shared  some dark times and we had some hellacious great times.
When you hugged me my worst days seemed easy.
When you made laugh my darkest thoughts went away.
I love you Mark Alan Derby/Bubba without you my life is so incomplete. 
As long as I live I will love you and I will never ever forget you.
I Love you,
Tubby


Happy Anniversary Bubba! 32 years what a ride it was....I reflect on the past and the present and  I still have a hard time grasping my reality. I miss your light with all my being, some days I have the deepest understanding of why you had to leave this place we call Earth and I know you tried to prepare me, your words still strongly echo in my mind "Tubby you better be ready cause it's coming".  Being prepared doesn't lessen the heartache, it's something I will have to live with till I take my last breath!  I love you Mark Alan Derby your missed beyond words! R.I.P.

Bubba, Padre, Dad, Pop- Pop, 
You were so ready to receive your wings but our hearts we're not. The day you took flight was the day we lost our light, you've been gone 365 days and not a day has passed without shedding a tear. We miss your thunder your wicked sense of humor your storytelling your music and your laughter. There is no need to dwell on our emotional struggles of having to carry on without you for you already know. So  we  will do our best to live our lives for you, we will find comfort in our memories of yesteryear with the hopes that one day we will meet again on the other side. Till 
then our greatful hearts we will never forget you, we will love and miss you till our last breath!
Sincerely Your Legacy. 
P.S. Your presence is felt without a doubt and I thank you for that!

Man....almost 22 years now I've known you and the fam bam. It started as friends than all of us hanging out for Halloween,  to playing  pakino, me baby sitting Mariah and Joshy, yall having painting picture house parties. You are a very kind and caring man. Always willing to help everyone. I remember you always keeping  Popsicles for all the brats your kiddos ,my kiddos and  the neighborhood kids on our 2 streets here. They would drive me crazy running around on our streets playing ding dong ditch but here you came always giving them popsicles. We had some good long talks thru the years. Some funny and sad ones but always good talks. You will definitely be missed by alot.  R.I.P Mark ride long and hard on that  Motorcycle jamming out. Till we meet again.   💚 Steph

Mark, 
Your unexpected passing has been so difficult to come to terms with - Even though I've had time to ponder my life without you, I still can't imagine it. In fact, I find it hard to concentrate on everyday responsibilities, because I can't conceal the sadness my heart experiences at any given moment. I will continue to ask God to give us all the strength necessary to endure. As your ceremony draws near, I take comfort knowing I'll soon have the opportunity to honor and celebrate your life with those we both love more than life itself. Mark, I am forever grateful to have known your love, laughter, humility, patience, talents, loyalty, and friendship while God let us borrow you from heaven. 
Love,
Your little sister, Tacey


Bubba, 
Your departure has left us with a huge void in our hearts! I miss your beating the drum pad and hearing your out of tune singing and the  infamous hollar " Tubby get me some ice".   I know you said no crying and I hope you can undestand that those words are much easier said than done. If you happen to run into Vinnie Paul and Dimebag Darrell tell them I said "Hell Yeah"! Till we meet again R.I.P.  Will love and miss you till my last breath.. Leti/Tubby

Mark, 
I remember being 9 yrs old and being at your house playing with Josh. We met because we both collected HotWheels and I remember you coming home, jamming to your Iron Maiden just drumming in the truck. From the days of spending the night and terrorizing the house, to staying up until 2am for Toys R Us shopping you took me in as a son until I left in 2011. I always looked to you and the family as my own. Always have and always will. The funniest thing was when you used to talk about your wrestling days and your special move, the "banana split" which was the funniest.  You were the coolest dad ever and I thank you for all the memories. I will never forget what you did for me as a kid and especially how you raised Mariah and Josh, and took care of Letty (my momma #2). They are my brother, sister and momma for life. I hope that your drumming your heart out up there, putting everyone in your signature move and are looking down on all of us. I love you as a dad. Gonna be truly missed, love ya Mark
-The Olivencias 

The first time I met Mark was a  genuine pleasure.  He loved life and always had a smile with a story to tell.  Just like all the  Derby men,  a good friend and a loving father.  RIP Mark!  And to this sweet family, please  take joy in his memory.   

Our love and prayers,
Mary Lynn and Randy Hotz

I remember when the Derby's moved in across the street, Mark and I became instant friends. Mark was a big factor in my life growing up through our school years. Fond memory, our first concert KISS what fun we had. Good-bye Mark Derby. Thanks for all the memories. Peace OUT!

Our sincere condolences. May Mark R.I.P. -Love & prayers, Debra & Fred  von Essen

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Leticia Derby for 30 years

Mariah Ann Derby

Joshua Micheal Derby

Kai Alijah Derby

David and Marsha Derby

Kenneth (Monica) Derby

Brian (Rebecca) Derby

Christopher (Tacey) Derby

Mr. Derby also leaves behind Niece's, Tiffany (Clint) Allen, Stephanie Faulkner, Jennifer , Jayci, Kylah; Nephews Jacob, Ashton; Aunt's/Uncle Linda (Bill) Fenoglio, Nancy Ulrich; Cousins Lori, Nolan Fenoglio, Brittany Ulrich Jeans; Extended family, the Jasso family,  Jason Olivencia, Lillie Salazar, Richard Robles; Beloved pet's Nalah, Symba, Baymax and Kali.

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Mark Alan Derby

17 June, 1963 – 8 April, 2019

Sunset Northwest Funeral Home

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