Mark Mamoru Mishima

Mark Mamoru Mishima, 62, passed away on November 23, 2017, with his family by his side. He was born to his late parents Harold and Bettie Mishima, on June 16, 1955, at Queens Hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii. He graduated from Castle High School in Kaneohe, Hawaii in June 1973.

For the family and friends who knew or didn’t know Mark, his health issues had just been going downhill for the last couple years and his family believed that his heart / body just had enough pain and suffering, ultimately and unfortunately causing them to shut down. Described by his family, Mark was the strongest willed man they knew, yet even though he was set in his own ways, he was very giving and had a very big heart. It is his family’s hope that all who knew him, can reminisce and treasure the memories they created and had with him.

In high school, Mark excelled on the football and baseball fields. He played a mean defensive back in football and was a catcher in baseball. Mark even made it to the semi-professional level in both sports. He played the French horn in the high school band because in his own words, it “attracted all the babes”, and that he was “dah guy”.

Mark worked with the Honolulu Sheriff’s Department, with his father Harold, for about 13 years in the Process Server Department. He later moved to Seattle, Washington in 1990, where he worked for UPS security for a couple years, eventually joining and working for the United States Postal Service in 1997 till his retirement in 2015.

Mark loved fishing, crabbing, surfing, diving, and any other activities having to do with the ocean. Mark loved the ocean itself too. Mark loved to build and race Volkswagen bug style cars. Mark also loved his roosters. He had many favorite sayings, which were “ahh, no need”, “what’s so hard?”, “what for?”, “you know, da kine?”, and “you guys don’t know”.

Mark always took the time to teach his family many things, especially sports to his sons Jason and Ken. He used to tell his family that he had a good life, how he traveled to many places, and he had no regrets, because that’s life and life goes on.

Remembered and Survived by his Hawaii family:

Sister Liane Takaba, husband Leroy, niece Kristin, nephew Chad

Sister Cheryl Nakai, nieces Chelsea, Kaitlin, Megan

Remembered and Survived by his Washington family:

Life partner Jean and sons Brennen, Jason, Ken and Ciara Bertulfo (Ken’s girlfriend) who Mark called his daughter

Brother-n-law and sister-in-law Steven and Brenda Ruiz and family

Sister-in-law Lisa Wisham and family

Sister-in-law Tracie Conforto and family

In-laws (Jean’s Parents) Adello and Barbra Ruiz, along with many other nieces, nephews, and friends

A message to Mark from his family: Dad, thank you very much for always dedicating yourself to us. We want you to know that we love you very very much and just know that we knew you tried your very best, to the best of your abilities, to provide for us each and every day. Dad, you can finally rest. No more pain and suffering, just time to rest. We will always remember the moments and memories we created as a family and I know this will help our hearts heal as we move forward in our lives. We miss you very much, but we know that you are looking down upon us and will keep us blessed and safe for the rest of our lives. God speed… Enteral Love… Rest in Paradise. Love always and forever, Jean, Brennen, Jason, and Ken.

The Celebration of Life Service for Mark will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2018, from 1-4pm at the Evergreen Funeral Home. The address for the service is: 4504 Broadway, Everett, WA 98203.