Mark Anthony Tapia

Mark was born on May 29th,1968 to Manuel & Jane Tapia, in Odessa, TX & was preceded in death by his parents, Manuel & Jane Tapia. He is survived by his sister, Melissa Steen & his brother-in-law, Ronnie Steen, his son Aaron Michael Nading, his daughter, April Michelle Tapia & his son Mason Anthony Tapia. He had 5 grandchildren, John Michael, Alexandria & Dominic Nading, of Odessa & Danielle Renee Leon, of Tomball & Richard Anthony Oliver Noguer, of Odessa.

Mark attended Burnet Elementary School & was a “Burnet Colt football player” for 2 years. At Hood Junior High School, he was a “Hood Highlander football player”. And last but not least, Permian High School, where he was PROUD to be a Permian Panther, GO MOJO!!!. He began his career as an X-Ray Technician for Desert X-Ray right after high school & worked for them for the next 20 years or so. He had 3 children with Wendy Dawn Nading, Aaron Michael Nading, April Michelle Tapia & Mason Anthony Tapia. They were the love of his life!!! The boys played baseball & football & April was a Burnet Colt cheerleader. Mark couldn’t have been happier with that outcome.

Mark loved sports from the time he was a little boy & for the rest of his life. He played “Pee-Wee” football in elementary & “straight up big boy football” in Junior High & High School. He also played baseball for Dennard Electric in elementary & Junior High. He was very lucky, his Dad was the Coach & his Mom was the scorekeeper, lol. He wanted to be a Houston Astro baseball player but later changed his mind after he started playing football. Now he wanted to be a Dallas Cowboy football player & go on to the NFL. Well, he never made it to the NFL but he was a die-hard Cowboys fan for the rest of his life. He also wanted everyone to dress in “Cowboys Attire” for his service so please pull out the Cowboy gear & wear it proudly for Mark!!!!

On Saturday, August 23rd, 2025, there will be a viewing at Hubbard Kelly/Dignity Memorial in Odessa, 601 N. Alleghaney Avenue, from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. The Rosary will be from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. There will be a luncheon at Grace Christian Church, 3450 Billy Hext Road, Odessa, TX 79765, at 5:30 PM.

Mere words are inadequate to express our gratitude to everyone who shared our sorrow during the loss of our loved one. To each & everyone who has helped us through these days of grief with beautiful flowers, food, words of sympathy & messages of kindness, we can only say “Thank you so much from The Family of Mark Anthony Tapia”.

If Roses Grow in Heaven

“If roses grow in heaven Lord, please pick a bunch for us. Place them in my brother’s/Dad’s arms and tell him they’re from us. Tell our loved one that we love & miss him, and when he turns to smile, place a kiss upon his cheek and hold him for a while. Because remembering him is easy, we do it every day, but there’s an ache within our hearts that will never go away”.

WE LOVE YOU MARK/DAD!!!!!!