Benedict Mark DeMark

Born January 13, 2012 and passed away June 11, 2012 at 11:50 AM while in the loving arms of his mother. Benedict is the son of Richard Anthony “Tony” and Melissa DeMark of Phoenix, AZ. His was a struggle for life from his day of birth. None would say that he did not fight for each day in which he lived and for each breath he took.

Benedict is further survived by his brother, Dominic, and sister, Garbriela. Surviving grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Mark Schonau of Gilbert, AZ and Dr. and Mrs. Richard DeMark of Phoenix, AZ. His 30 first cousins received inspiration from and through his struggles as did their respective parents, Benedict’s aunts and uncles.

Special thanks must be extended to Chandler Regional Medical Center, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Bogden House of Mesa, AZ and Ryan House of Phoenix, AZ. The care, compassion and love of the physicians, nurses and staff were buoys to our hearts in this time of such need.

We know that now Benedict will be in a perfect form, united with the Church Triumphant adoring Almighty God for all eternity and in the presence of his Heavenly Mother, directly from the arms of his earthly mother, Melissa. St. Benedict, Pray for Us.

There will be a viewing at A. L. Moore-Mortuary located at 710 West Bethany Home Road Phoenix, AZ from 6:00-8:00 PM with the Rosary being prayed at 6:10PM on Thursday June 14 and a Funeral Mass Friday June 15 at 9:00 AM at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church located at 750 East Baseline Rd, Phoenix, AZ with the burial immediately following.