Mark Malec

Throughout his life, Mark was known for his bigger-than-life personality. His booming voice, infectious laugh and unending energy always ensured he would be the life of the party. He was devoted to his family and friends, to God, and to his lifetime dedication to supporting amateur athletics.

Mark’s sports career began at Clairemont High School in the early 70’s. He was able to channel his incredible energy by running, and soon became a regular at local and county track meets. He eventually earned star status at Clairemont for being the top runner on the Chieftain’s cross-country team, with a two-mile record of 10 minutes, 13 seconds. The magical Chieftain cross country runners took the Western League Championship title two years in a row, and the distance champs moved onto CIF both years.

Mark’s love of sports and successful amateur track career were the perfect achievements to lead him into a longtime career as a sports official in San Diego County. From Pop Warner football to Men’s Rec Basketball, from field hockey to high school football, Mark worked every game he could. He was always fair in his officiating, always enjoyed working with the student athletes, and loved running around the fields for hours at a time. Mark was always at his best on the field, no matter which sport he was working.

Mark was predeceased by his brother Michael and his father, Edward Malec. He is survived by his mother, Madeleine Malec, his son Brett Malec and son-in-law Billy Nilles, ex-wife Lisa Malec, sister Christine Wauschek and brother-in-law Gene, nephews Aaron Wauschek (Dawn), Brian Wauschek (Kari), and Chad Wauschek (Dianna), brother-in-law Randy Troy, sister-in-law Deborah Troy, nieces Kristin Banks (Mike) and Emily De Armas (Jarred), and nephew Christopher Troy.

A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church, 4124 Mount Abraham Avenue, San Diego, CA 92111.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, February 20, 2022 from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. at the Clubhouse of Ocean Hills Country Club, 4701 Leisure Village Way, Oceanside, CA 92056.

ALL GUESTS MUST RSVP TO [email protected]

TO BE ADMITTED TO THE CELEBRATION OF LIFE ON FEBRUARY 20.