MARK J. age 94, passed away on July 26, 2012 in Albuquerque, New Mexico surrounded by family, friends, and music. Mark was born on November 28, 1917 in a coal miner's camp in Chandler, Colorado to Marco Radoslovich and Mary (Picinich), who both emigrated from the Adriatic coastal island town of Lussinpiccolo, which is today called Mali Losinj, Croatia. Mark grew up in Clayton, New Mexico with his siblings Casimer, Charles, John, Agnes, and William. He resided in New Mexico for over 90 years. Mark graduated from Clayton High School in 1935. He received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from New Mexico State University in 1941. That same year, he entered the U.S. Army as a 2nd lieutenant and was assigned to the 93rd Infantry Division. Later, he transferred to the 43rd Infantry Division, and served as a Captain in the Asiatic Pacific off the Solomon Islands until the end of World War II in 1945. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army Reserves in 1953 at the rank of Major. Mark worked for Albuquerque National Bank for 35 years, retiring as a Vice President of SunWest Bank in 1981. He was a lifelong outdoor enthusiast; he was an avid fisherman, skier, walker, and gardener. He had a warm, amusing personality, and loved to share his humor through practical jokes, magic tricks, and comical dancing routines. Mark became a second father to his nieces and nephews in Albuquerque when his brother John died in 1982. Mark was a devoted Catholic his entire life. He was a member of the Third Order of St. Dominic and volunteered at the Dominican Retreat House for over 25 years. He also served as Eucharistic Minister at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church and participated in both prayer and bible study groups. He was a gracious, life-long philanthropist who gave to anyone in need; yet, he lived simply and humbly. His favorite phrase and active philosophy was, "All that matters in the end is that you loved." Mark was preceded in death by three brothers, Casimer Radoslovich, Charles Radoslovich (wife Elisabeth Radoslovich), John Radoslovich, and his sister Agnes Radoslovich Ozarka (husband Raymond Ozarka). Mark is survived by his brother William Radoslovich of Danvers, Massachusetts; his sister-in-law, Eleanore Radoslovich of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and twelve nieces and eight nephews: Mary Evans, Jan Radoslovich, Stanley Radoslovich, Gloria Radoslovich, Gina Quinn, Chris Skiba, Vicky Cibicki, John Radoslovich, Ele Radoslovich, Carla Delcambre, Julie Radoslovich, Charlie Radoslovich, Margaret Raimondi, Raymond Ozarka, Ronald Ozarka, Mary Scontras, Michael Radoslovich, Kathy Bleich, Charles Olson, and Mark Radoslovich. He is also survived by 43 great-nieces and nephews. Mark's charisma, wit, and wisdom will be missed dearly. May his spirit of generosity, simplicity, and laughter serve as an inspiration to all whose lives he touched. Mark's nephews and nieces are grateful to their spouses and partners who supported them and who helped Mark; gratitude is also extended to the staff at Bear Canyon Estates, Center for Ageless Living, Veterans Administration Hospital, and VistaCare Hospice for their loving attention. Additionally, the family is grateful to the Dominican Sisters for their prayers. Visitation with the family will be held Sunday, July 29, 2012 from 5:00-7:00 P.M. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary located at 400 3rd St., SW in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A Rosary will be recited in Mark's honor at 7:00 P.M. following visitation. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, July 30, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. at San Ignacio Catholic Church at 1300 Walter St., NE in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Following the Mass, Mark will be buried at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe. Donations in Mark's memory may be made to the Dominican Sisters, 131 Copley Road, Upper Darby, PA 19082. Please visit Mark's online register book at: www.salazarandsonsmortuary.com Salazar and Sons Mortuary 400 3rd St., SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 (505)247-4124
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