Farewell To A Community Leader And A Wonderful Neighbor

by John Weckerle

On Monday of this week, Mark Jensen – native New Mexican, benefactor of the Edgewood Library and  my next-door neighbor – passed away after a long illness.  Mark, a genuinely positive person and the best one could ask for in a neighbor, will be fondly remembered as somebody who was always looking out for others.  Whether it was a road in need of repair, a neighborhood project, or just someone who needed snow removed from their driveway, Mark was always there to lend a hand.  His dedication to the community can be seen in his support of the library and the other community initiatives he supported.  The world was a better place for having Mark Jensen in it, and will remain a better place for his having been here.

According to another neighbor, Doug Schramm, the Albuquerque Journal may not have properly conveyed the information on the memorial service for Mark.  Doug drove into Albuquerque to get the facts straight and informs us  that the memorial service will be at the French Mortuary on Lomas Blvd, just east of Eubank, at 2:30 tomorrow, Saturday, October 18.

Our neighborhood, Edgewood, and New Mexico have all lost a great friend in Mark Jensen – and gained a great memory.  Let us hope that his generosity and positive outlook on life will live on in each of us.

One Response “Farewell To A Community Leader And A Wonderful Neighbor”

  1. Chuck Ring says:

    John,

    Thanks for posting this. It is both appropriate and an accolade for someone who never sought an accolade.

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