Mario Ricadro "Mo, Gunny" Markland

Mario Ricardo "Mo, Gunny" Markland Age 36 Years of #10 Myrton Avenue, 
off Farrington Road Chippingham was called to a fuller life at the 
Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, November 20, 2009.

Mario was born at Nassau, New Providence, the Bahamas on 
Sunday, January 14, 1973. He was the last child and the baby of the family.

A studious child, Mario began his early education at Oakes Field Primary School 
and T.G. Glover Jr. His secondary education was furthered at the Government High School 
where he graduated in 1990. Not content with just a high school education, 
Mario attended Bahamas Technical & Vocational Institute (BTVI) where 
he was able to become a certified Mason. In February 1993 Mario secured 
employment with the Bahamas Government, more specifically The Ministry of Public Works as a mason.

After having successfully navigated through the waters of education and gainful employment, 
Mario then turned his thoughts to love and family. In August of 1995 he met the girl who was 
fated to be the love of his life, his wife and the mother of his children, Latoya nee McKenzie. 
Their union produced three children: Mianasseh, DiMario and Marasiya. Mario was a man 
who loved his family dearly and cared for them in every possible way. In this love, 
he was outspoken and never hesitated to tell anyone and every one of his wife and beautiful children. 
It can also be said that where his family was concerned, he always rose to the occasion.

In 2006, Mario gave his life to the Lord. He was a member of the Temple Fellowship Family 
and served on the Usher Board. He was a very thoughtful and insightful child of God and often 
mentored to and counseled many of his friends and family. A true confidant, his listening ear 
and wise words will certainly be missed by all those who have turned to him during their time of need.

Mario was also a Junkanoo enthusiast who was a part of the steering committee for 
The Roots Junkanoo Group. Such was his love for Junkanoo that he even had plans 
to write a children's book on the subject entitled: "Jimbo Junkanoo: Yes I Can"

Mario had battled hypertension for a number of years. This eventually led to kidney failure, 
his positive attitude and outlook on life never dimmed in spite of his illness.

The Radiance of this "Garnet of A Gem" will always glow in the hearts of his:
Wife: Latoya Markland;
One Son: DiMario Markland;
Two Daughters: Mianasseh and Marasiya Markland;
Parents: James and Northell Markland;
Four Brothers: Wayne James of Westmoreland Jamaica, Shane, James and Benjamin Markland;
Four Sisters: Marlene James, Colletor Taylor of Westmorland Jamaica, Kaffiann and Alicia Markland;
Grand Mother: Runez Markland;
Two Uncles: Leonard and Samuel Markland;
Six Aunts: Leona Markland-Sweeting, Ruth Markland, Clara Markland-Rolle, 
Helena Markland-Thompson, Marjorie and Zelda Wallace;
Twelve Nephews and Nieces: Adrian, Oshane, Darrian, Akeem, Nekia, Jessie, Bilton, 
Nickeria, Tayece, Antonique, Israel and Andrew McKenzie III;
Mother-in-law: Rosemary Wallace;
Grand Mother-in-law: Pearlimae Mortimer;
Sister-in-law: Akeem Ranger;
Four Brothers-in-law: Andrew Mckenzie, Laron Hanna, Cameron Adderley and Verold Ranger;
One Grand Uncle: Newton Young;
One Grand Aunt: Despie Young;
Four Uncles-in-laws: Bruce Sweeting, Reuben Rolle, Reginald Edgecombe and Nelson Zonicle;
Four Aunts-in-law: Drucilla Forbes, Linda Rolle, Patricia Wallace and Judith Hunte;
Numerous Cousins Including: Stephano "Fano", Marris, Nadia, Christopher and Barry Thompson, 
Deryn, Keryn, Stephen and Gail Johnson, Leonard, Lashante and Larosa Markland, Shapetra, D'Angelo 
and Najala Sweeting, Tamara McPhee, Aisha, Schvargo, D'varg and Patrice, Smith, Michale, Juanita, 
Micheal Sr., Mickell, Micheal Jr., Jermany, Jermaine (vada) and Okell Brown, Gayon Pinder, 
Braddesha Taylor, Keja Lewis, Karim and Tinessa Sweeting-Diallo, Kyle, Lucretta, 
Danny and Lucianna McCardy, Andrew and Micholas Williams, Giselle and Kendall Campbell, 
Odyessa Moss, Desire Curry, Brandy and Tamala Wallace, Demathio, Picecilla and Dwanisha Forbes, 
Ricardo and Selwyn Seymour, Cyrill and Crystal Morris, Kishon Darville, Lynden Armbrister Jr., 
Michael and Christian Zonicle;
Other loving relatives and friends including: Mentor and friend Mr. Colin Francis, 
Hugh Perpall, Dwayne, Shonell and Sonic Ellis, Vargo Smith, Kingsley Wilson and Family, 
Mario Riley, Sarge, Broderick, Santoya Edgecombe, Bishop Kirkwood R. and Senior Pastor 
Kelly B. Murphy and Temple Fellowship Ministries family, Members of The Roots Junkanoo Group, 
Staff of Renal House, Management and Staff of Roads & Signs Ministry of Public Works;
Special Thanks to: Dr. Grant Taylor, Management and Staff of Royal Bank of Canada 
Main Branch and the Agape Full Gospel Baptist Church Family.