Obituary of Marvan Marcus

Marvan E. Marcus, Sr. passed away on February 26, 2012 at the age of 63. He was born July 29, 1949 to Bob and Rosie Marcus. Marvan was always making people laugh and had nicknames for everyone. There was never a dull moment when he was around. He enjoyed playing the drums for the Marcus Band, The Tribesman and other local bands. He played baseball for the Renegades and enjoyed playing cards. He was a great father and teacher. He loved his children and grandchildren very much. He will be greatly missed. Marvan is survived by daughter, Chalena Marcus, son, Marvan Marcus, Jr. brothers; John Marcus (Teresa Blocker), Clarence "Bobby" Marcus Jr., Alfred Marcus, Andrew (Joy) Marcus, Kim (Barbara) Marcus and Garret Marcus, sisters, Erlinda (Ron) Jones and Mary (John) Linton. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Bob Marcus Sr. and daughter, Jennifer Marcus Martinez. A viewing will be held on Friday, March 2, 2012 from 4-6pm at Wiefels & Son Mortuary, Banning with Rosary at 7pm at Blessed Kateri Teakwitha Catholic Church, Banning. Burial will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 10am on the Santa Rosa Indian Reservation.