Obituary of Mark Balog

Family and friends are invited for fellowship and celebration of Mark's life on Saturday, July 18th. Details on the event will be posted on his Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/mark.balog.984 Mark Leslie Balog passed away Friday July 3rd, 2020. He was born on November 13,1962 and was the youngest of two sons of Les and Ruth (Brown) Balog who lived in the Kennedy, Saskatchewan area. Mark enjoyed summers with his older brother Peter and his parents at their family cabin at Kenosee Lake. He loved to play hockey in his younger years. He inherited the talent of music from his dad and painting from his mom's side. When the family moved to Yorkton in 1975 Mark immediately made many friends, including his best longtime friend, Kelly Nicholson. Mark was excited with the arrivals of his son Liam Leslie and daughter Grace Kennadi. Liam and Mark spent times skiing, snowboarding, skateboarding and helping with cars.On Sundays, you would find Gracie and Mark visiting Grandma Ruth, skating, skiing or attending church. Mark enjoyed being with Nanna Grace, and at his Uncle Fred and Aunt Yvonne's farm and family in Indian Head. Christmas time and special events with family in Indian Head continued. On many occasions you would find the extended Balog family meeting Ruth for breakfast at the Bus Depot. The foursome family enjoyed summer vacations to Ontario and the southern states. Mark had a special interest in cars, trucks, and bikes. He also had a special affection for dogs. Mark's career start included restaurants such as The Venice House. He then moved on to working at various car lots including his own. He worked in sales for Yorkton This Week. Mark was an entrepreneur and involved in many businesses including rental properties. Mark was predeceased by his parents, Les and Ruth Balog and brother Peter Balog. He is survived by his son Liam, daughter Grace, and wife Donna. He is also survived by nieces Shannon Simms, Ashlee Gillespie, Jennifer Robinson, Madison Boyer, Jillian and Rachel Kennedy and nephews Justin Skwernuik, Andrew Skwernuik, Adam Pries and Ross Pries. Lastly, Mark is also survived by his four-legged pal King. Service Details. Interment Location: Yorkton City Cemetery Address: King St. East YORKTON, SK Service Location: Yorkton City Cemetery Address: King St. East YORKTON, SK Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Mark Balog November 13, 1962 - July 3, 2020 Look inside to read what others have shared Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book