Mark Leonard, 44, formerly of East Grand Forks, passed away unexpectedly from post surgery complications at Loma Linda, CA, on February 17, 2023. Mark was born June 13, 1978, at Grand Forks; the son of Don and Pat Leonard. He graduated from East Grand Forks Senior High in 1997, and received his bachelor’s degree in music education from the University of North Dakota. After which he chased the love of his life, the former Jill Dekkers to California, whom he married on July 19, 2003.
Lucas Lee Fore, 46 years, came into the world on February 17, 1977, and passed away one day after his 45th birthday on February 18, 2023. His life was fulfilled with his “Village.” Living his entire life in East Grand Forks, he loved the community and the people in it.