Rutetzki Family
Our sincere condolences to the entire family. You are all in our prayers.
RUTETZKI, Mark
1958 - 2022
Mark Harrison -- It is with deep sadness that the family of Mark Rutetzki announces his sudden passing on July 3rd, 2022, at the age of 64. Predeceased by his parents Harrison and Anna Rutetzki of Kirkland Lake. Forever cherished, remembered and loved by his children Tiffany Rutetzki and April (Bryan) Zerebeski and Paul (Rebecca) Horak. He leaves behind his grandchildren Harrison, Lorna, Charles and Hanz. Mark leaves to mourn his sisters Louise (Shawn) Healey and Carol (Roman) Borowski. Aunts, nephews, nieces and cousins also hold his memory in their hearts. Born on March 6, 1958 in Blind River, Ontario, Mark had many fond memories of growing up in Manitouwadge, Ontario. It was there that his passion for fitness began. Mark was active in all sports, including skiing and skating in winter and swimming, hunting and fishing with his father in summer. He went on to attend college in Ottawa, where he studied law and security. He began working for a short time as a police officer in Kirkland Lake and later an RCMP officer in Quebec. During this time he also developed an interest in bodybuilding that would last decades. He then embarked on a long and successful career in the mining industry. Mark’s experience and knowledge of the milling process led him to work in many parts of the world, such as Mali, the Dominican Republic, Egypt, Burkina Faso and Madagascar. Always one to chase after adventure, Mark spent his time off exploring the locales where he worked, seeing many wonderful sights such as the Great Egyptian Pyramids. After a 25 year career in mining, Mark finally returned home to Kirkland Lake where he spent happy months with his sister, brother-in-law and friends. Mark’s positive and adventurous spirit will always be remembered and treasured by those who knew and loved him. Cremation has taken place and a memorial will be held at a later date.
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Mark's family.
Condolences to Mark's family. I recently became acquainted with Mark at Tim's where he stopped before heading to work. He was a very interesting fellow with amazing stories of his mining career. A sincere caring guy that will be missed. RIP Mark.
The family
Jared and I send our deepest condolences on the loss of Uncle Mark. I have so many fond memories of all the fun he made for us in our Kirkland Lake summers. He was a fun uncle and we will miss him.
The whole Rutetzki family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.
Mark left a mark on all our hearts. He was a sweet, big hearted, and a fun loving man. Mark was an inspiration to all on how to live this life to the fullest.
You will be missed.
Until we meet again my cousin.
Miali and family.
Rutetzki and Healey Families
My sincere condolences in your loss.
The Rutetski Family
Carol, Condolences to your Family at this very sad and difficult time...so sorry for your loss.
The family
Sincere condolences on your loss of Mark.
The Rutetzki Family
It is with heavy hearts that we offer our condolences. Mark was an amazing and generous man. We will miss him dearly. He will live on in our memories forever. May he rest in eternal peace. Till we meet again Uncle Mark; love Magdalena, Karolina and Danuta.
Paul and Rebecca
I never got the pleasure to meet Mark, I'm sure we would have been friends. The stories I heard made him out to be a man amongst men. He did a hell of a job raising a good man, one who found himself a good girl.
Such losses are never easy to endure, seek solace in your memories that will last forever.
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Rutetzki Family
Sincere condolence on the loss of Mark Memories will keep him forever in your heart.
Carol and Louise, Tiffany, April and Paul & families
Truly saddened to hear of Mark's passing, I worked with him in his Macassa Mine days and enjoyed his zest for life and love for his family. May he rest in peace.
Rutetzki Family
Condolences to Mark’s family and friends. We were reminiscing about the old days training with the gang, Mark was always so dedicated and focused and certainly inspired so many of us.
I was happy to see him return home and hear about his life’s adventures.
Rest easy Mark..thinking of you!
Carol and family
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your brother, father and treasured family member. We have lots of happy memories of Mark over the years from fishing, parties and great laughs. He will be missed by all of us.
Louis , Carol and families
So sorry to hear of Mark’s sudden passing - thinking of you at this difficult time
Brenda and Meron
Carol, Jessica and family
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Think of you!
Louise, Carol and family
Sincere condolences, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rutetzki Family
Saddened to hear of Marks passing. Our deepest condolences to Mark’s Family. Carol and Louise I remember the good times we had as kids. Mark was always happy and even the last time I saw him he was positive.
RIP Mark.
Tiffany and April
I am thinking of you during this tough time. I am sorry you lost your father so young. If I can do anything please let me know.
Louise, Carol and family
We are thinking of you at this sad time. Please accept our sincere sympathy for Mark; may he RIP.
Louise & Carol and Families
Carol told me recently of Mark’s passing. My family The Ahern’s of Manitouwadge , Ontario and Malartic, Quebec have a lot of History with the Rutetzki family. Mark’s dad Harry and my dad Paul were best of friends and worked together for many years in the mining industry. Mark was my brother Gillis’s friend. Gillis taught Mark Martial Arts on our lawns in Malartic and were life long friends from then on. Gillis passed last year and I am sure both he and Mark are reminiscing about old times and watching over all of us.
Hugs to Louise and Carol from my family to yours. Xoxo
Mark's Family
It is with great sadness of the passing of Mark. I was his trainer when he arrived in Quebec as a RCMP. We had a fun time with Mark as he was always a positive person always wanting to learn new things. Mark and I would often patrol the lakes in the Quebec City area and patrol the Canadian - USA border south of St-Georges de Beauce Quebec. We often had him for family lunch as he was part of our family. My wife and I loved his company. When he first arrived his french wasn't perfect but he was well on his way to perfecting this language. The evening he arrived he stopped at L'Hotel de Ville in Quebec thinking it was a Hotel but found out its how we call the City Hall. We really laughed about this.....Even though I never had contact with Mark since his departure from Quebec I thought about him all the time. I love you Mark and my sincre sympathies to the family.
To Mark’s family
My condolences to Mark’s family.
I have very fond memories of Mark. A man who was always approachable and willing to share his vast wisdom. Mark patiently helped myself and all the others young gym rats at Vic’s back in the day. He was a calming presence and he will be missed by all who had the fortune of meeting this truly gentle giant.
Rest easy my friend.
Mark Rutetzki
Mark was a very outgoing kind family oriented man.
I was best man at his wedding.
We spent a unlimited time together.
I showed mark how to hunt big game trap fish.
He lived with me for some years while at Raglan.
He made a mistake i could never forgive him for and parted ways.
We were the very best of friends and both extremely adventurous.
Mark was a good man hard worker and kind person.
My best regards to his whole family.