Mark Friesen
July 29, 1971- May 15, 2026
It is with heavy hearts, love, and remembrance that we announce the passing of Mark Friesen, who passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the age of 54 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, after a courageous battle with dementia and ALS.
Mark was born on July 29, 1971, in Regina, Saskatchewan. He grew up in Saskatoon and attended Holy Cross High School.
Mark worked as a correctional officer for 25 years and owned and operated his own tree company for 12 years. He was known for his strong work ethic, steady leadership, and commitment to helping others. He built a reputation for integrity, dependability, strength, loyalty, and dedication to his community.
Mark enjoyed spending any free time he had in the woods, whether camping or going on canoe trips, and he spent much of his childhood at the family cabin. He loved all sports and was an avid fan of the Montreal Canadiens and the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Above all else, Mark especially loved listening to his wife sing, spending time with his “cubs,” and being surrounded by his family.
Mark is survived by his wife, Jannecke; his daughter, Savannah (Joe); his sons, Brett (Zoe) and Scott (Chantel); his mothers, Alvina Friesen and Norma Ness; his father, Gary Ness; his father-in-law, Helge Steinar Nielsen (Bente Ådlandsvik); his brother, Patrick Friesen (Laurie); his brother-in-law, Bernt Helge Nielsen (Bente Hermansen) and Kim Aleksander Nielsen; his sisters, Rebecca and Amanda Ness (Jay); his nephews, Sean Friesen, Karsen Ness, Lukas Milan Nielsen and Ulrik Konstantin Nielsen (godson); his nieces, Paris Friesen, Emma Ness, and Amalie Elise Nielsen; and his beloved fur babies, Banjo and Dobro.
He was predeceased by his father, Norman Friesen and his fur baby Rhythm
A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 25, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Christ the Healer Gospel Church, LOC Campus, Township Road 380, Comp 33 Site 207 RR2, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 3J5. To watch the live stream please click on the link below.
CLICK HERE FOR LIVE STREAM LINK OF THE MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR THE LATE MARK FRIESEN
(A link will be posted when available from the church. No password or login will be necessary. A copy of the live stream will also be available to view after the service at the link above. The copy will be available for approximately 6 months.)
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to jannecken@gmail.com to assist with funeral and burial expenses, if desired.
Mark will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him.
Arrangements entrusted to Dalmeny Funeral Home 306-254-2022.
15 Responses
True warrior, may he rest in peace. Condolences to his family and friends, whom he had many!!
Jannecke & Marks Cubs…..I can’t believe I am typing this. I am sooo sorry for your hearts broken by the loss of your precious Dad/Daddy/Hero Husband-Friend-Lover-StrongMan. I think of you all and Mark daily. I felt close to Mark as so many Canadians. I always told him in comments on Facebook or Twitter that he would be Canada’s next PM. Also I teased him about the buttertarts someone baked for him for the drive to Ottawa. I pray healing as you grieve your significant loss. I lost my Dad…..the sting does leaves, love remains, eventually. Jannecke, thank you for your love for all of us. Especially your honey. I love you. God speed. Never feel you can’t reach out for financial help sweetie. Mark would want you to. ❤️❤️❤️
Mark was a great CX and an exceptional human being. Always standing up for the “little guy”. It was a pleasure to work with him and know him as a friend. So very sorry for your loss.
My deepest condolences to your whole family. Mark what you did for us that refused to bend will never be forgotten. I wish you nothing but peace and happiness for the rest of your journey. Thank you for everything again. You will never know how much you impacted so many of us.
Oh no ! A very similar birth date as Myself and also Saskatoon! R I P ! Gone far too soon!
Thank you Mark for standing for truth and justice for Canadians that pray to stand on good principles and morals.
Thank You Mark for standing in truth & up for humanity.
Rest in peace.
Well done faithful servant.🙏
May faith comfort all who knew & loved him.
I’m so sorry Mark. You were one of a kind, as good as it gets and I love you. I was going through some shit and didn’t realize what you were going through. I’m sorry
He was The Tree Whisper, now the trees will whisper back to him for eternity. His courage, love and personal example of leadership, during the Panic-demic raised the spirits of, at least, hundreds of thousands. His indomitable defence of our Constitutional Rights, in the face of endless persecution will be remembered.
“Grieve not that he has died, but give thanks that he lived.” – Rabbinical wisdom
My most heartfelt condolences to the Friesen and Ness families. He was blessed to have you. I am and will eternally grateful that i had the opportunity to talk with Mark on the phone and to meet him in person where I was able to hug him. He will be missed more than anyone will ever know. May you rest in peace till we meet again
My deepest condolences to all who loved him.. Mark will not be forgotten. Livia Haasper.
My sincere condolences to the family and loved ones.
A true loss and way too soon.
Rest in peace Mark, there are Canadians
that learned so very much from you and will continue to this day spreading your infinite wisdom.
Thank you for all that you’ve done to wake the sleeping masses.
Globalism bad, Nationalism good.
You will be missed.
RIP Mark, you are the warrior who taught so many how to become one and defend what and who we love. Thank you for being the inspiration to so many. You served a purpose that will survive far longer than you will even know. Prayers to your family <3
Dear Mark – Thank-you. You touched so many lives, and saved many with your courage to speak the truth. I will forever be grateful.
Sincere condolences to family – friends and all those who know from afar during tumultuous times you were a calm warrior juxtaposed with ambient wisdom and stealth of heart navigating life’s challenge with grace, strength, inner peace dancing with the voices of all those who know you and certainly will continue to love the best of memories. Rest in Peace Mark.