Mark Allen Franken Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Mark Allen Franken of Portales, New Mexico, born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, who passed away on June 10, 2023, at the age of 60, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mark Allen Franken to show support.
He was predeceased by: his grandmother Ada Turnbeaugh; and his mother Joann Bownds. He is survived by: his father Jim Bownds; his brother Brian Bownds (Mary Lopez) of Janesville, WI; his children, Leland Cook of Albuquerque, NM, Kristin Weems (Chris) and Shawn Franken of Portales, NM; and his grandchildren, Andrea Weems, Breanna Cook, Markus Weems and Landon Cook.
In lieu of flowers the family asks donations be sent to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association.
