Stuart Ronald Markman

Stuart was born in Queens, New York in 1947. His family moved from Middle Village to Los Angeles California when Stuart was a baby and there his parents, Gertrude and Ben, raised Stuart and his 3 younger sisters, Annis, Terri and Barbara. Stuart grew up with a love for music and sports. He learned organ at a young age, a hobby that he would continue for decades, and was a fan of baseball, basketball and tennis. His favorite sport, however, remained golf. Stuart learned to play as a young kid in LA, hopping the fence of a nearby golf course to try his swing with his buddies. Stuart remained a golf player and fan for many years and rightfully asserted that when he passed, he’d be taking his golf clubs with him to play in whatever is next.

In his teenage years, Stuart was lucky enough to meet the love of his life, Matilde (Tillie) at a temple dance. The two met, danced, but did not date as they did not live close to one another. Several years later, by chance, luck, (or as Stuart might say), “fate” the two met yet again at a UCLA dance. This time, both the timing and chemistry were perfect.

In 1968, Stuart and Tillie were married. Stuart embraced the richness and beauty of Tillie’s Argentine culture and family and the two began their life together. After 3 years of college, Stu was accepted into the University of Pacific Dental School.

While Stu was a quiet man who preferred listening to talking, and staying at home to wild adventures, life brought its own excitement to Stu. On September 2, 1972, his son Brian was born. He entered the army for two years stationed in South Carolina. After the army in 1975 his daughter, Catherine, was born. After the army, Stu returned to Los Angeles and started his dental practice, a successful enterprise that would grow and thrive in Los Angeles for 44 years. Dr. Markman’s patients were fiercely loyal, frequently commenting on the doctor’s kind demeanor, funny jokes and respected reputation. Stu created a wonderful life in California surrounded by dear friends, children who adored him, family and even a dog he didn't ask for (but instantly attached to him), Poochie.

Stuart’s daughter Catherine married a wonderful young man, Zachary Berman, in 2010. Stuart and Tillie loved their son-in-law very much and Stu enjoyed his time talking sports, work and current events with Zack. In 2012, Stuart welcomed the birth of his first grandchild Paolo Solomon. The middle name, Solomon, was chosen to honor Stuart, reflecting the wisdom and guidance he was known for. In 2014, Stu’s second grandchild, Mia Faye, was born. Both grandchildren would spend subsequent years laughing, learning and loving their Abuelo during Stu and Tillie’s frequent visits and wonderful family vacations.

Stu retired from dentistry in 2016 and he and Tillie moved to one of their favorite places, Las Vegas, Nevada. There they started the next chapter together, meeting wonderful friends and enjoying each other without the stress of work or traffic. Their Vegas days included walks around the lake nearby, watching murder mystery shows, golfing in the middle of the week and tasting many of Tillie’s phenomenal culinary treats. They would continue to travel and see family, including visits full of laughter and memories shared by his sisters and brothers-in-law, Lewis and Jim. As Stu’s son Brian often said, “It should be illegal how happy you two are.”

In 2021, Stuart was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease and in January 2023, with Pancreatic Cancer. Both diseases were hard blows on a tight family that deeply loved and appreciated Stuart. On April 23, 2023, Stuart passed peacefully in Las Vegas, NV. He was able to say goodbye to his wife, three sisters, his children and grandchildren and a handful of friends and family before his passing. He was surrounded by loved ones and his favorite music - Motown and Jazz - in his final days.

Stuart will be remembered for many things - including his generous spirit, sense of humor (delivering Dad jokes before it had a name), natural curiosity ( always the interviewer), amazing ear for music (he could tell you the artist within the first 3 beats), great dancing skills, wise counsel and life of service. Almost everyone who knew Stuart had a story about how he had helped them - whether moving his sisters, tutoring his grandchildren during COVID or taking a friend to lunch after a tough time, Stuart would step in to help, to love, to support expecting nothing in return. His quiet confidence and supportive nature brought ease, peacefulness and support to so many that knew him as family, friend, patient or even acquaintance.

Stuart was a selfless, kind and generous person. He will be missed.

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