Mark Robert Walker

Mark Robert Walker, DO, age 62, of Rio Rancho, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Mark was born in the Panama Canal Zone to Keith Leon Walker and Sonia Mary Macera on May 20, 1959. His father, Keith was active-duty military for his childhood and Mark moved to a new location every 2-3 years. He graduated from Fairborn Park Hills High School in Fairborn, Ohio in 1977.

After high school, Mark attended the University of Colorado and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology. He married Linda Nelsen Walker on August 26, 1988, in Golden, Colorado. Mark then went on to graduate from
the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians now known as Des Moines University, in 1993. His residency in Internal Medicine was completed at the University of Kansas in 1996.

Mark was a devoted husband, father, and physician. His most recent position was working for Lovelace Medical Group and specializing in bariatric medicine. His passion was helping his patients with their weight loss and diabetic needs. Mark was named the top bariatrician in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, in 2018.

Mark was preceded in death by his father, mother, and two brothers: Keith, Sonia, Michael, and David.

Mark is survived by his wife and three children: Linda, Matthew, Jamie, and Sarah.

Due to the pandemic, the family has decided to postpone service arrangements until after the holidays.

In lieu of flowers and gifts the family asks that donations be made to the American Society of Bariatric Medicine and Surgery Inc., by visiting https://gofund.me/6c147bfb