Mark Edward Simmonds, of San Antonio, TX, passed away and was presented by our Holy Mother, Mary, to Jesus, her son, in Heaven on February 7, 2011. He was born in Houston, Texas on December 14, 1965. In 1984, Mark graduated from MacArthur High School and served as the Senior Class President. After high school, Mark received a full scholarship at UT Dallas for Med School, but chose to serve our country by accepting a nomination from the State Senator, to West Point Academy. After graduating from the academy and receiving multiple awards and commendations, Mark pursued a military career in Explosive Ordinance Disposal. After separating from the Army, Mark obtained his Masters in Accounting from Saint Mary's University. He is survived by his mother Patti Simmonds, his father, Bill Simmonds, 6 brothers and sisters; Cindy Simmonds, Chad Simmonds, Kathy Simmonds-Faller (Frank), William "Chip" Simmonds(Kelley), Patricia Simmonds-Lopez (Brian) and Michael Simmonds. Nieces and Nephews include Jacob, Aisha, Natasha, Skylar and Brianna; many cousins, aunts, uncles, friends and a close family friend Gisela LeNoir. The family also wishes to extend a special thanks to Jack & Jody Urquhart, along with all of Mark's academy brothers who have flown in. Mark is predeceased by Irene and E.P. Logan (maternal grandparents), Dolores and Bennie Lee Simmonds (paternal grandparents) and his sister, Mary Margaret Simmonds. A rosary will be held for Mark on February 15, 2011, at 7:00 p.m., at Saint Anthony de Padua. On February 16, 2011, a funeral mass will be held at Saint Anthony de Padua at 12:00 p.m., followed by interment at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Subsequent to the interment, a reception will be held back at Saint Anthony de Padua. In lieu of flowers, please make a donatin in Mark's name to Saint Vincent De Paul Society. For personal condolences please visit http://www.olingermortuaryservice.com