Mark was my friend during high school and all the years I lived in Kerman, My family always shopped at Valley Food Center for its great customer service, great quality foods and prices.
Mark was always passionate of his work, compassionate of its employees and considerate of its customers. I know he is resting in peace because he deserves it!

Mark was an amazing person both inside and out. Being able to be an employee at valley food Is not only amazing but it also helped me get to know what an amazing person mark was but i also got to see mark work hard every single day not just for the store but also for his customers.he was a very bright person who cared for everyone around him. A great person and a hard worker and an amazing business owner and so much more .. Mark will be missed but never forgotten And I know his memory will live on.

Mark was a remarkable person  ,He was So kind ,and a very happy I remember he made all his customers smile . 
  

        Thank You Mark for sharing part of your  life with us ❤️♥️♥️


My condolences to the family for the loss of your husband, father, and sibling....Mark was one of my first bosses, at Valley Department Store and Valley Food back in the 80’s. His smile was contagious and he cared for his employees. Prayers to you all!

Les and I are deeply saddened and sorry for the loss of Mark.  He certainly was a sincere and caring man.  Always enjoyed  conversations with him.  Sending love and prayers for sweet Debbie, Scott, Kristen and the family.  Rest in Peace Mark.

Our deepest condolences to the Yep family for your loss.  Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.  

I too attended Kerman High School with Mark. He was a well liked part of our class, and I was saddened to learn of his death. The Yep family is quite a dynasty in Kerman through Valley Food Center, and it made me happy to see that Mark had continued that legacy. My condolences to the family during this time of loss and grief. 

To The Yep Family,
Broken Hearts but Wonderful Memories of Mark shared over so many years.  The space he sat in at the store can't be filled!  Mark continued his Father's legacy for Caring and Helping People in times of need!!!  Thank you to Mark and His Family on so many levels they all can't be listed.  May you enjoy Heaven with Your
Heavenly Family,   May God be with You and Your Family.
Charley & Carol Newman

The community of Kerman loss a GREAT HUMAN BEEN, Rest In Peace dear MARK!

Mark always had the brightest smile and a kind word for everyone he truly was a one of a kind always wanting to help and caring about others needs our community  will truly miss you 

Mark was a very nice person and will be sorely missed.  My deepest condolences to the Yep Family.  God bless.

Man, I sit here with a heavy heart, just found out about Mark.  He was a man I really respected. A great business man.  He and his family were one of my first customers when I started my distributing business 35 years ago.  He could tell you "no" without making you feel bad.  Many times I've gone into his store with nothing really to sell.  I just went in to visit with Mark and share stories about our lives.  He had some great ones about the Super Bowls he went to and his Last Vegas trips with his brothers.  He was a serious man, but he had a great sense of humor.  Debbie, Scott(your dad was so proud of you) Kristin, my deepest condolences.  I will miss him.  Rest in peace Mark.

My condolences to the Yep family on the loss of Mark. He was such a special person who always made you feel like you had value and were  a part of his family. Mark and I both had something in common when we had open heart surgery around the same time. We were able to share with each other our thoughts and feelings and what we were going through at that time. I will forever be grateful for the friendship I shared with Mark while serving him while I was working for Frito Lay.  My thoughts and prayers will be with all his family through this difficult time. May God Bless one and all.  

I went to school with Mark. Elementary to high school.  He was always a sweet carrying Guy. I would always see Him at Valley Food to keep in touch.  My parents met His parents when we moved to Kerman. In 1959. I don't know when they opened the Valley food. My Mom lived to be 97 years old and I shopped for Her there.  He is going to be missed. so very much. My whole Family has know His family for a long time .



Dear Mark,

It is with heavy heart that we will miss you, and your contributions. May you always be with our Dad, Mom, brother David and sister Judy   in eternal peace. Your generosity,  sincerity, friendship and smile have been part of our daily lives. Valley Food will not be the same, without your dedicated presence.  Kerman is in mourning over your loss to the community. Thank you for creating a great legacy.  

Rest in Peace, Carolyn 

Mark, you were a Very Gracious man to many people and we had the pleasure of knowing you. You helped out many people and helped us at one time we we're forever Gratefull, as im sure many other people u have helped. Your presence will be missed by many.
MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

Mark was great guy and a great friend. Although I no longer live in Kerman, I will forever remember Mark. So glad my husband Jerry had the pleasure of meeting him. Rip in Mark you will greatly missed by all.

Mark such a great friend man and a all arounder. He help our family when we had death in our family he was always there to help and comfort our family. I never could thank him enough for all that he offered. We also grew up with hiswhole family had so many good memories I'll never forget his kindness and his love for everyone gonna miss u so much RIP my true friend

I was a country girl and attended Sun Empire School. When it was time to go to high school both schools came together at Kerman High. I met Mark in my second year there.  He was very friendly boy always smiling and saying hi in passing whether he new you or not. I liked his personality and made sure to get to know him. It was easy because I also saw mark at Vally Food Center where we shopped all the time. He was a very intelligent but humble man, hardworking and honest. A good employer. As a matter of fact several of my family members worked for the Yep family and eventually for Mark.
Mark was a great asset both to his family  business and to the city of Kerman.
 I moved to Minneapolis, MN about 25 years ago but kept in touch with family and friends in Kerman, one being  Mark. Whenever I visited my son’s grave,  I would stop by the store and Mark and I would catch up or just talk politics. It was a special time for me. 
As for me and my family, we  are saddened to hear of your sudden loss and our hearts are with you in this time of sorrow. Please except our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this tragic time. God be with you all.    Lupe Luque (Egurrola)

The community of Kerman suffered a great loss with the passing of Mark. He was a caring and generous business owner who always supported the various clubs, schools, individual families, etc with donations. When shopping at Valley Food Center, Mark would greet you with a smile. He would take the time to ask how you and your family was doing. He genuinely cared. When we lost our mother, Mary Perez, Mark donated bottled water to our memorial gathering for her. That is only one example of Marks generosity. He will be greatly missed by the Kerman community and our family. May you Rest in Peace Mark, 🌹

He will be greatly missed.  Such a wonderful man.

Mark will be missed dearly by our family and the whole community. He was such a great man, very giving, caring and always had that smile. I pray for his family who lost a great husband, father, uncle, brother. God Bless everyone. 

He’s going to be missed by everyone in Kerman . He was always there if you needed anything I remember when my husband had his accident Mark would deliver my grocery's and a few time I would spend like $300 and had forgotten my checkbook he always said just take them and pay me next time I come.  You will never  see  anyone else do that . 

Mark was such a huge part of Kermans community. He often helped those in need or with donations. He allowed me in the past to pay for groceries with payments or on payday which was a big help when you are struggling. He definitely was an angel among earth. You will be greatly missed Mark. May God comfort your family and lived ones in this time of mourning.

We would like to give our condolences to the Yep family. They have been employers and life long friends. Mark will be truly missed and always be in our thoughts. Especially when the 49ers take the field as he was a huge fan. 

He always told me hello and how’s it going. I grew up an went to school with most of them. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. He was a good man. Miss u Mark soar high with the angels.

I worked for the Yeps many years ago at Valley Food when I was in high school, Mark  was always so kind and helpful.. it’s been years but the good memories with my first job and the entire Yep family will forever be close to my heart. Rest In Peace Mark.

I worked for Mark and his family for several years. We enjoyed many fun times and his sense of humor made even more enjoyable to work for him and the Yep family.  Mark was known for his contagious smile and laugh which he shared with many . He loved his family and loved the store, but most of all he loved helping people . If you needed some milk and bread to get to you through until payday then Mark helped you . I remember seeing his generosity in person when I worked there and even as a young child when my mother would come home with a bag of needed groceries and her explaining that she told Mark she needed a little help for a couple days... how grateful we were. Thank  you Mark , you’re generosity and passion for helping people did not go unnoticed . May you Rest In Peace my friend .

Our. Family is so deeply sorry and sad that Mark was taken from us all so soon and so young... he was an awesome man and so devoted to his family and the town of Kerman... he helped my family many times during the winter months and was always there for our school functions ... I remember having talks with him when his Dad passed away. He really struggled with that loss... which I am sure you are dealing with Deb Scott and Kristen.... he wanted to be what his Dad instilled in him so badly... well he was and I’m sure you will carry the family values on too Scott..may God wrap His arms around you all during this horrific time with His grace and peace.....Mark will be terribly missed.. he already is❤️😔

OBITUARY

Mark Chan Yep

July 25, 1952 – March 22, 2020

Stephens and Bean Funeral Chapel

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