Dear Friends and Family,

It is with deep sadness that we inform you that my father Mark Lyles has passed away while traveling in Brazil.  Apparently, he was taken to a hospital and they were unable to resuscitate him. 

As you know, it can very expensive to transport his remains back to the U.S., not to mention the cost of burial expenses.  If you knew my father, then you also know that he was a kind and generous person with a host of friends.  It is imperative that we bury him in the U.S.  All donations would be greatly appreciated. 

Please keep me and my family in your thoughts and prayers.