BOULDER CITY, NEV. — Mark Alfred Paradis, 63, formerly of Naples, passed away on June 11, 2016, at Nathan Adelson Hospice in Las Vegas, Nev.

He was born in Maine on Nov. 19, 1953. He joined the Air Force National Guard on July 16, 1972, and was released as staff sergeant with an honorable discharge on May 29, 1979.

He enjoyed outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, four-wheeling and cookouts with friends and family. He cherished time with his family and friends. He always welcomed people in and treated them like family, regardless of their story. He was an exceptional and selfless man and will continue to be in our hearts. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He was predeceased by his stepfather, who raised him, Robert Herrick; and sister Denise (Paradis) Maurais.

He is survived by his mother, Constance Herrick; his brothers, David Herrick and Raymond Paradis; his sister, Claudette (Paradis) Charest; his wife, Cora Paradis; his children, Joe Paradis, Jaimie Paradis and Chris Paradis; and nine grandchildren.

Due to his out-of-state residence, family will hold a private memorial. Anyone wishing to reach out to the family may do so through his son Chris: chrisparadis21@gmail.com