Of Rochester, NY passed away peacefully on September 15, 2023 at the age of 29. Marquis was born on March 19, 1994 and graduated from Pal-Mac High School. He was a kind soul with a big heart and enormous love for his family. Marquis was fun loving; you could always find him surrounded by his younger nieces and nephews.
Marquis is survived and will forever be cherished and loved by his mother, Robin Hawkins and father, Ralph Hawkins, brothers Jonathon and Brandon, sister René, grandparents Roxanne and Robert, and a host of aunts, uncles, a niece, nephews and cousins. A special thank you and loving appreciation to aunt Jennifer, uncle Michael, and his best friend/cousin Ja'Vonnie.
Marquis was a blessing from above from the day he entered our lives. We are taking solace in knowing the Lord is forever embracing him and he's with his beloved Grandma Mae. Please take care of him.
Family will receive friends from 2pm-4pm on Wednesday September 20, 2023, followed by a service at 4pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 6 Empire Blvd.
Contributions can be made in Marquis's name to C.U.R.E. Childhood Cancer Association and National Alliance of Mental Illness.