Coach Mark Nordby

Posted on April 7, 2016

Coach Mark Nordby

Butterfly NA are deeply saddened by the loss of Coach Mark Nordby. Mark passed away suddenly at his home on Monday, April 4th, late afternoon.

The Butterfly team had the pleasure to collaborate with Coach Nordby on many tournaments. Our sincere condolences to Mark Nordby’s family and friends.

The El Paso Table Tennis Club will have a memorial at the club on Saturday, April 9th, starting at noon.

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