Aleksandre Boss Zarzosa
October 17, 1996 ~ January 24, 2012
Dear Family and Friends, My son, Aleksandre J. Zarzosa, passed away at 6:36pm this past Tuesday, January 24th at the young age of 15. I was at work when I received a call from the social worker from the hospital who advised me that Alek's condition had suddenly turned significantly more critical. Paula and I rushed to the hospital where several family members and friends were already gathered there with him. I am eternally grateful to God for allowing us to have been there by Alek's side during his last hours. It was by far the most excruciatingly painful experience of my life sitting at my son's bedside, knowing what was to come, and watching his heart rate slowly drop until it beat no more. I do not wish that feeling of utter helplessness and emptiness on any parent. While the void I feel in my heart will never be filled, I am faithful that God will mend the pain into a scar of strength and courage. The same strength and courage that Alek so quietly demonstrated to all of us whose lives he touched. It has also taught me a most important lesson that we all know about yet do not put into practice nearly as much as we should; to cherish each moment we spend with loved ones as if it could be the last. To not take for granted the time we have with those we love, and not let the little day-to-day troubles in life get in the way of our happiness. Before all of this I thought I had been through pain in life. Nothing can even compare, and all else seems trivial now. It has forever changed my perspective on life and how to live it, and for that I am truly grateful. This past week has felt somewhat surreal, with sudden jolts of reality and sorrow that are difficult to endure. Each time I feel weak however, I put God in the forefront of my thoughts along with an image of my two younger sons, Nicolai and Mason. This gives me the strength and purpose I need to move forward and live life the way that would make Alek proud. My family and I are truly and deeply touched by all of the love and support received this past month. Monday evening I will be providing the memorial service information here on Facebook for anyone who would like to attend. We also have more of the 'We Love You Alek' hats on order as part of the fund raiser being held to help cover the funeral costs. If you are interested, we are asking a minimum donation of $20 per hat. Please feel free to post here on FB or email me directly at jzarzosa@gmail.com Thank you all once again, and God bless.
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Alek Alek, You will always be in my memory and in my thoughts.
Alek I miss you soOO much and wish you could be here to meet your new baby brother. I gave him your name to honor you, not replace you. I feel your presence here in our home. Your bedroom is still yours with all of your school work, photos, drawings, and belongings in their place just how you left them. Nicolai is now the oldest and he has done so well with the responsibility; I know you would be proud of him. Mason is doing better sleeping alone but he talks about you and misses you greatly. We’ve decided that you are in Heaven eating lots of ice cream 🙂 and playing World of Warcraft too! Take care of Grammy & Grandpa’s pug, Scott David I’m sure you’re petting him as I write. I love you Aleksandre. Love, Mama
Alek, we love you and miss you so much. We think of you every second of the day. Sila named what was going to be your Christmas bear after you, she calls it “Alek Bear” and sleeps with him at night. We love you and words cannot express what you will always mean to us, I will always pray, cry, keep a candle lit, and keep your pictures and artwork up all over the house. I made your cousins a photo album of you for a keepsake of you each one had to have one. Your brothers are playing baseball I took them to practice along with your cousin, we miss you and your smile and sense of humor, life is so painful and difficult without you =( I hope you’re having alot of fun and wish you could visit us spiritually somehow just to let me know you’re doing okay so far away. I miss you. Love Mama.
Darn, I wish Alek was still here, but hes been gone for a while
Estimado Jesus y familia, No hay palabras para describir esta tristeza. No se que decir o que contar que pueda aliviar tan siquiera un poquito este gran dolor por la perdida de Alek (superhero). Hay veces que el tiempo esta encontra de nosotros pero creo que en este momento tienes que extenderle una mano y dejarlo que te ayude a convertir cada dia en una bella memoria de Alek. Cada noche el estara en las estrellas cuidanlos para que vivan la vida que el hubiera querido vivir. Ahora el esta siempre con Uds adentro de sus corazones. Le mandamos todo el amor posible. Hernan, Nawel, Sofia, Alexa y Alek Ruelas
I miss your laugh, I miss being able to play with you. I know you’re in a better place but that doesn’t make it any easier for us down here. I can’t wait to see you again. Love, Joseph
My prayers got out to you. My son, Matthew, was in WSB with Alek and worked on the blood drive together. I also had the opportunity to meet Alek when I took the blood drive team to their conference. Alek was such a sweet young man. I cannot begin to understand the pain you are going through, but I know your faith in God will help you.
To my Number One,first Grandchild. This is the most difficult time in my life as I grieve over you and pray for your continuing peace in God’s Holy Presence.This illness that came about just before Christmas started so suddenly and unexpectedly .I cry alot for you. You were taken in the first month of the year as were my parents and grandparents. I have fond,loving memories and pictures of you growing up to be a great young man. I will forever miss your sincere Love, great disposition, awesome personality,love for animals and children. You were a role model at your young age to your little brothers Nicolai, Mason, baby sister Sila and I know and feel that they miss you more than words could express and will look for you for a long time to come home. They will listen for your voice and call out for you and wait for you. I feel your presence Alek.I love you so.You were gentle when playing with the young children and animals and so patient with teaching them new things or ways to play at their level.The gathering’s at Aunt Erica’s, your home, my home or wherever we gathered bring such fond memories.I will miss you Alek.The restaurnants like Casa de Pico, Spahetti Factory, IHOP and others where we caught up on your interests and how things were going. Grandpa so enjoyed you tossing the football back and forth the weekend before you entered Children’s Hospital at the park with your little brothers,sister and counsins.Grandpa and myself enjoyed your 15th Birthday celebration as we all did. You so looked forward to Christmas 2011 and other Holidays,birthdays, and no school days where you could be yourself without school and peer pressures. You could enjoy the family,relatives, and pets . You loved all animals and were especially fond of Casey and Scott David,Whitie and the bunnies .I will never forget you in the big chair resting your leg on the footstool petting both Casey and Scott David in your lap the weekend before December 20th. They loved you so Alek and I believe s
You are my first Grandchild I love and miss so much already.May the Lord keep you safe until we meet again.Love always.Grammy