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Alexander Botero-Lowry Obituary
1986-2012
Alexander Botero-Lowry was born June 2, 1986 in Austin, Texas. He passed away August 27, 2012 in San Francisco, California. Alex grew up in Gainesville, Florida, graduated from Buchholz High School in 2005. He graduated with a B.A. from Reed College in Portland, Oregon in 2009, he worked as a software engineer for MetaWeb Technologies and then for Google. He loved fine food and dining as much as computers. Alex is survived by his parents, Cecilia Botero of Gainesville, Florida and Paul Ward Lowry of New York City; his sister, Vanesa Botero-Lowry of Austin, Texas; and his grandparents Jaime and Gina Botero of Waco, Texas. He will be missed by his family, friends and co-workers.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be made payable to: UFF/Alex Botero-Lowry Fund in Support of Clinical and Research Resources and sent to: Development Office, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida, P.O. Box 117000, Gainesville, FL 32611-7000 or the Electronic Frontier Foundation, 454 Shotwell St., San Francisco, CA 94110 using the online form at https://supporters.eff.org/donate/alex.
A funeral mass in Alex's memory will be held on Saturday, September 29, 2012, 11:00 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 1738 West University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32603.
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Drew Wilson
September 17, 2023
Alex and I took AP Art History as an independent study course in our junior year of high school. I was close to him back then and few people I've met could hold a candle to his incredible, irreverant and hilarious wit. I was sad when the reminder of his death hit my inbox this morning, but also happy that I was considered one of his close friends during his brief but impactful life.
To his surviving family: He is still very missed by everyone who knew him in Gainesville. I'm sure the people who knew him in Austin, Portland and through work feel the same. Whenever we are together, we end up sharing stories of our favorite Alex moments and smiling for hours -- we all know we were lucky to know him and that our lives are better for it.
Whenever someone gets me laughing so hard that I can barely breathe, I tell them they remind me of my friend Alex. If they had the privilege of knowing Alex, they would understand why that's one of the highest compliments I give.
With love,
Drew
September 27, 2012
Dear Paul and Cecilia, I loved your son. My family and I remember him warmly, especially during his French Lessons with Emma. What a great kid! I am sending positive energy to you. Love, Pam Vetro
Sammy Abusrur
September 25, 2012
I'm heartbroken to hear of the passing of one of my best friends from high school... one of the only people who understood me at that time of my life... one of the most brilliant individuals I have ever had the privilege of knowing. He had a profound impact on my development into an accepting individual. Rest in peace, Alex. You will be missed; the world has lost an amazing individual.
Carolyn Bracewell
September 24, 2012
Alex has crossed my mind so very often.So very sad to hear of his passing . I know your hearts are broken. I am sure that you may not remember me, I drew samples of blood from Alex for years. I still hve my Olympic man from Atlanta, Alex brought him to me.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with the family.
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Drew Wilson
September 23, 2012
I'm going to miss you, Alex! I'll never forget how much fun it was when the two of us crammed for Art History.
James Scott
September 23, 2012
Paul and Cecilia, I am so sorry to read of Alex's passing. I remember when he was born, and it seems just like yesterday. Please know you are in my prayers at this difficult time. (Paul, he grew up to look just like you!) Gone from this earthly plane Alex will forever live on in your hearts.
September 23, 2012
Alex I remember praying for you when you had surgery as a little boy. How I wish you had had the chance to grow old. Such a bright and curious young man.
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