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Hector Alers Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Ruth Lovitt
January 8, 2025
As the years go by, your kind
Spirit on this earth is still talked about. We all miss you. So many more family members have joined you in heaven, the world is becoming hollow without you all. Continue to Enjoy paradise brother. Until we all meet again. Love Bachy
Ruth Lovitt
September 20, 2016
The years are passing by so fast but your smile, jokes and kind heart are still with us. We miss you my dear brother...until we all meet in the sky with our Heavenly Father..rest in peace my dear brother...
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Ruth Lozado
January 21, 2010
My Dear Sister,
You are strong, There is nothing to hard for God, and he has made all things possible for you. So with all your Heart,Mind,Soul and entire being.... TRUST THE MASTER.
Be blessed from the crown of your head to the soles of your feet.
YOUR DADDY'S GOT YOUR BACK.
I will forever be here for you. I love you, Love Bachy.
Bachy
January 21, 2010
My Dear Brother in Law.
I will forever remember you, your kind heart and your warm smile. You never turned anyone away. Your home was a haven to many, including me. Thank you for that, and all the beautiful memories. I will forever love you and miss you my brother. Rest in Peace, and until we meet again. Love Bachy
Samuel Lozado
January 20, 2010
Wow, Hector, my love for you will last always. I will always remember the great times we had together. And Sis, I am always a phone call away, I love you dearly. Love always your Brother Sammy
Ayanna Brown
January 19, 2010
To the Alers Family, I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and take away the pain to create an open space for the beautiful memories you have. I love you dearly, and I wish you well. MArisol, you have always been there for me and everyone I know, so I want you to know that I am praying for your family, and I think of you daily.
Jennie Alberto-Christian
January 19, 2010
I didn't know Hector very well but I have had the honor of being a friend to Marisol and although distant now, I know that the love Marisol and Hector shared for each other was like no other and will live on for all of eternity. We should all be so lucky to have loved and been loved in such magnitude. My thoughts and prayers to the Alers Family!
Lechele Jackson
January 19, 2010
To the Family of Hector Alers,
My heartfelt condolences to you all. Hector has transitioned from here to eternity. May he find rest in the Father's arms. Hector's warm and kind spirit will be missed in the halls of McGuireWoods.
May the Holy Spirit continue to provide you comfort,
LaVaughn Campbell
January 15, 2010
Men like Hector don't come along often so it was a real joy to have him as part of our McGuireWoods family if only for a little while. He was respectful, friendly and always eager to help. I always admired him for his composure. He was a hard-working man who would roll up his sleeves and jump right in to help his team. What an incredible man he was. It is both a personal and professional loss for us for we will never be able to replace him.
Joyce Carroll
January 14, 2010
Mrs. Alers: We at McGuireWoods Consulting will miss Hector so much. He was so friendly, pleasant and helpful. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family in your time of sorrow.
mary beth smith
January 14, 2010
Hector was very well liked at McGuireWoods. Whenever we would pass in the hall or have a brief moment to chat, he was so kind and gentle. I am so sorry for your very tragic loss.
Mary Alexander
January 14, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Hector always had a smile on his face and a pleasant personality. I will miss seeing him at McGuireWoods.
Vicki Moore
January 14, 2010
To the Alers Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad and difficult time. I worked with Hector during the past year. He was such a kind, thoughtful and gentle person. I had the utmost respect for him as did everyone here at work. I will miss him very much.
January 14, 2010
Dearest Marisol, my heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. Lifting you all in prayer.
Love, Donna Ewell
Michelle Philbates
January 14, 2010
I worked with Hector at McGuireWoods. He was one of the most kindest people I have ever known. He was always so very helpful and he will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tim Marshall
January 14, 2010
Marisol and Family, Hector was a very fine man, great father and husband. I was shocked and very saddened to hear of his departure from this earth. He has left behind so much both in memories and deeds and will truly be missed. I only had the pleasure of meeting him on a few occassions and those I will always remember. Marisol, you always spoke of him with pride and love in your heart, always remember those times and thoughts and always remember Hector for the man he was and will always be in all of our hearts. I am here for you and your family during this time of sadness. Please do not hesitate to ask my assistance for any reason.
Your friend always,
Tim Marshall (Hunton and Williams LLP)
January 14, 2010
I know you are all so proud of Hector and will miss him very much. He was one of the kindest, most helpful people I have known. It was a privilege to know him here at McGuire Woods. He was so helpful to our yoga group and always so willing. We will all miss him. My prayers are with all of you. Martue Brownson
Contina Spencer
January 14, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
Joy King
January 14, 2010
My dear dear friend - People keep telling me that God makes no mistakes, so I have to trust and believe that he indeed has a higher cause for you. No more pain, my friend, just peace. I miss you so much.
January 14, 2010
Only knew him for a short time but what a bright light and blessing. Thoughts and prayers are with the Alers family.
Deborah Dip (McGuireWoods)
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