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Travis Alexander Obituary

Travis Alexander was a businessman, a well-known motivational speaker and author. He was 30 years old.

Published by The Arizona Republic from Jun. 13 to Jul. 18, 2008.
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May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Janet

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March 15, 2024

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Travis will never be forgotten.

Tammy Bowers

Other

March 15, 2024

You will never be forgotten and I didn´t even know you! Peace

Carole

Other

March 15, 2024

May God bless him, for he was such an amazing soul.

Ashley Aparicio

Other

March 14, 2024

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Janet and Dave

December 30, 2021

I am so unbelievably sorry that this happened to your family. He seemed like a very genuinely good person.

Carolyn I Grey

December 26, 2021

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Janet and Dave.

Other

August 6, 2021

Travis Alexander, every single day you´re missed. Your inspiration & ambition drove people forward and you´re kindness you had for people was astronomical. My sincere condolences goes out to the family and friends, it breaks my heart to know you´re not with us anymore. Rest in eternal peace.<3

Sharokina Isho

Other

August 2, 2021

Travis remains an inspiration with his positive attitude and deeply generous & caring nature. This he will be eternally remembered for.
My absolute heartfelt condolences to his family and friends for the loss of his beautiful soul.

Nikki

July 28, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Janet and Dave

Other

July 17, 2021

I visited Travis´s grave today, it´s just a few a minutes from our house. I´m so sorry for the family´s pain and loss of Travis.

Tommy

Other

July 11, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Blake

Other

June 27, 2021

My heart goes out to the parents and family of Mr. Travis Alexander...im praying for you all!!! I never knew him but i can look in his eyes and know for a fact he was a gentle guy with a beautiful heart!!! RIP

Carla Johnson

March 24, 2021

No words can be enough to console his family, but i just want to put it out there that I think his siblings are the strongest people ever, and that they are truly inspiring. I'm sending all my love to his friends and family. What they went through is some of the hardest thigs you can go through and i hope despite everything they can remember the good times with him.
I hope all their hearts can be healed.

Laure Auvray

March 10, 2021

I'm so sorry for the family's loss. I did not know Travis but wish I did. He seemed to be one of the kindest person that ever stepped on earth. May his soul rest in peace.

Emillie

January 15, 2021

God Rest his soul , he seemed a great person & Man. May he rest in peace. My prayers go out to all your family.
Meriya

Meriya Sciolino

Acquaintance

December 31, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Pamela Mitchell

October 9, 2020

To Travis' Family & Friends, I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss. Travis didn't deserve what happened to him. I'm so heartbroken for all of you, my Heart feels so heavy as he was taken from this Earth far too soon†. May you all find Peace, Love, Strength, & Comfort in knowing that Travis is an Angel in Heaven watching over all of you. He wants all of you to feel his presence. I wish I had the opportunity to meet him, as he looked to be such an Amazing person who continues to inspire people with his Heart ❤, his Soul, & his Love for Life. He lived his Life with such Passion and Love. I will Always remember you Travis. You will Never be Forgotten. May God Bless your Soul. Rest in Peace Travis†. With my Deepest Condolences. With Love ❤, Carol R.

Carol R.

August 15, 2020

R.I.L. dear Travis - you will never be forgotten - you've inspired me and so many others to become a better person. May God bless and hold your friends and family in his arms always. Xoxo

Lori

Friend

July 11, 2020

R.I.L. dear Travis - you will never be forgotten - you've inspired me and so many others to become a better person. May God bless and hold your family in his arms always. Xoxo

Lori

Friend

July 11, 2020

R.I.L. dear Travis - you will never be forgotten - you've inspired me and so many others to become a better person. May God bless and hold your family in his arms always. Xoxo

Lori

Friend

July 11, 2020

... Just purchased "Our friend Travis" - this book is amazing - thank you Sky & Chris Hughes for sharing your memories. I feel like i "know" you and Travis. What an amazing person who was taken too early. May he rest in love (RIL) and i apologize if this was not an appropiate place to post this, but i felt the need to share. He's inspired me - through your words -to become a better person. May God bless you and yours. Thank you again xoxo

Lori

July 11, 2020

... Just purchased "Our friend Travis" - this book is amazing - thank you Sky & Chris Hughes for sharing your memories. I feel like i "know" you and Travis. What an amazing person who was taken too early. May he rest in love (RIL) and i apologize if this was not an appropiate place to post this, but i felt the need to share. He's inspired me - through your words -to become a better person. May God bless you and yours. Thank you again xoxo

Lori

July 11, 2020

Never forgotten always remembered with peace and love

Julie UK

June 26, 2020

You left this world in a tragic way. My heart still hurts for you and your family after all these years. You touched so many people in ways you couldnt even imagine. I hope youre resting peacefully in the arms of our Lord.

Kim

Acquaintance

June 25, 2020

od Bless you and your family. You made a difference in this world and even after all these years you are not forgotten.

Caprice l LePante

Acquaintance

June 25, 2020

I hope you are resting in peace Travis. You did not deserve what happened to you. Sending many blessings to your family ...I am very sorry for your loss.

Megan

June 24, 2020

To Travis Rip

Yvonne Ferguson

March 27, 2020

Travis, even after all these years we still think of you. Sending my love to all your loved ones.

Ana

Acquaintance

March 25, 2020

Bless Your Heart
You deserved so much better. I hope you have found peace.

Denise Ortega

Friend

March 21, 2020

Finally l was able to visit your resting place. I feel like if I knew you Travis Alexander. I continue to PRAY for your spirit and your family. Rest in Paridice.

Cynthia Sotelo

February 19, 2020

Still thinking of you. You are not forgotten.

February 16, 2020

You Will Never Ever be FORGOTTEN ,What A Awesome Human Being you were TA.

Acquaintance

February 15, 2020

God Bless you, Travis. May your encouragement continue in your honor forever.

Jen Wetherill

January 29, 2020

R.I.P Travis I watched your trial you have a wonderful family, God bless you and your family.

j m

January 26, 2020

Think of Travis often and wish there was a better justice for him. Gone too soon. R.I.P.

January 19, 2020

I think about Travis all the time iam still angry about what happened iam so sorry

Beth Morden

January 18, 2020

RIP Travis

Janette Hayes

January 17, 2020

Still remembering you Travis. You will never be forgotten. And to Travis's precious family..Prayers for all of you. Travis is always with you all <3

Carmen Van Horn

August 28, 2019

Just wanting you to know (and your family to know) that even still you are reaching people's hearts. I still get alerts every time someone leaves a message here. Take solace in how much you have touched people. ♥It was such a long time ago but it seems like yesterday.
I hope that your family and your very best friends iare finding peace. We need more people in the world like you. But your spirit, your heart, your generosity and your words will live. I have faith that your family will see you once again in God's Kingdom.

August 27, 2019

Godbless you always Travis SIP

JeanMarie Simmons

August 26, 2019

RIP Travis

Carrie Groth

August 25, 2019

RIP Travis

L S

August 11, 2019

j m

August 10, 2019

I still think about you# You r my third cousin . I'm Patsy Moore daughter and J.W. Alexander granddaughter. I wish we had know each other love ya forever. Tina

Tina Parssinen

August 10, 2019

Travis: you are gone but still living on in our hearts. you are not forgotten.

August 9, 2019

still thinking about you all my prayers go out to you. rip

cindy

August 9, 2019

Andrea Giammusso

August 9, 2019

Travis... I never knew you in life, I never even heard of you until the events of 2013. I dont know how, but you have made such a huge impact on my life, and Ive almost felt like I did know you, or a part of you. Your spirit, energy, personality, strength, generosity, kindness makes you larger than life, larger than what happened to you. The faith that you built your life on carries your essence on today, continuing to reach people who hear about you and feel blessed the same way as I do. I hope you are resting in peace. I hope you know that your character and integrity were not and never could be diminished in any way by anyone. You were a bright light in the world, and you still shine brightly today.

August 8, 2019

Travis you have been called home to our Heavenly Father who knows you and needed a special angel like you. Our selfishness said it's to early but there's a special plan for you. R.I.P See you on the other side

Krista Johnson

December 24, 2018

i wish i could send money for flowers or anything but iam a very poor person.So all i can send is my prayers.God BLESS TRAVIS AND HIS FAMILY

Beth Morden

November 5, 2018

still thinking about you Travis

j M

November 3, 2018

will never forget you. think of you often over the years.

November 2, 2018

10 years man.

I'm so sorry your ending was so cruel. You're loved and missed by so many!

Mariah S

October 30, 2018

Still thinking about you all these years later. Sending love to the Alexander family. xo

Krysten R

July 20, 2018

You did not deserve what you got in the end, but you are doing fine now I know! You were a fine human being!

Carole j. Amodeo

July 19, 2018

Travis you are on my mind often and I somehow can't get you out of my head. I wish so much that I could of gotten to know you. You seemed like such a beautiful soul and light on this earth but god chose to take your bright light to heaven. Thru your story you have guided so many and myself included. You should be so proud of your untarnished legacy. RIP

N W

July 17, 2018

RIP Travis.I didn't have the pleasure of knowing you but I can tell through your family and friends that you were a fun,life loving guy.Fly High!

KAREN WHITE

June 27, 2018

RIP Travis. You will NEVER be forgotten. I wish we could have met. You inspire so many people

June 5, 2018

Travis it's been 10 years since your passing.
I would like to send my deepest sympathy to Travis' family and his friends.

Jayne

June 4, 2018

Remembering your great love story today and always.

June 2, 2018

God bless you travis alexander

mandy chalk

June 1, 2018

Think of you often. You will always remain in our hearts. R.I.P. Travis

March 10, 2018

Brandie Marshall

March 9, 2018

R.i.p travis god bless you

mandy chalk

March 8, 2018

I have written here a few times and get notifications when messages are left...what I find inspiring and heartfelt is all the people who have let Travis Alexander inspire them, help them and humble them. This should make everyone in his family have some sort of comfort. Travis was bigger than this world and as a child of God he can still bring hope to a broken world. God Bless this family.

March 8, 2018

I wanted to say how truly sorry I am for you losing Travis. I did not know him personally but I feel like I do due to the coverage and watching the trial. My heart breaks for the Alexander family. I was crying right alongside you. I pray that you have found some comfort in the past 10 years since it happened. I'll always keep you in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all. Love from South Carolina.

Belinda Stewart

March 7, 2018

I wanted to tell you guys that watching Travis's videos and reading his writing got me through 3 days of opiate withdrawal (the mental aspect, fear and anxiety). I had been a good mom and hard worker until I ran into bad influences and made bad choices .
I don't know what it was but after 2 years of using opiates , I found Travis's videos and felt like the choice to be positive and change was up to me and that it wasn't impossible to go through the pain because I had some positivity coming ... my only positivity during the first hardest days . It's been a few weeks but within that time I managed to start the road to being the kind of person Travis was trying to be himself .
His story has affected lives and real people for the better . I feel like I asked for his help in spirit and the strength I needed came to me through his message (speeches) and writings .

Lisa M

February 14, 2018

To the Alexander family. I didn't know Travis personally but I followed his case. My heart goes out to your family. I pray you all find peace.

Lindsey

January 21, 2018

i think about all of the time and also your wonderful family god bless them and i pray you rest in piece.

cindy

January 16, 2018

Hi Travis. I was just thinking about you. RIP my friend. You are certainly missed by many

Charlene Peek

January 15, 2018

What a senseless loss of life. Rest in peace, Travis.

January 14, 2018

Thinking of you during the Christmas holidays. R.I.P. You are not forgotten.

December 9, 2017

Thinking of you dear Travis and remembering you during the Christmas holiday. R.I.P. You are not forgotten.

December 9, 2017

It has been years now, but I still think of Travis often, and feel like I almost knew him. I know it's crazy but I felt like we would have been friends - but I guess that's the effect he had on everyone!

I am saddened that the goodness he was bringing to this world was cut short, and we'll never know how far he could have gone.

But, I know that I always keep in mind his spirit of service and paying it forward whenever possible and try to follow the example he set while he was here.

I'm not a religious person, but I pray that the universe blesses your entire family with all the goodness that it can bring.

I don't think I will ever forget Travis and his message of doing good and helping those who need it most.

Christy Hurst

December 8, 2017

God bless you and your family... I have followed this story for years and my heart aches for the pain you suffer. May God hold you all in his embrace always...

Helena Edwards

December 7, 2017

Travis,

My heart is heavy when I think of you. You're a shining light on this earth. I hope I get to spend time with you in the next life. You're amazing Travis. You're a wonderful example of the goodness in humanity.

I love you Travis,
CJ

CJ North

October 30, 2017

Travis and family of Travis Alexander,

A vibrant life gone too soon. Love to you and your friends and family.

Elaine Ream Cistulli

September 20, 2017

Beth Morden

August 10, 2017

I know this is very late in it's coming to the family of Travis Alexander. Please note that I just found this site, but you have my deepest condolences about your dear sweet brother. I am so sorry for your loss. I know the pain you were feeling having lost family members myself (mother and father both gone), but not in the manner of which you lost yours. I wish I had had the opportunity to meet your brother when he visited Nauvoo I would've loved to have met him. I feel I have gotten to know Travis quite a bit because of your family and the love you have for him. He was a great man and in my eyes is still a great man. I'm just so sorry he didn't have the opportunity to see how far he could go in his life. But with everyone on here and online, his memory will never fade.

I know this is off topic (no offence intended here) but I make bears, really cute bears and if you would contact me I'd love to present you with a Travis Bear. I know it's not much, but its my way of letting you know how much so many people cared about your brother. I being one of them.

Again, my deepest condolences for you loss. May he always rest in peace and may you find joy once again.

Thank God for Justice

Contact me at:
[email protected]

H M Bright

August 7, 2017

Gina

July 16, 2017

Ongoing Thoughts and prayers.
A tragedy never forgotten.

Nancy Kerz

July 13, 2017

To the Alexander Family,

I drive by the cemetery where Travis was laid to rest a lot. I always look and say a prayer for him and the wonderful brother/friend he was. This case was draining, painful, hurtful unacceptable, hard to fathom.
I remember seeing the pain and frustration in your family and wondered, how will they survive it. I know things may not be perfect but I hope your Faith holds you all together. Someday I will stop by and say hello to Travis but I just wanted you to know he is not forgotten. May Peace be with all of you

July 12, 2017

Janet M

July 11, 2017

your never forgotten always in my prayers. rip.

cindy

July 10, 2017

Travis. Still think of you and your family often.

May 17, 2017

To Travis and the Alexander family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Travis will never be forgotten. May his soul always rest in peace.

Vanessa G.

May 17, 2017

IAM SO SORRY FOR LOSS, IT HURTS ME SO HOW TRAVIS DIED, IAM SORRY FOR THE PAIN YOU (FAMILY) MUST FEEL EVERY DAY WITH OUT HIM I WILL PRAY FOR TRAVIS AND HIS FAMILY IF I WASNT POOR I WOULD SEND FLOWERS

BETH MORDEN

May 16, 2017

cindy

May 15, 2017

when i see a homeless person on the street
i try to make it a habit of going to the nearest
grocery store and picking them up a sandwich
and a coffee if it is cold. i have done this for a
long time now, because of your son. at the time
of his murder i read something one of his friends
said, to the effect that Travis would stop and
feed anyone who appeared in need. his comment to his friend was THAT IS HOW YOU
FEED THE HOMELESS.
i wanted his family to know that he paid it
forward for a long long time.
i never forgot your wonderful family or Travis.

gail lavery

May 13, 2017

Sad that this had to happen

E Hay

January 8, 2017

Gone but never forgotten!!

Cindy Wall

September 10, 2016

Travis you and your beautiful family will always be an inspiration to me. I wish I had been able to meet you, you were an amazing person. I know one day we will all see you in heaven. May God always watch over your family and friends, they are beautiful wonderful people. God Bless you Travis!! <3

Cindy Wall

September 10, 2016

Still thinking about Travis and family. Never forgotten

Krysten Russell

September 9, 2016

DEAR TRAVIS ALEANDERFAMILY. IM PRAYING FOR YOU ALL. AND THAT TRAVIS IS RESTING IN PEACE.

CINDY

September 9, 2016

Rest in Heaven Travis!

Timothy Leonard

September 8, 2016

Danielle O'Malley

August 4, 2016

dear travis. im praying that your resting in peace.you were a fantastic young man.im praying for your family. we all miss you very much.rest in peace.

cindy

July 21, 2016

gone and not forgotten. Still you live in our hearts. Rest in peach Travis.

Mary Ouellette

July 19, 2016

Rest in Paridice Travis. God Bless your Family.. Gone But Never Forgotten. Wish i had known you..
Cynthia. Pico Rivera California.

Cynthia sotelo

July 18, 2016

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