Carlo E. Alfonso Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Spokane, Washington

Whether it was pitching in to do some heavy lifting or lightening the mood with a joke, Carlo E. Alfonso was the kind of guy you always wanted around. "He was a great family man and a brother to us all," said Spc. Paul Kromshroeder, a fellow soldier with the 40th Engineer Battalion. "He took the work out of work," said Capt. Justin Agostine. Alfonso, 23, of Spokane, Wash., died Aug. 26 in Sadr City when his vehicle struck an explosive. He was assigned to Baumholder, Germany. Alfonso moved to Spokane from the Philippines in 1997 with his mom, and he and his wife Rose Marie met as fellow students at West Valley High School. The couple has a 2-year-old son, Kyle. "He was friends with everybody," she said. "Nobody hated him. He was a really sweet person." He was working toward obtaining his U.S. citizenship at the time of his death. A few weeks earlier, he also re-enlisted in the Army for another four years. He earned the nickname Carlo "there you go" Alfonso for his ability to escape tackles on the football field. "He made us laugh and smile when we needed it," said Staff Sgt. Levon Sains.

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We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Alfonso Family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Carlo E. Alfonso US Army Specialist. We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded...

Charlie Gili

October 17, 2017 | Brooklyn, NY

As I prepare to do our daily remembrance in our support group I am sending your family and friends God's Strength and comfort. It's not easy to bury your child, husband, sibling or relative and for war buddies it's not easy to forget the horrors of war. May you rest in eternal peace Carlo.
Mother of
SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/2006 Samarra Iraq

Debbi Copeland

August 26, 2016 | FL

October 30
May your memories bring you comfort and the peace of God be with you. Heb 2:9 again you have my deepest sympathy.

L K

October 30, 2014 | St Petersburg, FL

My heart is still with you and I still miss you

R A

October 13, 2013 | Spokane, WA

To the family and friends of Spc. Carlo E. Alfonso:
It has truly been my honor to sign Carlo's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Carlo will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy

Peggy Childers

August 28, 2013 | Carson City, NV

August 27, 2012
To the family and friends of Spc. Carlo E. Alfonso:
Always remembering Carlo. "Some gave all."

Peggy Childers

November 27, 2012 | Carson City, NV

Was just thinking about Alfonso, he was a friend of mine in Germany, one of the first ones I had when we got there, I was in charlie company, he was a great guy

Josh scott

October 10, 2012 | Bakersfield, CA

On this day, I honor the memory and service of Spc. Carlo Alfonso. A man who gave it his all.

April 15, 2012

To the families of our American Heroes,

I want to thank each of you for your personal sacrifices on behalf of my family and America.
May God comfort your souls and bring peace in your hearts that your loss is not in vain.
God Bless our valiant warriors families in the ages to come.

RIP courageous ones!
Psalm 25:20

Julio Rodriguez

August 30, 2011 | Warner Robins, GA

Spc. Carlo E. Alfonso

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