Alex Sykes Obituary

In memory of Alex Sykes Alex Sykes of Tempe, Arizona was born March 8, 1990. He passed away at the age of 12 on April 1, 2002. Today we honor him on what would have been his 18th Birthday. We miss him as a loving and giving child. We can only imagine the wonderful young man he would have become. Happy Birthday, Alex. You truly are forever young. And forever and ever loved. Please visit his Guest Book at www.azcentral.com in the obituaries section.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Mar. 8, 2008.

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Julie Hevelone

April 1, 2008

Not a day goes by that I don't think of our awesome nephew - sometimes my thoughts make me laugh out loud and sometimes I get teary eyed, but there is no way to think of Alex without evoking emotion! My life has been greatly blessed by knowing Alex, by loving Alex and by his continual presence in my heart. I am so very grateful for the 12 years we all had with him. His joyful embrace of life will live on in all of us. We miss you Alex and will never stop loving you. Love, Julie

Alex Sykes

Cindy Richards-Sykes

April 1, 2008

To Alex,

It is April Fools Day and it is your day Alex. You loved a good laugh with family and friends. I am laughing with you now.

I am your's and Dan's step-mother now and very proud to be. When we used to do things together, like our road trips to Disneyland, Legoland, or any other kind of "land", sometimes you would point to me and then to yourself and say "you and me, Cindy" it really is true. You and me, kid!

All my love,

Cindy

Marti Boppart

April 1, 2008

Enjoy your day with family and friends remembering Alex- When I think of him- I think of laughter- He was always such a goof around the dinner table bringing smiles to everyone's faces - I think of his raggedy old blanket that seemed to share every adventure with him- I remember being concerned because nobody was a stranger- the whole world was his friend- He'd walk up to anyone and begin a conversation.

And yesterday as I was driving at lunch time I thought as a third grade teacher- I'm glad he wasn't in my class- the boy would have stolen the show!!!!! ( Though I understand he behaved differently at school). I was also remembering that the only time I really saw him cry was when I came over from California to babysit Alex and Daniel. Alex was sick and I had to have him take cough medicine- or some syrupy concoction which Alex detested as was evidenced by a flood of tears when Iforced him to take it!! EVIL AUNT!!!!

The other memory I have is when I took the boys to Manuels- Alex was a soulmate when it came to liking cheese crisps!!! My final memory is of taking the boys to Casper- they wanted to be "big kids" so they sat away from me in the front... That is until the previews came on and that Dolbey Sound commercial or whatever it was played- Alex was back next to me quicker than Zeus (my dog) when it is thundering outside- He wasn't shaking from head to toe- but Alex decided it would be best to stay close while inside the theater!! Have an Alex day!

Love,Marti

The Brazones

April 1, 2008

Hello Paul and Cindy and JoJo,

I am so sorry we missed Alex's party. He is forever in our hearts as we remember the vibrant personality he had. We still think about the time he spent the night at our home and how happy the kids were. Love, The Brazones

Omar and Yvonne Tamer

April 1, 2008

Paul, Cindy, Jo-Jo: So sorry we missed this - just today the computer got working - I feel bad that we missed the celebration - We will be there from now on since we have the date - I know he is in your thoughts and prayers - he will never be gone as long as he is in your hearts - Love, Bonnie and Omar

Cindy Richards-Sykes

March 10, 2008

Alex,

You are 18! I cannot imagine you as a young man. Yet, I can almost sense your youthful maturity, your love of people, your urgency to share what you have and your quest for joy in just being with others.

You would have loved your celebration on Saturday. Everyone was there just about. Tyler is so mature and handsome. Cody is a looker too, and such a gentleman. Michael has a sense of peacefulness, like his Dad. Him and Julien are two great-looking young men. You would probably have all your same friends and then some!

We had brownies. You liked to make those with me. I hope you do not mind that I tell people that. It can be very manly to cook.

Then we released some of our wishes or thoughts on the blue balloons. Into the sky. Are you there, among the fluffy "Simpsons" clouds, or in the sunshine on my arms, or on the wind howling past my ears? I do know you are in my heart forever and ever, just as you were....Alex. It's you and me, kid.

Love Cindy

Kathleen Mason Mason

March 8, 2008

Dear Alex,
I never really knew you, except through your brother Daniel. I was his 2nd grade teacher at Houston. He would write about you in his lifebook as his happy, spontanious
baby brother.
Happy birthday Alex!!! I have been blessed to know your family.

David and Lorraine Sykes

March 8, 2008

We can't believe it has been six years since we last saw Alex but we think about him every day. We donated to Friends for Life in his memory.

Grandma Boppart

March 8, 2008

You are in my thoughts daily as you smile at me from the refrigerator!
Forever young; forever loved; forever missed.

Karina Matsuura

March 8, 2008

Alex was an Awesome nephew & cousin! We miss him intensely. His kind heart and sense of humor are among the many qualities that made Alex such a unique and adored kid. We are so fortunate to have had the chance to know and love Alex. He lives on in our hearts forever.

Aunt Karina, Uncle Dave, Aaron & Curtis

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