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Alexander Olmedo Obituary

OLMEDO, ALEXANDER, of Key Biscayne, date of death 1/5/06. There will be a viewing at Stanfill Funeral Home, 10545 South Dixie Highway, Miami 33156, on Monday evening 1/9 from 6-9 p.m. There will be a funeral mass at St. Agnes Catholic Church at 122 Harbor Drive Key Biscayne at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday 1/10, followed by burial at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Cemetery. Alex was the love of my life and with him my life was a great joy. Floral tributes are welcomed; however, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Agnes Catholic Church designated for the maintenance of and floral arrangements for the Blessed Sacrament Chapel of the church. Relatives: Alex is survived by his wife, Sherryll Martens Dunaj Olmedo; his aunts, Sister Mary of the Angels (Carman Puga) IMH and Guadalupe Puga; nephew, Steven Martens; and many other nephews, nieces, cousins, and a host of friends. Alex lived life to the fullest and enjoyed every moment; he was a kind gentle man. He fought valiantly his pulmonary and arthritic conditions and was celebrating what he described as a second lease on life. He died from complications following a car accident. To visit this Guest Book Online, go to www.herald.com/obituaries.

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Published by the Miami Herald from Jan. 8 to Jan. 10, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Alexander Olmedo

22 Entries

Silvia Rojas

January 30, 2006

I knew Alexander from the Chapel at St. Agnes Church in Key Biscayne. I visited it very often and many times I saw him there, he was always friendly and always smiling . I did not even know his name and was surprised when I saw him in The Islander newspaper. We will always pray for him. I met today his aunt at the chapel and told her how sorry I was.

David & Montserrat Joy

January 15, 2006

Dear Sherryll,

I have just managed to open my sagomail web-box here in Buenos Aires - on borrowed equipment - and am quite devastated by your sad, sad news. Alex fought so hard, with your support, against his health problems and contrived to live life to the fullest possible extent. I really thought he would manage to outlive many of us contemporaries and that you would have a long and happy life together. God has willed otherwise and I know you will face this blow as you have customarily dealt with adversity: with 'the courage to endure things you cannot changë'.

Montserrat and I send our deepest condolences and sympathy. I shall miss Alex on the golf course and wherever else we met. There was never enough time.

With warmest regards,

David & Montserrat Joy.

Donna Brookes

January 14, 2006

Sheryl: I was so sad to read about the loss of your husband, Alex Olmedo. I knew him in Lima many many years ago and he was a great friend of my husband. I have also known you for many years here in Miami from Floyd Pearson (remember Norah and Bill Frates?). Also, we both worked at Marlow Cohen in the Grove. You were so lucky to have had Alex in your life, such a champion, "un Arequipenyo muy simpatico"...may your memories keep him close in your heart during this difficult time.

Louisa & Didier Stickel

January 12, 2006

Dear Sherry,

Didier and I met you and Alex at Vero's and Lucho's place in Key Biscayne. Even as acquaintances we could feel the deep bond between you. We always looked forward to seing you both at the Garcia-Scharf's gatherings.Didier saw Alex's Obituary in the Herald, thus we took this opportunity to tell you how sorry we are for your loss. I had just seen Alex in his car a few weeks a go driving down US1 near U.M, and I tried to get his attention to wave hello.

I am glad to know that you have many wonderful memories of your good life together.

With our best wishes and our deepest sympathies,

Hector Castro

January 12, 2006

The parishers at St Agnes will remember your smile and kindness always

Kathy Klock

January 10, 2006

Dear Sherry,

My heart goes out to you. I have not spent time with you and Alex for several years, but I have many memories of good times - - and particularly the great zest for life Alex had and shared. Remember the "happy hour" we shared with paper cups, sprite, and "phantom rum" at Fowler White's offices on Flagler Street? I hope that the wonderful years you shared with Alex bring you comfort and that you continue to enjoy life with the enthusiam Alex enjoyed during the years of your marriage. Kathy

Lisa Daugherty Patten

January 10, 2006

Sheryl:

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I never knew Alex well, but I still remember seeing him quite often through the halls of Fowler, White when you were there. You two obviously had a beautiful bond that will last forever. Remember that God has plans for all of us, and for some reason, he needed Alex in Heaven.

My prayers are with you.

Lisa Daugherty Patten

Mercedes Sandoval Holston

January 10, 2006

Sherry, Wes and I both send our condolences to you for your loss. It has been wonderful reading the loving and humerous stories about you and Alex in this guestbook, and I have been truly touched by the love you both had for eachother. With much love and sorrow for your loss, Mercedes

jill paz / Dr. Paz office

January 10, 2006

our thoughts and prayers are with you at this dofficult time.

Birdie and Mike Breuer

January 9, 2006

Sherry:

We are both very sorry for the loss of your husband, Alex. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Cynthia Payes

January 9, 2006

Sherry:

Robert and I met Alex after I began working with you so many, many years ago and we can only think back to that time with the fondest of memories.

We all had so many great times out on the town together, at your home with Kerry and Trevor, who sadly also passed too soon. Who could forget the infamous pool party?

We were so pleased and excited that you both could attend our wedding. There are many pictures of you both on our videotape and I am happy to send you a copy if you would like me to.

I was truly at a loss for words after my dad spoke to me this morning and told me the sad, sad news. As you can imagine, I am so very disappointed that I cannot be with you this evening; please know that you have always been my mentor, and a cherised friend and that even though Alex is no longer here in person, he is in a peaceful place now and he will always be with you in spirit, as I will be tonight.

Perhaps no one got a chance to speak to him on a daily basis as much as I did, when he called to have lunch with you or just to say hello.

He will be missed by all that knew him, including us. Thank God you were able to share an incredible life together, filled with so many wonderful places and the fond memories will live on in your heart.

We are only a phone call away if you should ever need a shoulder or an old friend to talk to.

I love you and send you God's healing and Simchas (happiness)forever.

Cynthia and Robert Payes

Jackie Montez

January 9, 2006

Dear Sherry -

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Jackie & Kevin Montez

Lettie Bien

January 9, 2006

Sherry:

David and I were struck with such sorry today to see that Alex had passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of Alex' family. Wow. What a guy. Always smiling, made everyone that he spoke to feel like they were the only ones in the world that mattered. He had a gift and he WAS a gift. We are just so happy that we knew him.

Sam & Chasen Crowson and family

January 9, 2006

Sherry and all of Alex's family,

We extend our deepest sympathies to all of you. Sherry, we know how dear Alex was to you, and are so very sorry for your loss. He was a very special person, and no doubt will be missed by many many people. I often think of the dinner we all shared when you came to visit, and Alex ate chicken dumpling soup with fresh lime. My family still talks about that odd meal of his. I thought it was the strangest thing I had ever heard of, though I think I will try it this week in his honor! I also remember how hard the two of you laughed when my dad managed to get the car stuck out on the frozen pond and we had to be towed. (And Alex's disbelief that we drove out there in the first place!) The photo of all of us that winter resided on my parents' refrigerator door for years afterward. I only wish we had had the opportunity to spend more time together, and to get to know Alex better. It is obvious that the two of you were crazy about each other, and you were blessed with having such an enigmatic man in your life every single day. While this is sure to be a very difficult time for you, and it will be difficult to adjust to not having him around, we know you will have beautiful memories of the time you spent together and the love you shared. We will continue to pray for both of you, as we have since the accident, and pray that you will find peace in the memories of the wonderful life you lived together. God bless you. With love and prayers,

Alex and Sherry Key Largo

January 9, 2006

Alex-Holiday Celebrations

January 9, 2006

Ron & Leslie Marlowe

January 9, 2006

Our deepest condolences are with you in this time of grief. We shall treasure the memory of Alex's star power and our wonderful dinners together.

Marty Hollingsworth

January 9, 2006

Dear Sherry and the Olmedo Family,

Deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your dear Alex. His zest for living will always sing in your hearts. May the Lord hold you in His protective care and give you strength and comfort today and in the days ahead.

With love and sympathy, Marty Schmidt Hollingsworth

Marguerite Treep

January 9, 2006

Dearest Sherryll,

Our thoughts are with you at this most difficult of times. Your sorrow is our sorrow. You had found the love of your life and enjoyed many wonderful years together; we only wish there would have been many, many more.

Love, Marguerite and James Treep

frank symons

January 9, 2006

When you talk to Alex, tell him that when I get there, I expect him to make some golf arrangements at a nice place. with sadness and love Frank. p.s I sent Cindy the obit

Collin Porter

January 8, 2006

The memory of Alex that I like best is from a time long ago. I was about 12 or 13 years old, and Alex and Sherry went out to dinner with my parents and I. We went to a place where the tables were very deep. They had toy railroad trains operating inside of them. As you dined you got to watch this train go around and around amid all of this fancy props. I was amazed to see these tables and remember everything going as planned. The adults were drinking wine and I was seated next to Alex. Anyway, near the end of the meal Alex turns to me and says that we are going to knock that train off it tracks.I was instanty worried about what would happen and pleaded for him to rethink this crazy idea. Alex laughed at me and told me in his cool voice " Dont worry Collin, tonight we are the kings" . The next time that train came around he told me to push hard. I pushed the table and nothing happened. The next time we both pushed hard and it knocked right over on its side. We laughed and made up some silly excuse to the waitress. This memory might seem slight, but I think about that night every single time I pass that place and everytime I think of Alex.

Alex was always very nice to me and always very very real.He maintained the same kindness and laughter and always was concerned with my well being. I thank him for that.

Sherry, I know you loved Alex very much, we never said his name without yours. Im so sorry for your loss. Please know that I miss the times that we laughed together and seeing you both at my families house.

I will miss Alex and no doubt will never forget the night we were kings.

God Bless

Linda Bender

January 8, 2006

Dear Sherryll

My thoughts are with and I send you

you my deepest sympathy.

Linda Bender

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