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Alexander Bornhauser Obituary
Alexander Max Bornhauser, born April 5th, 1983, beloved son of Eric and Elsie Bornhauser passed away on June 7th, 2011 from brain cancer.
He is survived by his parents, two brothers Duane Sheets and Toby Bornhauser, a sister Rachel DeVecchio, nephew Joey, and niece Zoe. Alex received an associates degree from ITT Technical Institute in Computer and Electronics Engineering Technology. He was a member of the National Technical Honor Society, and at the time of his passing was working on his bachelors degree.
The family requests that donations be made to any brain cancer research facility such as MD Anderson, www.mdanderson.org. A wake to honor Alex will be held at his family home on June 25th at 2pm. For information , please call 713-721-4118.
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July 9, 2011
Alex was a wonderful uoung man I loved him as we all did. a piece of my hart is missing with him gon
Angela Murphy
June 21, 2011
Dear Bornhausers,
I cannot believe how out of touch I have become with you, my other childhood family. I will be coming in for the memorial for Alex. Much love to you all...
Angela Murphy
June 20, 2011
Dear Eric and Elsie, I can't imagine how brave Alex was to keep fighting as long as did. I know he was comforted by your love and presence through it all. Day by day you will find him in your thoughts and in your heart. He will always be there. Take care,
Mary Kay
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