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Alice Hoffman Obituary
Alice Rukebai Hoffman died from leukemia at age 18 on April 12, 2011, six years to the day after she was diagnosed. Born October 1, 1992 in Lincoln, Nebraska, Alice moved to Houston at the beginning of the 5th grade and attended Annunciation Orthodox School. Following graduation from AOS, a school she loved, Alice attended Phillips Academy (Andover) in Massachusetts.
Alice had a vibrant personality and a loving and kind manner. She affected the lives of many by her courage and bravery in the face of what ultimately proved to be a deadly disease, but also by her humor and engaging personality. Alice is survived by her parents, De Lora Nobuo and Peter Hoffman, her stepmother, Betty Hoffman, her sister, Sarah Hoffman, her maternal grandparents, Hatsumi and Willy Nobuo, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
A memorial service will be held at 4:00 pm on Sunday, April 17, 2011 at Bradshaw-Carter Funeral Home, 1734 West Alabama Street, Houston, TX 77098. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in support of the National Bone Marrow Registry: Be The Match Foundation, 3001 Broadway Street N.E., Suite 601, Minneapolis, MN 55413-1753.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alice Hoffman
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Octavia Hathaway
April 11, 2025
How I would love to hear your take on what's happening in this crazy world today. As Mr. Miyagi would say - Wax On, Wax Off.
Octavia Hathaway
April 8, 2021
Alice, you probably know it's been more than a year since something called a coronavirus wrecked havoc on planet Earth. It's just plain crazy around here. I know you would have tackled this better than some adults!
April 8, 2020
Sweet, beautiful spirit and as a counselor at Camp YOLO, inspired me every moment.
Sincerely, Marsha Bower
Richmond, Texas
Octavia Hathaway
April 8, 2019
I can see the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean from my bedroom window. Every morning, I hear the great roar that comes from deep within it. The seagulls swoop down to catch a meal. The waves wash up seashells, sand dollars and sugar quartzes. These things are constant. Just like your smile and sweet personality.
Octavia Hathaway
April 11, 2014
Another year without you and our world is lesser because of it. However, I know in my heart you are in a much better place, a place where the sun shines all the time and children laugh and play with abandon.
I'll see you in that better place.
Curtis
September 3, 2013
De Lora,
You may not remember me. We shared a table in a computer class in college. I just recently learned about Alice. I am so very, very sorry for your loss! I never had the opportunity to meet her. But based on the comments of many others, it's clear that Alice was a wonderful person (like her mother). Always remember that the two of you will be together again in heaven! I hope you are doing OK.
Octavia Hathaway
April 10, 2013
My dear Alice. I find it hard to believe it's almost two years. You will remain a sweet young lady forever.
I just wanted to tell you I went to Hong Kong in February. I thought of you and our time there. That was a wonderful, magical time. I'm glad we experienced it together. Keep using chopsticks and drinking tea!
Becky Sykes
April 9, 2013
Team Hoffman is still representing on campus with the bright orange shirts sold two years ago to raise money for Be The Match. The cheerful color reminds us of Alice's unquenchable optimism. We miss her but remember her fondly.
April 7, 2013
I miss Alice.
August 4, 2012
Missing you. Always. I somehow ended up in Austin for the night. No idea why the whole way up here just talked and talked about you.
June 13, 2012
ALice im sorry for your lost, and i dont noe you that much but i just want to say you awsome for what i hear.....
Fay Feghali
July 30, 2011
There's not a day when I do not think about you, hear your voice and see your smile. Through the two years that I got to know you, I have learned so much. I still keep your letters. They remind me of your strength through all your pain. They remind me of how open you were with life. I read them when life gets a little rough just to remind how to be that strong. I love and miss you.
Joseph Tamez
May 13, 2011
Ever since you passed away i have been trying to think of something to write on here, to show how much you meant to me. I have finally realized that theres no way I can say what you were to me. You were such a big part of my life, its hard to put all that into simple words but I will try. You were my first love, you were the light that guided me through darkness, you were always that happy thought in those unhappy moments, and most importantly you were always there for me. There will always be a special place in my heart for you and no one will ever change that. Alice ill forever miss you and always love you.
Anna Fang
April 27, 2011
Alice, although I did not know you, I know so many people who loved you. Thank you for being someone so worthy of loving and being loved.
Eric Sirakian
April 27, 2011
Alice, thank you for being so kind and fun. The world needs more people like you.
J.J. McGregor '08
April 27, 2011
I did not know Alice, but I immediately got chills when I heard such an incredible member of our PA family had passed. You inspired so many of us, and Andover will forever remember you. My sincerest condolences to the Hoffman family throughout this difficult time.
Jennifer Miao
April 26, 2011
Alice, you were an inspiration to us all. Your smile, laughter, and strength will reside in our memories forever.
Emily Hutcheson-Tipton
April 26, 2011
Alice, thank you for your smiles.
You will be terribly missed.
Abigail Hoglund '08
April 26, 2011
Alice, I never met you personally, but whenever I saw you around campus, you were always smiling and cheerful. I wish I had known you better. My deepest condolences to the Hoffman family during this difficult time.
Dylan Rhodes
April 26, 2011
We met during Spanish four years ago now, and I was amazed by your great sense of humor and genuine kindness. I regret now that we weren't better friends.
Casey Mercer '00
April 21, 2011
I never knew Alice personally, but the loss of any member of the Andover community brings sadness to all of us. My thoughts and prayers are with Alice's friends and family in the difficult time.
Luca Mariotto
April 18, 2011
Alice, i will never forget your smile or laugh. Your bravery is something that has inspired us all and we will never forget you or stop loving you.
Marsha Bower
April 18, 2011
I met Alice at Camp YOLO (Periwinkle Foundation)as I was a counselor and I was lucky enought to have Alice in my cabin. I shall never forget Alice on the ropes course and how brave and determined she was even though she wasn't feeling well that weekend. We were all in tears as we cheered this incredible young lady on as she faced her fears head on. My deepest sympathy to her family and I will never forget your brave and sweet daughter!
Kara Koinis
April 17, 2011
You are an unbelievably brave person and a awesome friend. We'll miss you.
Chaundra Edwards and Joe Morris
April 17, 2011
We have never known another young person with Alice's radiant strength and courage. She was a delight and will be missed by countless friends. Our thoughts are with you, her family.
Paige Mosichuk
April 17, 2011
Alice. If only there were words to compare to someone as sweet as you-
you are greatly missed and I hope you find the bliss that you so much deserve.
love you alice
Danielle Cousins
April 17, 2011
Sweet Alice, we will miss you so much. Lucky are those of use who got to know you. Rest in peace precious angel.
Kristen and Rick Casey
April 17, 2011
Alice was a great friend to our daughter Marian. She lit up our house whenever she visited.
Adam Brody
April 15, 2011
Alice, I am so thankful to have known you. Your light will shine forever in my heart.
Christoph von Braun
April 15, 2011
The Andover campus has lost a great source of life and energy that Alice carried with her. Throughout her time here, she spread it to countless others, myself included. I will never forget what she gave me.
April 15, 2011
Alice, we miss you dearly. I did a performance the other day in class and I had you in mind the whole time- your a great girl and miss you dearly. love you so much.
Love Patsy
April 15, 2011
Please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of your precious loved one. You are and will be in my thoughts and prayers. I praise GOD for the time you had and the memories that were created for you to cherish for the rest of your lives. How amazing is that our heavenly father can still be glorified in the face of such tradegy. Because he is the author of life....he conquered death and he makes the victory shout to the heavens that death has no sting for those who embrace his son and our blessed Lord Jesus Christ. May your grief soften in the times to become sweet memories instead of tears, and may God continue to bless your and your family always.
Patsy Love & Pali Hu
Jim & Sharon Caldwell
April 15, 2011
We'll always remember a charming young lady who handles her great adversity with grace and a gentle heart. Our thoughts are with you Peter, Betty and your family.
Rosie (Yaya) Wagner
April 15, 2011
I know you are with us,heard Nora Jones singing "Don't Know Why", you were so surprised that I knew who she was. You are in my heart.
Katharine Viles
April 15, 2011
I always saw you as a kind of core, someone who could take the people that love you and hold them together. You carried people, and we all needed a little bit of your enormous courage. I love you, I miss you, and I know you're still there, watching over us and holding us all together.
Sheila Sproul
April 15, 2011
God bless the family of Alice. The hardest thing in life for a parent is to bury their child. The pain goes away slowly and once again you can take a breath and continue on with your life one day at a time. Alice is wrapped in God's loving arms and has reached her final home.
From a Mother that has buried her daughter. My heart felt condolences.
Mandi Thran
April 14, 2011
Because you kept fighting, I will keep fighting too. You are an inspiration to countless. I have the utmost respect for you. I love you, Alice.
Rachel Castaneda Onofre
April 14, 2011
It was by grace I met you. You walked into my store wearing a pink Camp Periwinkle cap. We were strangers linked by cancer and yet friends through that same common bond. I only wish I had got to know her better.
Cathy & Lonnie Rech
April 14, 2011
Peter, Delora & Sarah,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this most difficult time. May you find comfort from all your memories of Alice. She was truly a special young lady.
Karen Maston
April 14, 2011
Humor Strength Courage. Every day you touched us with your grace and beauty. It was a joy to watch you grow into the beautiful young woman you became. We loved you Alice. You were an example of how we should live our lives and you will always be a part of us. My sincere condolences to your family.
Samantha Gualandri
April 14, 2011
Alice you will be missed God has a better place for you now, no more suffering! I will never forget when I used to push your chair to class We Love You
Catherine Anderson
April 14, 2011
They told us you had passed away. That implies that you're gone but you're watching over us now. Because that's what angels do.
Maureen Meller
April 14, 2011
Deepest condolences to the Hoffman family from another family within the Andover community. May your memories bring you peace in the days ahead.
Susy Velasquez
April 14, 2011
Dear Alice,
I hope you are reading this, because I really want to let you know how good of a person you were. You had the best charisma and I thought you were such a fluorescent person. You made me realize how great it is to be so sweet and caring like you. I will never forget you. You will always be in my heart and that bracelet you made for me and the bracelet I made for you. I will always LOVE YOU! You are in a better place now. No more pain and sorrow for you. You are in good hands now. You changed my life and I appreciate that! It is our loss, not yours.
Jacqueline Pontello
April 14, 2011
To those who loved Miss Alice,
Alice had the heart of a lion, the courage of a warrior, the giggle of a teenager, and a grace and graciousness all her own. Her days were far too short...but her legacy of love will be forever. May your memories bring you comfort.
Alex Updegraff
April 14, 2011
Alice,
you are an amzing person! you always had a smile on your face no matter what you were going through and i loved that about you and even though your gone your spirt will live on! i love you and will never forget you!
Benjamin Talarico
April 14, 2011
Alice, you were one of my closest friends. You showed me how good of a person I could be.
I will always carry my memory of you, wherever I may go.
Yvonne Mills - Texas Children's Hospital
April 14, 2011
Alice personified a charasmatic uniqueness, humor and effervescent nature. She will be fondly remembered and dearly missed. Thoughts are prayers are with you today , and always.
julia wagner
April 14, 2011
most def you were the first person i became close to during my battle... I love you and we'll always be silly chemo chicks..... Forever.... (:
Octavia Hathaway
April 14, 2011
I first met Alice when she was 4 years old and visiting her Dad at his office in the law school in Lincoln. The next time was in Hong Kong where we all went to a restaurant for dinner and I watched her use chopsticks like an expert. She was always very precocious and I enjoyed talking with her a lot. And boy, could she talk! It was just a most wonderful time.
The last time I saw her was in Houston a few years ago. Peter and I went to pick her up from school. With everything going on, she quietly told me she remembered our time in Hong Kong.
You are a very special young lady indeed, Alice. I will see you again in a better place.
Catherine Carter
April 14, 2011
I miss you, Alice. You will continue to be a force of goodness in my life, and I am blessed to have known you.
cristina wagner
April 14, 2011
Alice,
You are truly an insiration, hero and my personal super woman. We will keep on your mission of getting people to become bone marrow donors....We love you and miss you greatly sweet Angle Alice....Fly High Alice and enjoy being cancer free now....
Andy Viles
April 14, 2011
Alice was one of the first people who befriended my daughter Katharine at Phillips Academy. Katharine loved her and I know she was beloved by all in the PA community. We send our best wishes and prayers to Alice's family.
Rebecca Sykes
April 14, 2011
Alice brought sunshine even to cold and snowy days. What an inspiration to the many young people and adults whose lives she touched.
Carl Circo
April 14, 2011
I remember fondly the warm stories that Peter frequently told about Alice's strong spirit. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Carl Circo, Fayetteville, AR
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