Alex Kirchoff

Alex Kirchoff

Alex Kirchoff Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 1, 2011.
Alex Kirchoff (Thorpe) Beloved son of Helen Oglesby, passed away Sept. 8th after losing his brave battle with melanoma cancer. Alex was born in Plattesburg, NY in 1962 and spent his formative years in Mendocino County. He was a veteran of the US Air Force, serving in Korea as a K-9 handler where he attained the rank of Security Police Sergeant. He served as a Mendocino County Sheriff and was a patrol office for the BART Police Dept. He is survived by his wife, Patricia as well as many extended family members and friends. His ashes were cast out in the Pacific per his wishes. There will be a memorial service held for Alex Thurs. Nov 3rd at the Warehouse Bar & Grill, 402 Webster, Oakland Ca., from 6PM-8PM. All who are able to attend are welcome.

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