Alexander Spano

Alexander Spano obituary

Alexander Spano

Alexander Spano Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 18 to Jan. 21, 2017.
"The Lord your God is with you … He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing." Zeph. 3:17 Alexander "Alex" Joseph Spano was born on December 29, 1991 to Mark Alan Spano and Claire Schmidt Spano. He passed away suddenly on January 17, 2017, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, following a traffic accident. Alex is survived by his parents, Mark and Claire; sisters, Lydia and Sophia; paternal grandmother, Bobbie Scroggs Spano; aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and his dog, Bella. In heaven, he will join his maternal grandparents, Charles E. and Marie Bergeron Schmidt; and paternal grandfather, Winfred J. Spano. A lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, he attended Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School and Catholic High School. Alex lit up any room he entered with his dimples, smirkish grin and witty comments. He enjoyed spending time with friends, family and on the water fishing. A life that ended too soon, but a life well lived; he will forever be loved and missed by all that knew him. Visitation at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St. on Friday, January 20, from 5 - 9 p.m. Visitation continues at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 445 Marquette Avenue on Saturday, January 21, at 10 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at noon. Burial will follow at Greenoaks Memorial Park, 9595 Florida Boulevard. Pallbearers will be Austin Dick, Jim Moran, Alex Rodney, Wade Samaha, Lawton Warner and Robby Whitrock. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Alex's memory to "Traditions for Tomorrow" at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church.

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January 12, 2020

Linda Weimer posted to the memorial.

January 31, 2017

Kendra Bazile posted to the memorial.

January 25, 2017

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Linda Weimer

January 12, 2020

Drive that road regularly. Think of you guys all the time.

Kendra Bazile

January 31, 2017

Praying for you and your family.

January 25, 2017

Our heart breaks with you. We are from the CHS family. Our son said Alex was a great guy. Glenda and Jeff Pollard

Wendy Singleton

January 23, 2017

Dear Claire and family, I am so sorry for the tragic loss of such a special young man. My heart breaks for you. I pray that God will wrap his loving arms around you and bring you peace and comfort.
Wendy Singleton

Gwen, Gerry, Eva, and Gerry Knapp

January 22, 2017

Dear Spano family,
Our deepest condolences for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Cathy Griffiths

January 22, 2017

Dear Claire and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your precious son. I am praying for all of you.
Sincerely
Cathy Griffiths

January 21, 2017

Claire - I am so sorry for the loss of your precious son. Your family is in my prayers.

Becky Wannamaker

Carrie LaPorte

January 21, 2017

Claire my heart breaks for you and your family! I'm so sad for the loss of Alex! You're in my thoughts and prayers! Sorry I can't be there for you today but just know I'm thinking about you! Love you!

Blaine Thomas

January 21, 2017

Claire, thinking about you and your family and praying that God may comfort you at this difficult time. Blaine Thomas

Cheryl Branch

January 21, 2017

Claire,
Praying for you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.

Joanna & Walter Parker

January 20, 2017

Dear Mark, Claire and family,
Please accept our condolences and prayers of comfort. May God Bless you all!

Jon Escarra Armand

January 20, 2017

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son Alex. I pray for your family's strength at this time. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts.

Jon Escarra Armand

Sheila Reagan

January 20, 2017

Claire, you and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers since I heard the heartbreaking news. I will continue to pray for you.

Terry & Paul Sita

January 20, 2017

Claire, you and Mark and your family have my deepest sympathy. It is so hard to lose a child. Our prayers are with you for strength and healing.

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Susan Lidback

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Brandi Jeansonne

January 20, 2017

Mark I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family during this difficult time.

Colleen Brock

January 20, 2017

Mark and Claire,
Alan and I are deeply sorry to hear of this tragedy. We are praying for your family to have the strength that God alone can give and the love, comfort and peace from friends and family.

Sonya Morris

January 20, 2017

Claire,
My heart breaks to know that you have lost your sweet son. I'm praying for you and your family. May the heartfelt prayers support you and comfort you.

Bridget Garcia

January 20, 2017

Mark, Claire & Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your son Alex. We are praying for your family during this very difficult time and praying to give you strength for the days ahead.

January 20, 2017

Dear Claire and Mark, Our hearts are aching for you. Wish we could be with you today. Love you, Cathy & Richard Safft

Siddhartha Mamidanna

January 19, 2017

Ms. Clair, Mr. Mark, Lydia and Sophia,

I am deeply saddened by your loss.

A few years ago I walked into a room of strangers, and Alex was the first person to befriend me. Years later those strangers, Alex and I, became good friends.

Much like Alex's friends, I will truly miss him.

Love, strength, and support,
The Mamidanna family

Siddhartha Mamidanna

January 19, 2017

Ms. Claire, Mr. Mark, Lydia and Sophia,

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this tough time.

A few years ago, I walked into a room of strangers and was befriended by Alex. Years later, those strangers, Alex, and I all became good friends.

My parents met Alex before, and are keeping him in their thoughts today.

Love, strength and support,
My family and myself

Didi Rozas

January 19, 2017

Claire, my heart breaks at this news and your family's loss, may the next few days be filed with love from your friends and family.

Carol Prejean

January 19, 2017

Claire, We were very saddened to hear about Alex. We have fond memories of his infectious personality, smile and laugh from the days at Mercy. We are thinking of you and your family, and keeping you in our prayers.
Blaine, Carol and Devin Prejean

January 19, 2017

Claire and Spano family. My heart is breaking when I hear the news. My prayers and my children's prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Preschool was a long time ago -- I am so sorry
Ms.Linda Weimer

January 19, 2017

Claire, We are deeply saddened for you and your family. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jessica Dunaway & Bree' Singletary Thompson

Brian Wechsler

January 19, 2017

Mark, I am so very sorry about the loss of your son Alex. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Sharon Odenwald

January 19, 2017

Claire,
Jon and I are so sorry for the loss of Alex. I am praying for comfort and peace for you, Mark and the girls.

Ellen and August Lizarraga

January 19, 2017

God be with all of you at this time.
Ellen and August Lizarraga
(Alainna Arena's parents)

January 19, 2017

Sorry to learn about Alex's death.
Kay Lark Gremillion Matthews

Robert Lipe

January 19, 2017

Spano family,

Sorry to hear that you've lost Alex. He was a friend of mine for several years. I used to always call him "young Spano". He was always a bright and cheerful young man. We joked around a lot and always had a good time together with our group of friends. Hope that your family can find strength in the face of this tragedy.

You will stay in our thoughts and prayers.

Bless you,
the Lipe family

Julie Routh

January 19, 2017

Mark,Claire and Family,
Our family is so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you during this very difficult time.

Anne Gremillion Montelaro

January 19, 2017

To the Spano family,

My heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your sweet son, Alex. My heart aches for each of you.
My prayers that God will wrap his loving arms around you all and bless you with comfort and peace. I am so very sorry.

Danette Legendre

January 19, 2017

Claire,
We are deeply saddened by the loss of your precious son Alex, our heartfelt condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

The Suydam Family

January 19, 2017

We were so very sorry to hear about Alex. Please know that your family remains in our thoughts and prayers. We will always have fond memories of the days at Mercy, and Alex was part of those memories. God bless you all.
~Ray, Erika, Martin, & Annie

Sunny Cade

January 19, 2017

Claire ~ I'm very very sorry for your loss. Please know that your friends are thinking of you and your family.

angeliana williams

January 19, 2017

Praying God will give you strength. spread your wings sweetheart

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Angela Cutrer

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January 19, 2017

So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers and pray you find comfort during such a difficult time. Our deepest sympathy. John & Dana Mitchell

Susan Puyau

January 19, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Know that we are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. With great sympathy,

Jan LeBlanc

January 19, 2017

Claire,
I am so sorry about Alex. I have had you in my thoughts and prayers since I found out. I'm praying you will soon find peace and comfort from God and those around you who are close. Please reach out when you need to. I'm sending a big hug as well. I love you!
Jan LeBlanc

Nancy Bass

January 19, 2017

Bobbye, Stacy, Mark and family, You are all in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathy. Nancy Gremillion Bass

Cindy Bailey

January 19, 2017

Thinking and praying for all of you. Sending much love during such a sad time.

Patti Bruce

January 19, 2017

To the entire Spano family,
We are so sorry and saddened to hear about the loss of your son, brother, nephew, grandson and friend. There are no words that can take away the tears and pain of losing a loved one but I pray that pain will ease in time. Just know that God has welcomed Alex into his home and you will one day be reunited with him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Patti, Ralph, Tyler and Shaun Bruce

January 19, 2017

Bobbye, our deepest condolences on the loss of your grandson. Rose,Chris,Michelle and Chad

Diane Gallo Frosch

January 19, 2017

Claire, my heart breaks for you at this very sad time in the loss of your son, Alex. May God comfort you and your family, and bless you with the strength to keep your loving and joyful memories of Alex alive in your heart. God bless my sweet friend.

Pat & Debbie Grace

January 19, 2017

Claire,Mark,Lydia,and Sophie-Please know we are thinking of you and your family and praying for peace and strength as you face the difficult days ahead. We are so sorry for the loss of your precious son /brother Alex and pray that you are surrounded by love and hoping soon sadness will be replaced with beautiful memories.Keeping you close in prayer.

January 18, 2017

Claire,
My heartfelt sympathy for you and your family. I am so sorry.

Faith Pfrimmer

Judy (friend from church) Trembath

January 18, 2017

Bobbye
I want you to know that I am here for you. I am praying for you and your family , as you grieve over the loss of your grandson. May God comfort you as only He can. Love, Judy

Diane Berthelot

January 18, 2017

Claire, my deepest sympathy. My heart is broken for you and your family in the loss of your son Alex. I pray that you are surrounded by the Lord's love and comfort through this difficult time.

Mark Walker

January 18, 2017

Karen and I heard about Alex. We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Y'all are in our prayers.

Mark

Karen & Gerry deBarros

January 18, 2017

Claire, Our prayers and heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. May the love of friends and family carry you through your difficult times.

January 18, 2017

Claire,
My deepest sympathy.
Dr. Tim Andrus

Duhe Gene & Tami

January 18, 2017

My dearest friend Claire my hearts breaks in sorrow for the loss of your loving son Alex. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers and thoughts. We will always be here for you. With love and prayers

Marree Saltaformaggio

January 18, 2017

Claire my heart is broken for you and your family. I pray that God surrounds and comforts you as only he can. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

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