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Since January of 2023, Alex was employed at the Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS) where he worked as a trainer and guest services representative in the Cockrell Butterfly Center, as well as the King Tut Exhibit, Dreyer Masterworks, and Sharks! exhibits. Alex enjoyed his work at the Houston Museum of Natural Sciences and appreciated his co-workers and interactions with staff and customers. He spent time with friends, loved action movies, the Red-Hot Chili Peppers (his email has the bass player's name in it), the Houston Astros, trying out new recipes, riding his e-bike, traveling and eating out with family. His last trip with family was to NYC for the week of the 4 of July, and he attended an Astros game on Friday, August 2 with his mom and dad. He had a long illness, never or rarely complained and was prepared to go to work at HMNS on the morning he passed. Alex was polite to all, a friend to many, and was loved by his family.
Alex was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Jackie and E.R. (Pete) Peterson, his paternal grandparents Albert and Audrey Baker, uncles John Baker, Larry Loos, and Charles Vessel; aunts Karen Baker and Martha Dillon, and cousins Eric S. (Rick) Johnson, Kevin Baker and Ronald Baker.
He is survived by his parents, Christine and Jeff of League City, brother Andrew of Houston, brother Adam of Lubbock, aunts Mary Ann Vessel of Garland, TX and Sallie Loos of Cape Girardeau, MO; uncles Tom Baker of Cape Girardeau, MO and Abbie Baker of St. Louis, MO. Cousins include Carl, Michelle and Cailyn Vessel of Wylie, TX; Jerilyn Howell of Garland; Larry Johnson and Angie of Leander, TX; Jennifer Johnson of Ft. Worth; Liana and Glenn Loos-Austin of Madison, WI; Laura and Keith Whitworth of Bryant, AR; Stephanie and Ryan Ellinger of Scott City, MO; Michael and Melissa Baker, Matt Baker and many others, all in Texas and Missouri.
If desired, the family asks that donations be made to Houston Museum of Natural Science at https://my.hmns.org/donate/i/1 or a charity of their choice.
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Brett Morris
August 28, 2024
I met Alex in the third grade at Ferguson Elementary School back in 1999. He was one of the most genuine people I've ever known. He & I created our first band together, Rough Edges, when we were freshmen in high school in 2006. He could slap the bass like it was the most natural thing on earth to him. He got me hooked on the Red Hot Chili Peppers & funk music. Alex always did what he felt was right & wouldn't let anyone tell him otherwise. One of the best memories I have of Alex is when we would skip class back in high school to go roll down a hill in this big industrial tube we had found just outside the school property. He got some major air one time when the tube rolled too fast, & he just walked it off like nothing happened; & I'll never forget jamming & playing funk music with him in the garage on those hot summer days when we were teens. He is dearly dearly missed & the world has lost a truly wonderful soul.
Jessica Muessel
August 25, 2024
I had the absolute pleasure meeting Alex at the museum. I work as a concierge there and would see him all the time. I always enjoyed talking to Alex he was just a ray of sunshine and was always smiling and he and I had a few good laughs. He will be missed greatly and will forever be loved my the museum
Jazmin Corona
August 21, 2024
I had the pleasure to work with Alex for just 4 months and even tho it was a short period of time he definitely made a big impression. He was so kind and patient,he showed me a trick or two to make my job easier. He will definitely be missed, his last words to me were "I'll see you" and it was an honor seeing him and meeting him. I'm definitely going to miss covering his breaks and seeing his Mahjong progress I'll sneak a game for you I'll see you Alex
Ricardo Esquivel Castillo
August 20, 2024
I was lucky enough to be able to call Alex a friend while working with him at the museum. Whenever I had a chance I'd have a small chat with him or atleast say hello, we'd talk about videogames or shows we watched. It truly was a pleasure to know him
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Anna Christoffersen
August 20, 2024
I absolutely had a great pleasure working with Alex getting to know him. He was always hard working his family is family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time, I´m deeply saddened I´m no longer going to see him,,
Anna Christoffersen
August 20, 2024
I absolutely had the pleasure working with Alex always hard working I´m keeping him and his family in my thoughts and prayers during the difficult time I´m deeply saddened I will no longer see him
Kimberly Weatherred
August 19, 2024
I had the pleasure of working with Alex as one of his leads in the Sharks exhibit. Alex was a great employee and was always so kind to everyone around him. I am deeply saddened that I will no longer see him, but I am honored to have known him. I will never forget how Alex always made me smile. His family is in my prayers during this difficult time.
Daniel Huerta
August 18, 2024
I was one of Alex's managers at HMNS. Alex was a great employee. I was always happy to work with him and looked forward to seeing his growth at the museum. I'm heartbroken that I will no longer be seeing him. Lately, I've passed by the stations he would work at and feel deep sadness knowing he'll never sit there again. I wish I had talked to him even more. He was kind and taken from this world far too early. My heart is with him and his loved ones. We'll miss you, Alex.
Tyler Holmes
August 16, 2024
Alex will always be one of my best friends. We have a lot in common. The biggest thing, that will always stand out in my mind, is how much we both loved Doctor Who. We could talk about it for hours. Any gift we gave each other, was always Doctor Who related. I gave him a scarf and he gave me a fez. It may not be the grandest thing ever, but it was important to us, and I will always miss needing out with him. You were a Time Lord, amongst men.
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