Broches Alexandra

DATELINE: South Kingstown
Broches, Alexandra, 81, died Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Brookdale South Bay. She was the beloved wife of Darrell Matsumoto for 40 years. Born in Manhattan, NY, a daughter of the late Aron and Catherina (Pothast) Broches, she had lived in Wakefield since 1968. She was a fine art photographer, exhibited widely and a professor at various colleges, retiring over 15 years ago. Alexandra earned a B.A. from Bennington College, an M.A. in Art History from Hunter College, and an MFA in Visual Art from Vermont College. She was a founding member of Hera Gallery and Hera Educational Foundation.
Devoted mother of Rachel Calabro and her husband, Jason Travers, of Providence. Dear sister of Paul Elias Broches and his wife, Julie Spain, of NYC. Loving grandmother of Pepper and Michael. Cherished aunt of Rebecca and Emma and great-aunt of Sadie and Clara.
Graveside services will be held Monday at 11:00 a.m. in New Fernwood Cemetery, 3102 Kingstown Rd. (Rt. 138), Kingston, RI 02881. Shiva will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Hera Gallery Educational Foundation, P.O. Box 336, Wakefield, RI 02880.
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