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Alberto Fox Obituary

Alberto Fox

He was born on August 15, 1963 in San Francisco. He attended St. James Catholic School and other schools in San Francisco. He was a lifetime, die hard 49er fan. After a strong battle against a hospital based staph infection in his lungs, he passed away on October 16, 2013, while holding his beloved sister Raquel's hand.


He is survived by his pride and joy, and the love of his life, his son, Alberto Fox, Jr. He is also survived by his brothers Alexander Fox and Frankie Alvarenga; his sisters Raquel Fox, Susy Garcia, Bonnie Orellana; his brother-in-law Jeff Ryan; his nieces Pauline Ryan, Nicole, Gabby, and Alexis Fox, Lisa Alvarenga, Linda Diaz, Boniblu Orellana; and many other family members and friends. He is predeceased by his loving parents Alejandro and Irma Fox.


On Sunday, October 20, 2013 (3pm to 9 pm) is the wake, with a Rosary at 7:00 pm, at Driscoll's Valencia St. Serra Mortuary, 1465 Valencia Street, SF. On Monday, October 21, 2013, at 11:00 am is the Funeral Mass at St. James Catholic Church, 1086 Guerrero Street, SF. Reception to follow immediately afterwards at Driscoll's Valencia St. Serra Mortuary.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Oct. 18 to Oct. 19, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Alberto Fox

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David J Hagstrom

October 25, 2023

Rest In Peace Alberto. Go Niners Brother !!!

Siobhan

October 16, 2020

Remembering you this day. You will never be forgotten. R.I.P. Alberto and your Son is doing Fantastic. God Bless You always.

Alex Fox

October 15, 2019

RIP Alberto. Dedicating every Niner game this season to you dude. They are doing so well this season. I'm keeping an I on your too. Until we meet again dude.

Albert Ruvalcaba

October 14, 2019

Gone to soon..thinking about you Alberto. Niners!

david hagstrom

October 14, 2019

Miss you Alberto everyday..Go Niners Pal !!!!

Raquel Fox

October 13, 2019

Gone, missed, and never forgotten . Go 49ners❤Rocky

Siobhan McAuliffe

October 12, 2019

God Bless You and You are not Forgotten!!!!

Raquel Fox

May 31, 2019

Forever in our hearts and memories. Xoxo Rocky

Alberto Fox

May 29, 2019

Still, miss you dad. Love you!

Dawn Dawson

October 19, 2017

I miss you, buddy. Love, Dawn.

Albert Ruvalcaba

October 17, 2017

Miss you homie...

Dave Hagstrom

October 17, 2017

Miss you every day Alberto.

Raquel Fox

October 16, 2017

Miss you

Alex's Wedding

Raquel Fox

October 16, 2017

Four years ago today you left this earth and took your place for in Heaven. Rest In Peace until we meet again. ♥♥

Raquel Fox

August 4, 2015

Alberto made it to Acapulco

Alberto Fox

August 3, 2015

Miss you dad

Raquel Fox

April 25, 2015

1 1/2 years on April 16, 2015. RIP

Halloween

raquel Fox

April 25, 2015

Raquel Fox

December 17, 2014

Alberto--- I think of you daily and wish you were here with us. I am taking care of Alberto, Jr. as though he were my own son. You need not worry about him. I am taking great care of him. xoxo Rocky

Alberto Fox Jr

December 15, 2014

Love u dad ur always in my heart

Raquel Fox

November 9, 2014

Niners pulled off a win in overtime. It made me think of you and how happy you would have been.

David Hagstrom

October 17, 2014

Hey Buddy , Miss you. Go Giants..

Peggie chappell

October 16, 2014

Gone to soon your miss by many

Jeffrey Ryan

October 16, 2014

R.I.P

Raquel Fox

October 16, 2014

Alberto-- Today is one year since your life was cut short. Your spirit lives on even though you are no longer here You will never be forgotten.

Raquel Fox

July 28, 2014

Yesterday was Alberto's 13th birthday. We all wish you had been there.

July 27, 2014

Raquel Fox

May 25, 2014

It still seems unreal

It is National Sibling Day! We miss you.

Raquel Fox

April 10, 2014

Alberto Fox Jr.

March 22, 2014

Miss u dad I always think of miss u I'll never forget u

Tracy Chappell

March 20, 2014

I'm lost for words all I can say is I have known you forever hanging out on 24th and church Edison school yard good times bad times didn't  talk to you for I don't know how long then we became Facebook friends and we talked a few times and had some good conversation I no you really happy having your son and you will be missed but now you're a star shining like a diamond in the sky RIP

Bernard Sandoval

March 20, 2014

Alberto, we started out with a rough relationship, but I respected you because you turned the other cheek and we ended up being great with eachother and always enjoyed running into eachother. That is the sign of a real man. Love you Bro.

Bernard Sandoval

March 20, 2014

Alberto- We pray that you are resting in peace. May God keep you in his arms always.
Dennis & Jodi

Ruben Berdeja

March 20, 2014

We had fun when me and run together and when you come over to my house in the mission may you RIP will miss you love Ruben Berdeja

Alberto and Tami-- his first girlfriend

Rauel Fox

March 19, 2014

March 18, 2014

I never thought I would miss you so much.

Raquel Fox

March 17, 2014

Your light ( brief as it was) shines on.

Raquel Fox

March 17, 2014

5 months and it still seems crazy unreal

March 16, 2014

R.I.P.

Raquel Fox

February 11, 2014

Four months on Feb. 16-- can't believe it still.

My last birthday with you (Feb. 6, 2013) M

Raquel Fox

February 6, 2014

Alberto -- September 2013

Raquel Fox

December 30, 2013

Alberto-- Christmas 2012

Raquel Fox

December 27, 2013

Pauline, Alberto, Alberto jr, Christmas Eve 2012

Raquel Fox

December 27, 2013

Ana M Montero

December 25, 2013

Hello Raquel. This is Betty Montero. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother, Alberto. My mom, Ana Maria Montero, wants to send you photos of your mom but lost your contact info. If you are interested, you can contact us at [email protected]. Once again, on behalf of the Monteros, our sincerest condolences. You and Alberto Jr. are in our prayers.

Raquel Fox

December 16, 2013

The promise is eternal life. See you on the other side

Raquel Fox

December 16, 2013

It has been 2 months since you left us Gone but not forgotten

Raquel Fox

November 22, 2013

Don't worry I am taking care of young Alberto

Alberto Fox Jr.

November 20, 2013

dad i miss u dont worry ill be big in life like u always wanted me 2 be R.I.P daddy

Alberto Fox Jr.

November 20, 2013

Miss u dad dont worry ill be big in life like u always wanted me 2 be ill go 2 R.I.P daddy

Ruben Beerdeja

November 20, 2013

I love you Bro and I will miss you we had some good time and will always be in my heart and prayers love you Ruben

Rey Garcia

November 19, 2013

My brother from another mother.you are gone but not forgotten.your legacy lives on with your son.Rest In Peace Homeboy...

Alberto and his son, Alberto, jr--2011

November 19, 2013

Alberto, Jeff, and Raquel-Halloween 2012

November 19, 2013

Alberto-- First Holy Communion -1970

November 19, 2013

Alberto--December 23, 2012

November 19, 2013

Alberto, Raquel, and Alex--1970

November 19, 2013

Alberto, Raquel and Alex--2000

November 19, 2013

Alberto, his son Alberto --June 2013

November 19, 2013

Jeff, Alberto, and his son Alberto--August 2013

November 19, 2013

Alberto, Pauline, Raquel and Jeff --February 2013

November 19, 2013

Alberto and his son Alberto--Montara Beach, Sept. 2013

November 19, 2013

Raquel Fox

November 19, 2013

There is not one day that I have not thought of you. MIss you. Rocky Fox

Ernesto Interiano

October 23, 2013

Rest in Peace. I remember the good times in Elementary and Junior High School. Condolences to the family.

October 23, 2013

I will never forget Alberto, my grade school homie, Que Dios lo bendiga, R.I.P.

jessica Rositas

October 22, 2013

May god be with you and your family Amen....

eric morales

October 21, 2013

"if you don't grasp the gold ring just remember if was good journey" in my times of despair and down you was there for me, love you B eric morales will miss you dearly make heaven your new home and just like we share times here we will share times in heaven, my prayers go out to the family specially papas and raquel peace.

October 21, 2013

Goodbye, buddy. XOX

October 21, 2013

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, MAY GOD BE WITH ALL OF YOU IN THIS TIME SADNESS ( RAQUEL, ALEX ). JOE VALDEZ & FAMILY

Albert Ruvalcaba

October 20, 2013

I will miss you my brother Alberto..but never forgotten. Love You bro. My prayers and Condolences to the Family.

Xenia Ramos

October 20, 2013

Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.

jose reyes

October 20, 2013

I love you Berto youll always live in my memories,my prayers are with you and the Family,I love you Raquel

Lydia Leos

October 20, 2013

From our family to yours we send our deepest condolences to you and yours

siibhan mcauliffe

October 19, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Alberto put up a great fight. My love and heart go out to Albert Jr. May Angels cover all of you with their light and wings. God Bless you...With all my love...Siobhan xoxo

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