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Jorge Alegre Obituary
Alegre, Jorge Maximo
On September 5, 2023. Jorge Maximo Alegre Benavides of Chesterfield, MO entered his eternal rest at the age of 86. He is survived by his wife, Perla and son Jorge (Rachel).
Jorge served as a Reserve Commissioned Officer in the Army of the United States from December 18, 1970 and was honorably discharged March 9, 1977. Upon completing his medical degree from the Universidad Nacional Mayor De San Marcos De Lima, Peru, he accepted a seat at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital program in St. Louis. He courted Perla long distance and were married in 1967. He completed his Residency (Internal Medicine) and Fellowship (Cardiology) at St. Luke's Hospital, accepting an appointment in December 1970. His passion was his love of medicine, and his inherent nature to always help others. Jorge was warmhearted, true in his faith, work, compassion, kindness and generosity. He was by all counts a genuine soul and giving person. He will be dearly missed by those of us lucky enough to call him friend, Doctor or both.
Services: Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 14, 2023 from 4 until 8 p.m. at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions West County Chapel, 2211 Clarkson Rd, Chesterfield, MO 63017. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, September 15, 2023 at 11 a.m. at St. Anselm Catholic Church, 530 S Mason Rd, St. Louis, MO 63141. Interment will be private.
Memories and Condolences
for Jorge Alegre
Robin Turner
September 6, 2025
Two years since Dr. Alegre died.He was our family´s Dr. and dear friend for many years. He is dearly. missed. The Turners
Jane Schroeder
September 29, 2023
Dr Alegre was a wonderful doctor and caring doctor He will be missed. I was fortunate to have him as my doctor.
Rebecca Dennis Amelung
September 19, 2023
Dr. Alegre was the most compassionate, and caring spirit. He was my father´s doctor, my Mom´s and finally me. We shared so many wonderful moments through the years my heart aches for his wonderful wife and son who he loved so deeply. My appointments were always a pleasure. I loved hearing Dr. Alegre share the pride he felt for my parents who stood as sponsors for his citizenship. Dr. Alegre would remind me he kept their gift, a silver inscribed cup on the mantel where it held the wind key for his clock and each week he would visit the cup and the memory of their friendship. Dr. Alegre was my inspiration to stay healthy we ended nearly every appointment with him reminding me in his most gentle tone..."you know Rebecca it´s all about staying active and what you put in your mouth."
One of the most memorable moments for me was a personal phone call from Dr.Alegre asking how he could get tickets to be in the audience of the CBS program The Price is Right? Jorge Jr loved the show and they were going on vacation and would like to attend. As a Producer, Writer for CBS I was able to get tickets and if memory serves me...a year supply of Kraft Mac and Cheese was shipped home. The memories are wonderful the loss is tremendously difficult my prayers are for strength and peace for the family. Dr. Alegre´s footprint will live on in many. I am grateful to have known his compassionate soul. Rebecca Dennis Amelung
Sandy Geisel
September 18, 2023
Dear Alegre family. I am so sorry for your loss. He had been my doctor for about the last 15 years and was the most gentle and kind person. Always willing to give you whatever time you needed and always asked about the family. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. May God bless you all.
Linda and John Maloney
September 17, 2023
Dr. Alegre was my parents´, my husband´s, and my doctor. He treated us with such kindness like few other doctors. One time, my mother, at the time, in her 80´s needed a blood transfusion to live. On her living will, she said she wanted none. Dr. Alegre shouted, "Virginia-do you want to live? You must have a transfusion!" She shook her head "yes" and lived until almost 95. My husband recalled," I never saw a doctor kiss a patient on the forehead." He was so kind to her. She never wanted to go to doctors-but Dr. Alegre treated her through heart attacks, diabetes, and at 90 and 92, 2 strokes from which she came back 95 percent, able to walk and talk normally. I know part of it was answered prayers he said in that chapel. At 76, my husband and I have to find a new doctor. A doctor like Dr. Alegre will be almost impossible to find. God´s blessing to his family.
David R. Baldridge
September 17, 2023
There was only one Jorge Alegre MD..The best care ever! My friend and doctor over 50 Years and stayed in touch even when i was transferred out of state.
He will always be in my heart and my wife Paula as well.
Scott Sikes
September 15, 2023
Dr Alegre was my parent's doctor and mine for over 50 years. He was one of the most jovial people I've ever met. What a great doctor and person. Imagine a doctor that would type a letter (not an email) to you as a follow-up. He was one of a kind. Great loss to the medical community. Wishing his family the best.
Carol latz
September 15, 2023
Dr alegre was the kindest and most wonderful doctor.He cared about whatever was bothering you and always had time to listen. They truly don´t make doctors like this anymore,and we will all sorely miss him. Carol and Steve Latz
Marlene Jansen
September 14, 2023
He was a friend to me and , as well as my primary doctor for over 30 years.He also cared for my husband until he passed 10 years ago. Dr Alegre was so kind and compassionate and caring, and he was always available.As a retired RN I had the deepest respect for him and his caring way with his patients. I will miss him very much and consider myself blessed to have known him! My sympathy to his family.
Beatriz Arauco Calvin
September 14, 2023
Dr. Alegre was a great physician and a wonderful, kind, and caring person. He was my husband's doctor and also mine, for many years.
My sincere condolences to his family.
David and Paula Baldridge
September 14, 2023
Dear Alegre Family, we are so very sorry for the loss of your husband and father. He was my husbands' primary care doctor for nearly 50 years, mine for several. He was one of the kindest people I have ever met and really had a great sense of humor too. You would have to know my husband but on one occasion Jorge told him that it was called getting "O-L-D-E-R"! I couldn't stop laughing! God bless him, he was not only our doctor but a friend. I'm glad I kept my last typed report from my annual physical he sent me. I mean who does THAT anymore? Heaven has a new angel, and he is home now.
Betty, Jeff & Erika Kokal
September 13, 2023
Dear Alegre family, We cannot express how sorry we are for the loss of your loved one and offer our condolences. Dr. A was an exceptional doctor whose caring nature, warmth, and dedication were beyond measure. He will always hold a special place in our hearts for the many years as our family physician. Thank you for sharing this wonderful husband and father.
Mercedes & Roberto Sebbio
September 12, 2023
We were privileged to have Dr. Alegre as our physician. The kindest and caring doctor ever. I used to tell him that, when he retires, St. Luke´s Hospital should have him give seminars to their doctors exclusively on how to handle patient like he did: professionally, caring, and making one feel like he had no other patient besides you. Dr Alegre will be remembered by us forever. He´s a very special person in Heaven.
Frida Mena
September 12, 2023
Dr Alegre will always be remembered by my family as a great friend, physician and humanitarian. He has made such an impact on many lives and we are blessed to have known him. To dear Perla and son, Jorge, our deepest sympathy in your time of sorrow.
Darla Wertenberger
September 12, 2023
Dr Alegre was one of a kind. He showed his oatients the most compassionate care. He will be missed.
Joseph DeLuca
September 12, 2023
I am sorry to learn of don Jorge´s death. He was my doctor since 1991 and the doctor for my sister´s family for many years. I will miss him very much.
Mary Murawski
September 12, 2023
My deepest condolences to Perla and all of the family. What a special man was Dr. Alegre. St. Luke's was blessed to have him for so long.
Jeff Weber
September 12, 2023
He was my doctor for over 30 years. There are none better. I will miss him greatly.
Alberto Trigoso Dodds
September 12, 2023
Mi tio Jorge era una persona singular. Cualidades excepcionales, don de gentes y esa manera tan suya de entender con paciencia no solo las dolencias físicas , sino sobretodo aquellas invisibles del corazón. Si a eso le agregamos su fino sentido de humor, como una mas de sus cualidades por lograrlo, dice mucho de él . Te extrañaremos mucho tio. Dios te bendiga en su gloria. Envio un abrazo reconfortante a mi tia Perla y Georgie por su partida
Sue Smith
September 12, 2023
Dr Alegre was a wonder person as well as physician. He had a caring heart and a wonderful sense of humor. I was blessed to be one of his patients. He will be greatly missed
Carlos Guevara Dodds
September 12, 2023
Querido padrino, con mucha tristeza me acabo de enterar de tu partida. Fuiste una persona muy buena, generosa y amable, que siempre estabas dispuesto a ayudar a los demás. Siempre recordaré a mi papá, tu compadre, hablando de ti con mucho cariño y gran aprecio.
Nuestro más sentido pésame para mi tía Perla, Georgi y Rachel.
Q.E.P.D
Nicole, Ayden & Kli.
Dear uncle, with great sadness I just learned of your passing. You were a good, generous, and kind person, who was always willing to help others. I will always remember my dad speaking about you dearly and with great appreciation.
Our deepest condolences to my aunt Perla, Georgi and Rachel.
RIP
Nicole, Ayden & Kli.
Gene and Patti Berry
September 12, 2023
Dr. Alegre was a wonderful person/physician to me and my husband for many years and also had become a dear friend to us. There´s not enough words to describe what a true person/physician he was, always had a smile and always a pleasure to see him as our primary physician.. He always took the time to talk, explain and tell us what he wanted us to do.. Gene and I always had the highest respect for Dr Alegre, he will always have a special place that we hold dear in our hearts!! He is a special angel now and may he rest in peace.. Our condolences go out to his family for he will dearly missed, may God watch over his family at this sad time.. We will ALWAYS AND FOREVER remember what a GREAT person/physician/friend he was.. Gene and Patti Berry
Dixie Cox
September 11, 2023
Dr.Jorge Alegre was a great friend of my dad's , as well as myself.
There are NO physician that are more through, kind, as well as listened to each patient he treated. These physicians are very Rare!
I dearly loved Dr. Alegre approach in his medical field as well and his great personality. I cherished him with all my heart particularly as a physician and a friend. He will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN IN MY WORLD!!!
My condolences go out to his family ...
Enclosing, I am so very PROUD TO HAVE BEEN A PATIENT/FRIEND - TO DR.Jorge Alegre.
Dixie Cox
Raul Guevara
September 11, 2023
Tío Jorge con mucha pena me acabo de enterar de tu partida, siempre tengo un buen recuerdo de ti sobre todo por el cariño especial que le tenías a mi mamá y a mi papá.
Tía Perla y Georgie por favor reciban nuestra sentidas condolencias de parte mía, Cathy y de Rafaella, siempre recordaremos con mucho cariño a mi tío.
Raul Guevara
September 11, 2023
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Suzanne Davidson
September 11, 2023
Dr Alegre was a Blessing for our family he cared for all of us. We were praying that he could overcome this sickness he is sadly going to be missed He was a dedicated to all his patients. Prayers for his wife and children and Donna his nurse at his office.
Kevin & Suzanne Davidson
Deborah Thornberry Manne
September 11, 2023
Dr Alegre was my mother´s physician for decades and became close friends with both my parents. He was caring, compassionate, and always there for us.
Prayers for his family.
Liliana Dodds
September 11, 2023
The best uncle ever, he use to call me "piojo" that was a joke between both of us.
Excellent husband and Dad, humble, amazing human being.
Te extrañare mucho tio
Lilly
Jill Schupp
September 10, 2023
Dr. Alegre became a household name once my father had met him and sold him a car decades ago. Our dad, Harry Seltzer, had so much respect for this wonderful cardiologist, I imagine it was at our dad's insistence that Dr. Alegre became the primary physician for both our dad and mom. Our parents trusted him, literally with their lives, and my siblings and I knew his name and reputation well. We all have such warm and loving feelings for this man. His care, his wonderful sense of humor, and responsiveness to each of us as our parents aged, will live on with us. We were so heartbroken to learn he had passed away. He was a man who truly used his life to help others, and he will not be forgotten.
Jill (Seltzer) Schupp
Gayla Christ
September 9, 2023
Dr Alegre always smiled and said Hi when you passed him in the hall, any hall, every hall of St Luke´s Hospital, any time of day or evening. He always went to the Chapel before he saw patients in the hospital. One of the most caring and compassionate physicians ever. Heaven has welcomed a special angel.
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