BORN

1993

DIED

2012

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Alex Zaldivar Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 12, 2012.

Alex Zaldivar, age 19, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, on September 10, 2012, in Ocoee, Florida. He was born on August 26, 1993, to Rafael and Kyoko Zaldivar, in Urayasu, Japan. He is survived by his parents, his brother Rafael, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. He enjoyed the beach, and spending time with family and friends.

Visitation will be on Thursday, September 13, 2012, from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm, at Woodlawn Funeral Home (400 Woodlawn Cemetery Road, Gotha, FL., 34734 / 407-293-1361). Funeral Service will be on Saturday, September 15, 2012, at 9:30 am, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church (6200 South Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32809 / 407- 855-5391) and then internment following the services at Woodlawn Memorial Park.

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August 26, 2017

Christina Boyce

RIP Alex Happy Birthday You Will Never Be Forgotten My Prayers Are With Alex Family Angel Looking Down On Your Birthday

August 26, 2017

Love, Tia Libby ❤

Today you would have turned 24. Happy Birthday Alex. There isn't one day that passes by that I do not think of you. I will never forget you or stop feeling the pain in my heart.
I love you and miss you infinity...❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

August 27, 2016

Susan Pelaquin

Happy Heavenly Birthday ALEX
Gone Too Soon
Always Loved and Forever Missed!

August 27, 2016

Christina Boyce

Happy Birthday Alex Angel In Heaven

August 26, 2016

Libia M Ortiz

Happy 23rd Birthday Alex. A day like today all of our family would be meeting at a restaurant to celebrate your special day. I miss you so much & it's still so unreal you are gone. 4 years now! Tia loves you!!!

January 17, 2016

Susan Hampton

August 27, 2014

Rene Viamontes

Happy bday kid...I know you're having a party where u are at...God Bless!

August 26, 2014

Libia M Ortiz

Happy 21st Birthday my beloved Nephew Alex~ My life forever changed the day of your departure to the promised land.You will forever live in my heart & I thank you for being my Angel from heaven. Tia Libby will forever love you infinity~ <3

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September 19, 2013

maria Richards

I am so sorry Libby!!! I had no idea... At least now he can rest in peace...

September 18, 2013

Lynn Scott

RIP. May Justice be received in your honor.

September 18, 2013

John Gerena

REST IN PEACE!

September 9, 2013

Libia M Ortiz

Happy Birthday Alex 08/26 ~ One year ago on 09.10.2012 we lost you but you will never be forgotten~ Your smile, your sweetness and your politeness will forever live in my heart and memory of you~ R.I.P. Alex Nephew of mines~ I love you forever~
Love, Tia Libby~ <3

Posted by Libia M Ortiz

June 26, 2013

Jose Guasch

May God Bless you .

September 26, 2012

Michele Dill

Alex,
I heard the news today, and I was completely shocked. Now I think back to when I was little and remember basketball games, Halloween costumes, and fireworks on the 4th of July. It was great growing up with your family in the neighborhood, and I'll always remember what incredibly good hearted people you were. My parents and I are keeping you and your family in our prayers. Rest in peace.
-Michele Dill

September 24, 2012

rafael zaldivar

Dear Alex,

Just want to tell you we miss you dearly.i visit you every day , asking so many questions , but no answers.

My Dear Alex , Dad misses you dearly " it will never be the same with out you.

Love you always & forever.
Dad

September 19, 2012

Maddy Castaneda

You have really touched so many peoples lives! I am so sorry for what happened to you, you didn't deserve it. But I do know that God picked a right angel to join him in heavan. For the little time I knew you at Texas Roadhouse I have so many good things to say about you. You were the sweetest, nicest person there. And I will always remember you by that.

I hope you're watching over us here.

Thank you for being a great man, Alex :)

RIP

September 16, 2012

Alex no te conoci, pero me ha dolido tu partida. Pocas son las palabras que se le puedan decir a tus padres y demas seres queridos. Raul Y Laura

September 16, 2012

Raul Zaldivar

Alex no te conoci, pero me ha dolido tu partida. Pocas son las palabras que se le puedan decir a tus padres y demas seres queridos. Raul Y Laura

September 15, 2012

Caitlin Liker

I can't even express how sorry I am. I met him when he came with my cousins Remi,Brienna and Brandon for my Aunt Dees birthday. How we joked around and laughed. How I will always remember those eyes and smile.He was such a handsome young man. He wasn't just a friend of my cousins, he was family to us.My cousins loved him just like everyone does . Rest In Paradise hun . Plz help each one of us to get through this and vist us in our dreams and signs. You will not be forgotten.

September 15, 2012

Jackie Munet Crispens

Zaldivar Fam, with deepest sympathy our thoughts and prayers.There no words to take away the pain.

September 14, 2012

Tonya Venable

Zaldivar Family, May God wrap his arms around you during these most difficult days,lean on each other.I didnt know Alex, Im Libby's friend BUT I do know that this young man has touched many peoples life in his short time on earth. May God Bless you all R.I.P. Dear Sweet Alex

September 14, 2012

Scott Pearson

To the Zaldivar family,
We send our deepest sympathy. There are no words to take away the pain of losing your son,Alex, but we pray that you and your family will find strength through his everlasting memory. We pray the LORD will comfort you and yours at this most difficult time

Scott, Kazumi, Monika

September 14, 2012

david machado

Libby this most be hard for you n your family, i just wish that God can ease the pain on all you guys. R.I.P Alex.

September 14, 2012

Giancarlo Rubeca

Dear Zaldivar Family,
Words cannot convey the sorrow that we are feeling for you and your family. May Alex's memory always be close at heart and bring you comfort. May the love of friends and family carry you during this difficult time.
Giancarlo and Marilena

September 14, 2012

To the Zaldivar Family,
We are all shocked by your loss, and words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel.Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. With our deepest sympathy,
From all of us at Arribas Brothers

September 13, 2012

You have always touched ever life you've ever even become a small part of. The only true memory I have of you iswhen we were much younger, and you were so polite even then. You made sure others were always happy and helped them along the way. As we got older and no longer spoke, I saw that that mentality ever changed. That is the beauty of your personality. You have most certainly been taken from this Earth much too early, but you have left an imprint on every heart and person you have ever come in contact with-whether you knew it or not. Our lives were better for meeting you. You could never be forgotten, and you are in a better place now. My deepest condolences to your family, and I dohope they know the fantastic young man they nurtured, no matter how soon youwere taken you still left such an impact. RIP<3

September 13, 2012

Tina Arsenault

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. May god help you through this difficult and painful time. Fly high sweet Alex!!

September 13, 2012

Ana Basa

Our hearts are broken.
Words cannot express our sadness upon learning Alex is gone. We will forever cherish the memories we hold in our hearts of the times we shared with him.
Rafael, Kyoko, and Rafaelito, our thoughts and prayers are with you and family. May God bring you comfort and peace to ease your pain and sorrow, and the faith in knowing He will carry you through your darkest moments.
Please accept our deepest sympathy,


The Basa family,
Jose, Ana, and Stephanie

September 13, 2012

Ileana Machado

Sept. 13, 2012

Querida Familia Zaldivar,

Toda la familia Machado les envian condolencias en ente momemto tan dificil para todos, no existe palabra de consuelo para aliviar tanto dolor pero sabemos y confiamos en nuestro se

September 13, 2012

Fely Rodriguez

Although I did not know Alex, my heart and prayers goes out to the family, I have known Libby and Brittany Zaldivar and her family for almost 20 years and I hope and pray that our lord gives them the strenght they will need to get through this, may your nephew / cousin rest in peace and know that you will have one more angel watching over you.

September 13, 2012

Lori Baker

God Bless your family during this time.

September 13, 2012

Krista Kelly (Lexi's mom)

To Alex and his family - you will never be forgotten. You can't imagine all the love you are getting from friends, family and people who didn't even know you. You were one of the good guys and that is why God chose you to come home early. I believe your in a better place. It's the rest of us who grieve so heavily for you. Justice will be done!!!! Everyone here will make sure of that! You watch over your family now, they still need you more than ever! Remember you are so loved and noone will ever forget you or your kind heart. xxx000x0x0x

Posted by Krista Kelly (Lexi's mom)

September 13, 2012

Lalo Centeno

"May God bless you and your familly in this time of sorrow"



Lalo & Esthel Centeno ( Poinciana,FL)

September 13, 2012

Alina Fojo Mak

Alexander never got the chance to meet you but from what I hear you were a very polite gentleman. all I know for sure is that God needed an angel and you were his chosen. maybe rest in peace and look over your family and help them get through this time of need. god bless you always. I know you had to been a good person with the Father,aunt libby and the rest of yor family you had. just continue watching over them and giving them strength.

September 13, 2012

Alina Fojo Mak

Alex all I can say is that God needed another angel and you were his choosen. I ask of you to look over your family in this time. you have been a great loss to everyone. may you be at peace. you are very much loved and never be forgotten.

September 13, 2012

Miguel y Maria Bonilla

ESPERO QUE DIOS LOS AYUDE MORALMENTE EN ESTE MOMENTO DE DOLOR , QUE ALEX ESTA EN UN LUGAR MEJOR, EN NUESTRAS ORACIONES ESTARA TODA LA FAMILIA...

MIGUEL ANGEL Y MARIA ELENA , Ensenada B.C.

September 13, 2012

Ashley McWilliams

Dear Zaldivar family and friends,

I met Alex at Texas Roadhouse where we both used to work. He was the sweetest young man I have met in a very long time. He was always there to help me at work, no questions asked. I remember when I first met him, he was so put together and so handsome. I asked him his ethnicity and he told me, "my mom is Japanese and my dad is Cuban." I always told him what an amazing job they did at creating him! I started to call him "my Japanese/Cuban love." He would always laugh. He then told me that he was compared to Taylor Lautner, but more of an Asian version. I totally agreed!

Zaldivar family, I want you to know that in the short time that I knew Alex, he truly touched me with his kind, soft spoken and genuine nature. He was like no other! This is why I believe it has been so hard on me. I want you to know that all of you have been in my prayers continuously! I pray that JUSTICE WILL BE SERVED!!!

And finally to the one who made a difference, Alex... This has been so incredibly hard on me! I keep replaying our talks of family and life in my head. I will forever cherish those moments... Please continue to watch over and be the angel you were on Earth, be that angel in Heaven for your family and friends now until eternity... Help guide them in the right path of life... I miss you so much buddy! Words cannot describe the pain I feel in your absence on Earth, not just for myself, but for your family! I have cried many, many tears thinking of their emptiness without you... Please allow us to have strength just as you had because we all need it so very bad.

Until we meet again... See you later my Japanese/Cuban love...

September 13, 2012

Lizy DeJesus

We are so saddened to hear you are no longer with us...our prayers goes out to you and your great and amazing family. My son will miss you so very much. He loves you Alex (your cousin Richie). God Bless you all. Love Lizy, Richie, and Family

September 13, 2012

Sandy(lulu) Ray

REST IN PEACE ALEX...GONE 2 SOON THE RAY FAMILY(LULU)

September 13, 2012

Vanessa Simmons

Dear Alex and family, we are still in complete shock. Please know that we are thinking of all of you and praying for all of you through this incredibly difficult time. Alex, you are missed and remembered by so many. Thank you for the memories.

September 13, 2012

Rene Viamontes

Alex,
Now that u r in a better place, please watch over ur family because they need u right now... We will see u again soon. I will keep praying for u and ur family....

September 13, 2012

The Bordeaux Staff

Our deepest condolences to the Zaldivar family during this time. We pray for peace and healing.

September 13, 2012

Sandy Ray

I pray the love of God enfolds you and your family, during your journey though grief. MY FAMILY AND I send you thoughts of comfort. WE ARE DEEPLY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. RIP...ALEX

September 13, 2012

To the Zaldivar family, I am sorry for your great loss and sadness.

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted"-- Jesus Christ on the Mount, Matthew 5:4

Jeanine Owen

September 13, 2012

Libby Zaldivar Ortiz

Alex my handsome Nephew my world came caving in on the early Monday hours of September 10, 2012. I feel so empty knowing you are no longer with us on earth. I miss you so much that I literally have to rub my heart just to ease the pain a bit and it doesn't work.My tears could fill an ocean so it seems. We all ache in our hearts~ I remember when you & your brother lived with me for 2 years & I would place a cereal box by your computer desk & your brother's computer desk with a bowl & a spoon. Then you had that look that I never understood, You would smile then you would smile at your brother & I finally caught on after a week or so. As soon as I walked away I would see you in the corner of my eye running to your brothers desk & switching the boxes that I kept getting wrong. Onetime you almost fell running and I believe that's when we all laughed and I caught on. I promise I will never forget your box of cereal is cocoa puffs. You were so polite you never said a word. This is how you & your brother were raised so polite & oh my goodness when you all were little & I was in your home visiting you both use to Bow to me before going to bed. This totally use to rock my world & this culture you have instilled in my heart will stay with me as long as I live. I love you Alex & I have no doubt in my mind you are in heaven and I knew you would be. I find comfort knowing you are happy in heaven. I have the video to prove it. If anyone wants to see just ask. I love you and I miss you until we meet again~ Hugs from Tia Libby~ <3 ...

Posted by Libby Zaldivar Ortiz

September 13, 2012

Michelle Renner

September 13, 2012

Michelle Renner

Alex, Words can't fully express how sad we are. You were taken too soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this extremely difficult time. We send our deepest sympathy.
Michelle & Ronnie Renner

September 13, 2012

aubrey law

Alex you are such an amazing person!!! I am soo blessed to have known you. May you rest in peace.

September 12, 2012

Brenda Torres

While I know of you (for over 14 years), I did not know you personally. But I do know this, too precious and far too young of a life gone. May you rest in peace, and reign in the joy and excitement of heaven! Prayers and healing to your family and all of those lives you distinctively touched...

September 12, 2012

Amy Park

Alex, I still remember your goofy face, and you were always nice to me whenever you saw me on campus, or at the gym. I cannot believe that you are gone. You will be missed by many. May you rest in peace...<3

September 12, 2012

Alexandra Marrero

Though i didnt know you as much as a lot of others i did know that you were very nice when i did see and talk to you. I am so happy i have gotten to meet you. This tragedy has put a sad blaket over the city, and i and everyone else will never forget alex. But i keep preying.

September 12, 2012

Millie Iglesias

Libby, my most sincerest and heartfelt condolences to you as well.

September 12, 2012

Lauro Arias

My prayers and deepest sympathy go out to Rafael and the Zaldivar Familia and even though Alex was taken before his time, he's with God now and in much better place. He will always be with you Rafael and the whole Zaldivar Familia......Peace be with all of you.....

September 12, 2012

Jodi

Alex, you were such a beautiful soul. You will missed. Gone, but never forgotten. Rest in Peace.

September 12, 2012

Kimberly Perez

Alex,you were such a great friend to all of us in the past years. I miss you so much already.You always knew how to make me laugh,smile and just have a good time. I love you forever and always tony montana. <\3 R.I.P

September 12, 2012

Lorene Ellis

My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. I am so sorry for your loss. Libby, I am here for you 24/7. I love you girl!

September 12, 2012

Cynthia Rivera

God bless u and I know u will be my daughter's Brittany guardian angel!! She loves and misses u so much! I meet u when u were young atuck touch so many hearts with that beautiful smile!!

September 12, 2012

Richard & Lisa Richter

"your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure"~

September 12, 2012

David Moody

I only knew Alex for a short time through his friendship with my daughter Kimber. It was such a pleasure to have him as a part of our lives during the last couple of years. Always a gentleman we will surely miss his kind soul. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. May the Lord give you strength and solace during these trying times.

September 12, 2012

Ayme Besman-Hernandez

My heart goes out to you and your family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers during this time.
Love your cousin Ayme

September 12, 2012

Maria Arribas-Downing

Alex you were taken too soon from us here on earth but I know that God was waiting with open arms to finally see your beautiful smile and welcome you home. My prayers are with your family now Alex so they can find comfort and strength through this very difficult time.

September 12, 2012

Millie Iglesias

September 12, 2012

Sandra Castro

Words can't express how saddened we are to hear of your loss. Our hearts ache for you. May God give you strength during this difficult time.

September 12, 2012

Rudi and Lisa Cuellar

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

September 12, 2012

Millie Iglesias

God needed another angel up in heaven. Rest in peace, dear child of God.

September 12, 2012

Pat and Ted Baker

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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