
In loving memory of
Alexander J. Perez-Sotomayor
February 2, 1981 — March 24, 2023
Alexander Javier Perez Sotomayor (Feb 2, 1981–Mar 24, 2023) was a devoted member of his community whose life touched many — remembered for his presence, family ties, and the gatherings that marked his days.
Remembering Alexander
A life held close in memory
Alexander Javier Perez Sotomayor, born February 2, 1981, passed away on March 24, 2023, at the age of 42. Those who knew Alexander remember a life rooted in family and community. In Ponce, where arrangements were made, friends and relatives gathered to honor his memory and to share stories of the everyday kindnesses and small joys that defined him.
A funeral service was held on April 3, 2023, at Cementerio La Piedad under the care of Funeraria y Cementerio Del Angel La Piedad. The service provided a space for those who loved him to come together, offer comfort, and celebrate the bonds he shared with family and neighbors.
Public details about Alexander’s life emphasize his identity within his community and the people who stood near him. While public records note the circumstances surrounding his passing, this remembrance focuses on the life he lived: a life of human connection, simple routines, and relationships that mattered to those closest to him. Those who attended his service and those who shared memories afterward recalled a person whose presence brought familiarity and warmth to everyday moments.
Alexander’s loss was felt by family and friends on both sides of the mainland and the island, and his passing prompted expressions of grief and solidarity from the communities that knew him. He is remembered with respect and sympathy by those who gathered to honor his life at La Piedad.
May his memory be a gentle comfort to those who loved him, and may the moments he shared with others continue to be a source of solace and remembrance.
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Alexander is remembered with heartfelt sympathy. He deserved to be known for a life that mattered, and may his memory continue to be held with love.