I worked with Alex briefly as a student at the Cache. He was truly a kind soul who helped me come out of my shell as someone with severe anxiety. I only knew him for about a month, but he absolutely made an impact on me and my life. Two years later, I'm finally back working in Smoke. I just learned about Alex's passing, and I'm devastated. Truly an honest and good man. I still find him inspiring with how much he accomplished in such a short time. I'm sorry I wasn't able to work with him again after graduation. I would've been honored.

Alex was studying business at UC Denver. 

I messaged Alex after a night out if he got home and he sent this to me. It’s my contact pic for him in my phone😂😂😂

Alex loved our family dog Fluffy 🤎 he passed away in the summer, Alex and Fluffy are having the best time in heaven now! 

Alex was in a school play at Columbian Elementary 🤍

Todo niño tiene el corte de pelo de cazuela but on Alex it looked good! 

Aquí estábamos celebrando el segundo cumpleaños de Alex. Alex era un niño lleno de energía, travesío, y le encantaban las golosinas. 

Tu pa te quiere mucho Alex and he misses you too! 

Alex loved working at the Fire Cache. He was so proud of the work he did. Last week we had a chance to check out his work area. Wish we could’ve seen you in action! 

I had the fortune of spending an hour with a small group of students, including Alex very recently.  He had a warm, kind and passionate heart.  He represented the characteristics that we love about our students - grit, resilience, determination, maturity.  The Business School was heart broken to learn about his passing.  He was so sweet and I'm so sorry. 

Scott Dawson
Dean, Business School
CU Denver

Alex siempre fue muy querido por nuestra mamá. 

Usted se me llevó la vida y el alma entera
Y se ha clavado aquí en mis huesos el dolor
Con esta angustia y esta pena
Usted no sabe que se siente perder
No sabe que se siente caer y caer
En un abismo profundo y sin fe
Usted se me llevó la vida y aquí me tiene
Como una roca que el océano golpea
Y aquí ya está pero no siente
Usted no sabe lo importante que es
No sabe que su ausencia es un trago de hiel
Que se ha quedado clavado en mi piel
Usted no sabe lo que es el amor
Y el miedo que causa la desolación
Usted no sabe que daño causó
Como ha destrozado a este corazón
Que tan solo palpitaba con el sonido de su voz
Con el sonido de su voz
Usted se me llevó la vida


Alex graduated from high school in 2017. He went to DCIS. His graduation was held at the University of Denver. I remember how happy he was to be around his friends celebrating this great accomplishment. 

Alex was so intelligent! I remember I had to spend hours studying to finish homework and do well on tests but for him it was always something so natural! 

Mi niño en su primera bicicleta, él podía pasar el día entero paseando en su bici 🚲 

Alex was always a kind and adventurous person, and we had so many good times together. I remember when he lost his backpack with his laptop in it, we spent the whole day tracking it around town, trying to follow the signal through alleyways and tight city streets. Knocking on apartments and questioning civilians until eventually we found the good Samaritan who had picked it up on his bike and rode it home. I will miss him so very much, as he was a dear friend of mine. Please keep both Alex and his family who are undoubtedly hurting in your prayers and may God grant him eternal life in heaven. I love and miss you Alex.

Alex went to his younger sister’s high school graduation on May 20, 2022. He loved her very much. Both Alex and America graduated from DCIS in Denver, CO. 

Alex fue a la graduación de la preparatoria de su hermana menor el 20 de mayo de 2022. La amaba mucho.  Alex y America se graduaron de DCIS en Denver, CO.

When Alex played baseball as a boy. The family would go out out and watch his games. 

Cuando Alex jugaba béisbol de niño. La familia miraba sus juegos juntos.

genuine joy in our faces in this picture one of the best days ever.

Three pea’s in a pod

OBITUARY

Alex Torres Lopez

25 January, 1999 – 25 November, 2022

Olinger Funeral, Cremation & Cemetery - Crown Hill

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