Alexander is survived by his wife, Adriana M. Chavez married for 27 years; his children Noah Rios, Adriana Garland, Xioma Rios, Melanie Bracamonte, Xander Rios, Raymond Bracamonte, and Daxxan Ackerman; his father Sammy H. Rios and his mother Aida Macias Rios; his extended family Jeffrey & Malisa Arsola, Sammy Jr. and Jessica Rios, Hector Rios, his father and mother in law Zeke and Molly Chavez, Cutis and Elisa Anderson Family, Yvette Chavez, Cheyenne Cano, Takoda Cano. Alexander is preceded in death by Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Macias, Mr. and Mrs. Jesus G. Rios, Uncle Juan Macias, Uncle Hector Macias, and Uncle Danny Rios.
Alexander also known as, "Cat", nicknamed by his uncles at a young age although he was "highly allergic" to cats. He loved baseball and being a coach, cooking and grilling, helping people, and being with his family, which he loved immensely. He held many jobs including Behavioral Health Technician, Rehabilitation Specialist, Restaurant Cook and the former House Coordination Manager. He was a member of the Catholic Church, a member of the Copper Baseball Club, NYS Coach, a Coach for the Mayhem Organization, and was also a little league baseball coach.
In his life, Alexander wore many hats. He was an amazing Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Great Coach and Friend. He was just a great human being with a generous humble heart. He loved everyone and always made sure everything was taken care of. He was an amazing cook and as his wife Adriana stated, "He loved to make sure everybody ate!”. He was perfect in her eyes, he was her best friend. His heart had no room for judgment; he accepted all and even opened his doors to feed the homeless on countless occasions. Alexander had no filter, something you can truly appreciate from an honest friend. His heart truly was in helping others and saw the great potential in everyone. The time Alexander had on this Earth was well lived despite being short. He advocated for those who had no voice, fed those that were hungry, lectured those that needed the motivation, and cared for those that needed to feel loved. Alexander will be greatly missed and he will be remembered forever.
A visitation for Cat will be held Friday, March 15, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM at Funeraria del Angel South Lawn, 5401 South Park Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706. A rosary will occur Friday, March 15, 2024 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, 5401 South Park Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706. A funeral mass will occur Saturday, March 16, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, 1800 S Kolb Rd, Tucson, AZ 85710. A reception will occur Saturday, March 16, 2024 from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM, 5401 South Park Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706.
