Arturo Alexander, Jr.

Arturo C. Alexander, 60, suddenly passed away while actively enjoying the outdoors.-Arturo, affectionately called "Turi", was armed with a ready smile and made everyone around him feel like they alone were the most important person in the room. His greatest joys were spending time with his beloved family, actively enjoying sports and the worlds of ranching and baseball. He was born on January 16, 1951 in Laredo, TX and spent his life making his community a better place.-He is preceded in death by his parents Arturo and Aurora Alexander and his father in law, Frederick A. Slight.

Arturo proudly served in the National Guard. Following his service, he obtained a degree in Farm & Ranch Management from Texas State Technical Institute and a Bachelors of Science from Texas A & M University in College Station. "Turi" was a proud Texas Aggie and ceaselessly promoted the spirit.-Arturo spent his life ranching and managing the properties of Alexander & Alexander, Ltd.

His sense of humor and easy going nature will be greatly missed. He is survived by his devoted wife of 26 years Carole "Bebe" Alexander, children John Frederick & Mary Frances, brother Ricardo "Ricky" (Judy) Alexander, great aunt Josefina Alexander Gonzalez; mother-in-law Delia Slight, brother-in-law Bernal (Patsy) Slight; sisters-in-law: Suzanne Slight Hogan and Elizabeth (Carlos) Pena, nieces & nephews Ricardo & Victoria Alexander, Sarah, Haley, Lauren, Patrick and Eric Slight, Carolina, Marco and Sophia Pena and Dana Hogan and many dear cousins and other relatives and cherished friends.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the funeral service professionals at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels, 1410 Jacaman Rd., Laredo, TX 78041, 956.722.8850.