Alexander Amor Hashida, age 16, of Fredericksburg, VA, passed away in Utah. Beloved son of Vicenta Paula Castro (Giovanni) and Gunther Paul Hashida (Romelia). Cherished brother of Victoria Hashida, Giovanna Castro, Gunther Paul Hashida, Jr., and Joshua Hashida. Adored maternal grandson of Gregoria Guevara and the late Jose Amor Rosa, paternal grandson of the late Gunther George Kleineidam and the late Hideko Hashida. Loving nephew of Wilfredo Guevara (Magy), Jose A. Guevara, Jorge Diaz (Renae), Felipa Diaz, Barbara Avila (Isiah), Patrick Kleineidam (Lauren), and the late George Kleineidam.
Alexander was a student at West Lake High School in Eagle Mountain, Utah, and was a former student at Forest Park High School. He enjoyed working out and keeping in shape by weight lifting and boxing. The outdoors was also a favorite, as he liked to crew and long boarding. During quiet times, he loved to draw, fix and build things, do experiments, play the guitar and the saxophone. Like most teenagers, video games were also a big part of his life.
The family will receive friends at the Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, 4143 Dale Boulevard, Dale City, VA 22193 on Saturday, June 17, 2017 from 1 PM until the time of his Life Celebration at 3 PM.
In honor of Alexander, the family request that everyone wear purple on the day of the service.
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