Rafael Alejandro Sanchez, 26, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

Alex, as he was known to family and friends, was born on May 11, 1998 in Statesville. He enjoyed spending time with his family, gaming and roasting s’mores around a campfire. He brought smiles to those around him with his creative spirit and sense of humor. Alex was happiest at the beach, he loved to boogie board with his nephew, swim in the ocean with his brother and bicycle around the island with his parents. Alex loved his family; he spent his life surrounded by the warmth of his parents, grandparents, brothers, cousins and friends.

Alex is survived by his parents, Lourdes Aleman, Jose Luis Ibarias and Eusebio Sanchez; his brothers, Rudy De La Cruz and Adrian Aleman; and his nephew, Sebastian De La Cruz.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1 to 3 p.m. on Friday, March 14, 2025, with a memorial service following at 3 p.m. at the Chapel of Cavin-Cook Funeral Home.

Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.