Alex Negrete

Alexander “Alex” Negrete was born May 20, 1934, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Santiago and Severa (Torres) Negrete. He had been a resident of the Des Moines area his entire life. Alex proudly served in the U. S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was recognized for his service by being able to take part in the Honor Flight in 2014. Alex worked for Rock Island Railroad for 26 years during his career and went on to retire from Electrolux. He enjoyed staying active and good health all of his life. He loved softball and enjoyed his years coaching his daughters’ teams. He liked Charlie Pride music, square dancing, camping and fishing in his free time. But above all else, he loved his family and treasured all the time he was able to spend with them.

Alex passed away peacefully Sunday, November 19, 2017, at Prairie Hill Senior Living in Des Moines at the age of 83.

Left to cherish his memory are his children, Cindy (Bill) Woodhall, Kim (Lee) Watson, Phillip, Steve (Stephanie), and Danielle (Santos) Duran; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Frank; and numerous nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Santiago and Severa Negrete; 8 siblings; and his grandson, Armando Duran.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, November 24, 2017, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 25, also at Hamilton’s. Burial with military honors will take place at 12:30 p.m., Monday, November 27, at Iowa Veterans Cemetery, 34024 Veterans Memorial Drive, Adel, IA.

Contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Alex.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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