Alexander V. Winogradov was born on May 10, 1991, in Eureka, to Dale and Angela Winogradov. Four short years later, he welcomed his baby sister, Ashlyn. Throughout Angela’s pregnancy, Alex was eager to meet his new sibling. But upon entering the room and hearing the cries of his newborn sister, he promptly put his hands over his ears and asked his mother if she could “put her back in.” Alex’s personality shone bright, even as a young child. He was, by all accounts, the perfect baby, constantly smiling and giggling.

Everyone adored holding him, charmed by his joy. He was so captivating, he could have been on the cover of a Gerber magazine — minus the endearing fluffs of hair that made him uniquely Alex.

From an early age, Alex showed remarkable intelligence, excelling in school and in any sport he took an interest in. A natural daredevil, he loved speed and adventure, especially spending weekends with his dad riding dirt bikes. When he wasn’t on two wheels with a motor, he excelled at BMX, though it wasn’t his first-place ribbons that made him memorable. Alex’s sportsmanship was evident whenever he’d stop mid-race to check on someone after a wreck. This generous spirit carried him through his life; even when he had nothing, he would give the shirt off his back. Alex had one of the kindest and most generous hearts of anyone one could hope to meet.

After graduating high school early, Alex set out to find his place in the world, discovering a love for travel. Of all the places he explored, Hawaii remained his favorite. What started as a six-week trip turned into two years, and he often called home to share his awe at the warmth of the beaches compared to the cold sands of California. Alex had a heart for the outdoors, with an unbounded free spirit and a remarkable courage for new experiences. He was unafraid of change, embracing each new adventure with open arms.

Alex passed away surrounded by family on October 23, 2024. Our family’s loss is profound and will be felt for a lifetime. Yet, true to Alex’s nature, his final act was one of immense generosity, he was eligible to be a donor; forever changing the lives of four recipients. Alex is survived by his parents, Dale and Angela Winogradov; his sister, Ashlyn Farrington, and her husband, Ryan; his two beautiful nieces, Isabella and Galilee Farrington; his grandparents, Andrea and Karl Arnold; his great-grandmother, Patricia Wilsey; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins — so many that Alex often joked he was blessed with thousands of them.

A memorial service will be held at the Wharfinger Building on November 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All who knew Alex are welcome to join and celebrate his life.

In closing, I know without a shadow of a doubt that Alex would want everyone to keep living life fully — to keep exploring, to continue adventuring, to cherish those you love, to seize every opportunity, and to laugh often. If you knew Alex, you know he was always smiling, always joking, and always brightening the days of those around him.

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