Alec Matthew O'Rourke's Obituary
We are saddened to report the unexpected death of Alec Matthew O’Rourke, age 23, much-loved fiancé, son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. Alec was a gifted athlete, a star quarterback, baseball player and golfer. Alec was known for his courtesy and generosity to others, particularly the less fortunate, frequently giving his last dollar to a homeless person. He attended Berkner High School in Richardson.Alec was preceded in death by his beloved grandmothers Martha O’Rourke and Brenda Rhue.Alec is survived by his fiancé, Miranda Willey, mother Coral Snow-Ferguson, father Matthew O’Rourke, step-father Ruben Ferguson, brother’s Caeden, Memphis, sister’s Sariah and Indi. Uncles Neil O’Rourke, Tybun and Ebon Ferguson, Tony, Lex and Dre Sanchez; aunt, Hazel Ferguson, Erica Benson, Erin Rhue grandfathers Paul Railsback, James Rhue, Leonard Sanchez, and cousins in Texas and Buffalo New York.The family will receive guests on Thursday, August 9, 2018, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM followed by a funeral service at 3:00 PM to celebrate Alec’s life in the abbey chapel at Restland Funeral Home.Funeral arrangements for Alec Matthew O’Rourke have been faithfully entrusted to Restland Funeral Home and Cemetery, which is located at 13005 Greenville Ave., at the intersection of Restland Road, Dallas, Texas 75243, and can be reached at (972) 238-7111.
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