Alex, I miss you dearly. My heart is forever with you, and your family. I remember the day I met you, so bubbly and filled with an endless amount of love for someone you just met. You went from my best friend's little sister to my own sister within a heart beat. Knowing you made me better, happier and more grateful for the people around me. You have such a gift for making people realize how lucky they are, especially when in your presence. I am so glad I got to know you, go on late night car rides with you and stuff our faces with taco bell while laughing at anything and everything. You once told me that if I were to ever leave you, you would find me and bring me back with the biggest hug - I hope you know that when we meet again I will be ready with open arms. I love you forever, my little sister.

Ewa,
Hearing the news of Alex's passing has left us heartbroken.  Know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.  We hope that the love of friends and family will give you strength, and beautiful memories will comfort you all during this difficult  time.

Sandra and Steve Prentice

Ewa and family, my condolences on the loss of your treasured Alex. I always enjoyed hearing Ewa’s stories about her hiking adventures with Alex, especially the one to my home of Newfoundland and the most recent Jasper trip.  A few years back, I visited Waterloo and stayed at your place for one night before heading to the dorms for the rest of the week. But I ended up asking if I could stay the rest of the week with you all instead because I loved being around your family, with your two girls, especially Alex, being so sweet and fun. My heart is with you all.

Dear Ewa and family
There are just no words for this but know that you have my love and support, always.
Beth

My son met Lexi at the climbing gym years ago and it wasn’t long before we started to hear her name often at home.  She became one of his favourite people and after meeting Lexi myself, I quickly understood why.  She was true to herself, kind and so much fun to be around.  She was also the very best cheerleader at the climbing gym.  I can still hear her yelling “come on Josh, you’ve got this!”.  She was truly the light in the room every time I had the pleasure of driving them someplace fun or when they were hanging out at the house.   She helped to teach my son what real friendship is, just by being herself.   She taught us, she brought joy and smiles always, and she will be missed forever.   All my love to everyone here, because this isn’t easy. Big hearts leave big holes.  Rest in peace sweet Lexi.

Ewa and family, I am so sorry for your loss. The many messages from friends and family reveal how much joy and kindness Lexi shared with the people in her life. May she rest in peace. I am thinking of you.

I am terribly sorry for your loss. Alex and I would talk a lot in grade 10 science, she was the reason I passed the class. She was so intelligent and hard working, without her, that class would have been very boring. Her smile and jokes made the class bearable. Although we weren’t very close friends, she definitely made an impact on my life.

Again, I am terribly sorry for your loss. I will keep Alex and her family in my prayers.

Z ogromnym smutkiem przyjęliśmy wiadomość o nagłej śmierci Alex. W obliczu tak niewyobrażalnej straty trudno znaleźć słowa, które mogłyby przynieść ukojenie.

Ewo, Tomku, Emilko, przyjmijcie nasze najszczersze wyrazy współczucia. Łączymy się z Wami w bólu i życzymy siły, by przetrwać ten niezwykle trudny czas. Niech pamięć o Niej, o Jej młodości, uśmiechu i wszystkich wspólnie przeżytych chwilach pozostanie na zawsze w naszych sercach. Anna, Kazimierz, Ewa i Adam Niechwiejowie.

I was heartbroken to hear of Lexi’s passing.
I remember Lexi as one of the kindest and most thoughtful students I had the privilege of knowing. She had a special gift for bringing people together and creating peace among her friends. She always made others feel welcomed.
I remember her proudly showing me the cutting board she had made in woodshop for her mom. She was beaming with excitement and could not wait to give it to you. I also remember how thrilled she was when she got a role in the school play. I will always carry these memories with me.
I cannot begin to imagine the depth of your loss, but I am praying that Lexi is now embraced by the love and peace of her Creator, and that in time your family may find comfort, strength, and love in the memories of the beautiful person she was.
With my deepest sympathy and prayers.

I remember receiving this picture from you, being so excited to finally see me at our school banquet. I was so happy to finally see you after a couple months, now I wish I spent those months being with you. I met you when I was in grade 7 and you were just truly beginning your high school career, I was so excited to come to Doyle and be with you to watch you grow as a person, as a sister, as a daughter, and a great friend. You were one of the purest souls I believe I have ever met in my life, you taught me to keep a smile on my face and just keep pushing through life no matter what it gives me. The last conversation we had was a truly heartfelt one and I will never forget the words you said to me, “I am so proud of you, you are going to do so great in life and be an amazing nurse one day!” I wish you knew how much that sentence impacted me and I will keep you in my heart as I go on with my journey like I promised you. I hope your soul is happier, lighter, and healthier than it could have been on this cruel earth. I love you so much and I can’t wait til we meet again. 🤍.   

-Jules.

Tak trudno uwierzyć i zrozumieć... Spoczywaj w pokoju 🖤

The sweetest smile with the sparkly curious eyes. We will hold on to find memories like this. We are all so saddened by this news and will miss you. You befriended our daughter when we first moved to Waterloo and it was such a joy to get to know you. There are no words at times like this but you will live on in the hearts and minds of friends and family in our memories and sharing of stories about you. We miss you Lexi, and give all our love and support to your family and friends.
Love Michael, Ryan, Quinn, Ewan and Caelan

Meeting Lexi in my Grade nine year was such an honour. Despite we weren’t the closest, her warm smile in the hallways and compassionate attitude was something I deeply looked forward to.

Fast forward to Grade 10, I did the fall show alongside Lexi and safe to say, she was the funniest person in the entire cast and she never ever failed to make me smile, even at the toughest rehearsals or deeply difficult scenes.

Knowing Lexi was an absolute blessing to me. I remember during the last show of the year where we had a tornado warning and I said we would convince the future theatre kids after she graduated that we survived a tornado and Lexi was the first person on board with the hilarious idea, saying she’d come see every show and tell the story, just to reinforce that in their heads.

I wish her family and all who knew her comfort and blessings in their lives. Thank you for all the memories, Lexi. Rest in perfect peace.
-Ornella

Good Memories of our Alex’s Communion Day 27 June 2021.

Good Memories of our Alex’s Communion Day 27 June 2021.  Wood burning Jewelry box made by Uncle Tony.

Ewa,
It is with profound sadness that I send this message to you.  You always spoke with such love and pride about your girls and your family.  Thinking of you and at this most challenging time,  My heart goes out to you all. 
Marg Burnett

Dear Tomek, Ewa, Emelia & Babcia Teresa and family,
There are no words to convey the loss of your precious daughter. May the sweet memories of Alex surround and comfort you during this difficult time. We were blessed to meet Alex during our first visit to Canada 2 years ago for all the family occasions. The love and joy your beloved daughter Alex brought to everyone will never be forgotten.
With deepest sympathies 
Leo & Lourdes Kapoor 
Goa, India.

Dear Ewa, Tom, Emilia and family! We are devastated by the news of Alex’s passing. We are sending our love and prayers for her spirit and for all of you to find strength and consolation at this tragic time. We cherish each memory of sweet Alex. One that particularly stands out is of Alex showing us little chicks that hatched right before we visited you one summer, so happy and excited and appreciative of natural wonder she was holding in her small hands… let her kind soul shine forever in heaven and find peace. 
Yours, 
Gena, Sveta, Katya and Liza Onkhotoev

No words can express how sorry we are for this unexpected and heartbreaking loss. May God give you strength  and comfort you during this time of sorrow.  Our hearts and prayers go out to the whole family.

Dear Teresa and Jan,

Please accept our deepest condolences on the heartbreaking loss of your beloved granddaughter, Aleksandra. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this incredibly difficult time. May you find comfort in the love and support of those around you, and may the cherished memories of Aleksandra bring you strength and peace in the days ahead.
With our heartfelt sympathy,
On behalf of the  Polish National Union of Canada , HEB
Bożena Jokel

Our deepest condolences on the passing away of a beautiful soul Alex. May God Strengthen your hearts in this moment of sorrow, granting you all comfort. May the perpetual light shine upon our Alex and her soul rest in Peace 🕊️🕊️🕊️ Condolences from Emma, Michael, Pascal & Cynthia 🙏🙏🙏

We were so blessed to know Alex. She was a true ray of light who had a remarkable gift for making everyone laugh and feel included. Her kindness and free spirit shone through at every family gathering. Some of our favourite memories with Alex are from when she was little, so fearless and full of energy, watching her jump into the pool, launching off her dad to show off her latest tricks. As we grew older, she proudly introduced us to her chickens and peacocks, and we loved spending time together by the bonfire. Those moments are memories we will always hold close to our hearts.

We were especially grateful to host Alex in Poland last year. We shared doughnuts, strolled through town together, and reminisced about the wonderful memories from our childhood. Before she left, Alex promised she would visit us more often, and we told her we'd bribe her with more Polish sweets if it meant she'd come back.

Alex had the purest heart. She brought warmth, joy, and love wherever she went, and she will be deeply missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. We will always cherish the memories we shared with her.

Our love and prayers, 
Ela, Agata, Basia & Jacek

Dear Dr. Niechwiej-Szwedo,

I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Alex. Thinking of you and your family during this heartbreaking time.

To Szwedo Family 
There are no words for the pain you are experiencing. 
We are sending our deepest sympathy wishing you peace and strength as you go through unexpected loss
Marek I Aldona Kosteccy

I taught Lexi in grade 10 and 12, and Lexi was a ray of sunshine, even on the darkest day. She could always make me giggle in class by the questions she asked, and I am almost certain that she would ask the most ridiculous questions sometimes just to see me laugh. She enjoyed making others happy. 

Lexi was a hard worker, and she put her all into everything she did in my class, even though (as she would remind me)English was a tricky subject for her. I remember one day, about a month before the end of second semester, she received a sticker on an assignment I handed back and was SO excited that she came up to me and said: “If you give me stickers, I’ll work extra hard to get them”… and she did. I would always wait to see her reaction before continuing to hand out the rest of the papers, because her smile at receiving another one would brighten the rest of my day. 

I feel so blessed to have taught Lexi, but feel so sad knowing that her life has ended so soon. She will be missed by so many. 

Rest easy, angel.

Lexi was one of the first kids I ever coached as a climber, starting in the fall of 2021. One of my fondest memories of her was that December, during a particularly wintry evening. There were no classes that evening (I don't remember if it was a planned evening off, or if classes were cancelled), but she still showed up to climb. We had to tell her classes were cancelled, and you could see the disappointment wash over her face. But her enrolment in the gym's youth program also included a membership to climb outside of the program, so we told her she could still climb. She was under the impression that she'd have to buy a day pass, because she said "but I don't have any money." I can still clearly hear the resignation in her voice. So we told her about her membership, and the elation that rose in her was instant.

I don't know why that particular memory has stuck with me all these years. Maybe because it was a subtle reminder of the innocence of youth. Maybe because she was one of the few kids who, even that early on, took her climbing more seriously and found more fun in it that most of her peers. But it's a memory that will stay with me forever. I was one of her coaches for the better part of 3 years, and even after she stopped doing youth programs and climbed on her own time, she never stopped coming to me for help. She was a great kid who touched the lives of so many people in a positive way, more than she may ever have known.

I want to leave a message for all of Lexi's friends who may read this: you will never be 100% aware of the impact you have on the people around you. You will influence people in ways you could never imagine, and may never be aware of. If you are kind to the people around you, if you are there for your friends and loved ones, then for every bad moment in your life, every voice in your head pulling you down, know that there will be someone out there who has a very fond memory of you.

Ewa and family - from my family to yours we are heartbroken to hear of Alex’s passing. We are thinking of you all during this horrible time. Sending love and prayers
Michaela, Aaron, Alexis and Kyler

I remember being so nervous about grad and walking across the stage, lexi and Thomas kept encouraging me and reassuring me that it would be ok and that I wouldn’t fall or make a fool of myself, me and her talked about school and my worries about grad and I was in so much admiration and still am in how brave she was, she reminded me to not worry about others and have faith in myself, she was such a brave strong courageous inspiring person she was so kind and had so much respect for others even if it meant her telling me to put my phone away when I tried to take more pictures during the ceremony, I will forever admire her bravery her confidence her kindness her humour and her inspiring courage, you will be greatly missed Lexi.

Dear Dr. Szwedo and family,

I am deeply saddened to hear of Alex's passing. Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this incredibly difficult time. My thoughts are with you and your family, and I hope you find comfort in the love and support of those around you, as well as in the many cherished memories of Alex.

With deepest sympathy,
Narein Chenthivelnathan

Dear Teresa, Janek and Family,

We were deeply saddened to learn of Alex’s passing.  Although we did not have the privilege of knowing her well, it is clear from the many heartfelt tributes that she was a remarkable young woman whose kindness, warmth, and joyful spirit touched the lives of so many. 

Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of profound sorrow.  We extend our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences, and hope you find strength in the love and support of family and friends in the days ahead.

With heartfelt sympathy,
Maria & Teodor Wrona and family

With heartfelt sympathy, we extend our deepest condolences to our dear friend Teresa and her family on the heartbreaking loss of her beloved granddaughter. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time. May the cherished memories of your Alexandra bring you comfort, and may God's love surround you with strength and peace.

With love and deepest sympathy,

The Members of the Polish Ladies' Club,  
Polish National Union of Canada
Branch 1

Our hearts aches for family,  friends, and everyone who was fortunate enough to know Alexandra and be touched by her gentle spirit. Although we’ve only had the pleasure of meeting a handful of times during volunteer events, we felt like we knew her through the photos and the many stories her grandparents shared with so much love over the years. From everything we’ve heard, she was the kind of person who always put the effort into making this world a much brighter place. This is truly an unimaginable loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who loved and were loved by her. Sending you our prayers and deepest sympathies. 

The Kacprzak Family

Dear Terenia and Janek, In this most difficult time we are joining you with pain and sorrow.

.Alex- the beautiful young life, cut so suddenly before she could spread her wings fully and enjoy all the great moments with her Family.
On behalf of all members of Branch 1 of PNUC
Bart & Ela Habrowski

We are heartbroken to hear of your unimaginable loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts, and we are sending our love and deepest condolences during this incredibly difficult time. We hope you find comfort in the love of family and friends and in the many cherished memories of your daughter.

With heartfelt sympathy,
Russ and family

Z głębokim żalem przyjęliśmy wiadomość o śmierci Alex . Przyjmijcie najszczersze kondolencje oraz wyrazy głębokiego współczucia . W tych trudnych chwilach łączymy się z  Wami w bólu  . Rodzina z  Karpnik i Wroclawia

There are no words to express the deep sorrow we feel for your loss. Alex’s precious memory will forever remain in our hearts. We are going to miss our dear Alex more than words can say. She was an incredible child, and we felt so honored to watch her grow over the years. In her short time here, she made a wonderful impact on the world and will always be remembered and cherished. With our deepest sympathies. May her soul rest in peace.

Edna  & Tony Fernandes

Sending our love, warmth and deepest condolences. Our thoughts and hearts are with you. Robin, Chris, Kai, Achim and Angus

One day, a mutual friend introduced to this bubbly girl, who couldn’t really walk in a straight line; but was so kind-hearted towards me. That turned out to be Lexi, who ended up becoming one of my bestest friends. 

She’s seen me grow, laugh, cry, and has always shown me to be the bigger person, choosing kindness all the time. Lexi was always down to do anything with me; whether it was a Tims run after school (to satisfy her sweet tooth) or just heading over to my house to yap about our days — Lexi was always there for me. 

She always motivated me to step outside my comfort zone and was, and still is the reason I continue to persevere through everything I do. She was the brightest light, the brightest star in the sky, and I thank her for the four short, yet incredible years I’ve ended up knowing her sweet, beautiful soul. Don’t forget to shine your light in the sky extra bright for me whenever you see me, girl!

Rest easy, my angel. Until we meet again, Lexi. We love you so much. 
- Yours truly, Dani

I met Alex only a few times at her grandparents’ home, yet from the very first moment, there was a sense of familiarity — as if I had known her far longer than those brief encounters. She carried a rare kindness, expressed not through grand gestures but through the quiet, constant way she paid attention to others. She noticed people’s needs before they were spoken and offered her help with a natural grace that made everyone around her feel cared for.
Alex was open and warm, with a smile that could brighten any room. There was a gentle strength in her, a soft sensitivity paired with a spirit full of light. And she was gifted in so many ways — talented beyond measure, with abilities that seemed to flow effortlessly from her.
Even though our time together was short, she left a lasting impression: of goodness, sincerity, and a soul that felt familiar from the very start. Alex was one of those rare people whose presence stays with you — not because of how long you knew her, but because of how deeply she touched your heart.
Rest in peace, angel. May your light continue to shine in every heart you touched.

Our Deepest condolences from Halina- Andrzej and Ania Kucharski

Lexi was such a warm person to be around and personally me and her weren’t very close friends, but I have this memory that I’ll hold forever to remember her. She had came up to me in my class and told me both our names are Lexi and for some reason we found that so funny. I remember telling her “you’re probably the better Lexi” and we just kept going back and fourth on who’s the better Lexi. Lexi was a beautiful soul and brought joy to others around her, and her laugh was so contagious. I will hold the small amount of memory’s we had in my heart forever. I send my condolences to her family and loved ones.

I never knew her super well but I shared many classes with her, sometimes we'd even work with each other in said classes and shared conversations. From these small interactions you could see a really nice and happy person and it's always a shame when this city loses one of it's kind people.

Deep condolences to family and friends. Lexi was a bright light.

I have many cherished memories of going to the Ayr public skates with our angel Lexi. Many of us would meet up at the NDCC and laugh are hearts out at some of our attempts to skate. After that we would walk over to Timmie’s and satisfy our sweet tooth’s. She never failed to make these moments enjoyable and I will cherish these memories for ever. 
Fly high Lexi 🕊️ we love you

I had the honour and privilege of working with Lexi on numerous school plays at Monsignor Doyle.  Lexi was a remarkably kind and caring young woman. She was supportive of every student, always ready to do whatever it took to support them and our Doyle theatre community. She was a role model and leader for others and always a positive light. 

She was also an incredibly talented actor. She would commit to any comedic scene no matter how ridiculous.   I cherish those memories and moments now more than ever.  Every single student, teacher and person who met her and got to share in her  grace and kindness was better for it. 

Lexi truly left a legacy of love and kindness for all of us to remember, cherish and pay forward. Lexi, you are in the hearts of those who lives you touched forever.

this video was taken three days before our march break Europe trip, along with a series of them as a countdown. lexi had come up with the idea, initiating the first video in January. the full series is on her tiktok page. i will always cherish these videos, and the time i had with her on the trip. I miss you lots my angel🕊️

Our deepest condolences during this most difficult time.
Sending all our love and prayers. We have fond memories of Alex. She was always so wonderful.
Our hearts are with you.
Lenin and Quinn

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Alexandra Teresa Szwedo

24 August, 2008 – 12 July, 2026

Coutts Funeral Home & Cremation Centre

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