Alex Anthony Scissons

Alex was born in Ivanovo, Russia on August 16, 1996. His parents began the process of adopting Alex in 2004 and were joyful it was finalized in 2005 when they were able to bring him home to California to be with his new family that wanted him so very much.

Alex attended Pioneer elementary school in Hanford and graduated from Hanford West High School in 2015. He was a member of both High School and club soccer teams, and was truly competitive. He was recently employed at Central Valley Meat Packing Company.

Alex was a very hard worker. He enjoyed going to the beach, fishing, snowboarding, zip lining and being with his friends and family. Alex was very fit and loved working out at the gym. He had a great smile and an infectious laugh. He loved Russian food, especially loafs of fresh French bread.

Alex was preceded in death by his brother, Matthew Hooten and their father, Robert Scissons.

He is survived by his mother, Diane Scissons and his sister, Kelly Scissons of Hanford. Alex is also survived by his grandfather, Gerald Evans; aunt Sandi & uncle Steve Rivera, aunt Karen Mata and his uncle Richard Evans all from Stockton. His grandparents, Velma and Don Jones; aunt Jaydene & uncle Frank Molinero, uncles Alvin Scissons and Jeff Jones of Lodi, as well as cousins and extended family.

Alex was loved and will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Alex on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Koinonia Christian Fellowship Church; 12536 Hanford-Armona Rd., Hanford, CA (559) 582-1528.

Family and Friends are invited to view Alex’s legacy at www.peoplesfuneralchapel.com and send condolences to the family.

Services by People’s Funeral Chapel (559) 584-5591.