Peter Alexander Lust III

Peter Alexander Lust III, beloved son and brother, died on December 18, 2013. Though he was but 25 years old, he made a lasting impression on many. Peter Alex was born with a substantial hearing deficit and facial deformity. He was followed by UCLA and used a hearing aid before his first birthday. At two, he attended the Ventura County Hearing Impaired Program at Loma Vista Elementary until he could be mainstreamed into a regular class of his peers. Peter Alex later attended Mesa Union Elementary and Jr. High. Through these early years he went through multiple procedures and therapies to help him learn sign language and to improve his verbal skills. He also went through multiple plastic surgeries. Music was a great comfort for him through all that he had to endure. Peter Alex attended St. Bonaventure High, where he was on the football team. Although he was an active player for just one year, he worked as a trainer and Coach’s Assistant throughout his entire high school time, winning several Division Championships. He also worked with the girls volley team and was a great supporter.

Peter Alex majored in Political Science at California State University, Channel Islands and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in 2012. He then began to prepare himself for Law School.

As Peter Alex grew older, his love and involvement in music also grew. He quickly realized that he was drawn to the guitar.

With his parent’s support and devotion, father and son made music together. Peter Alex composed all of the music, wrote all of the lyrics, sang lead vocals, and played lead guitar. His father, "POPS", played the drums. Peter Alex loved his music and loved to play with his Dad. The musical journey lasted for twenty years. They started in the living room, moved to the garage and finally moved to the state of the art recording studio that Peter Alex and his Dad had built. Their band, “The Feisty Piranhas”, became well known locally and on the Hollywood music scene. They played many live shows, often on stages with some of the nation’s top bands. Peter Alex won numerous awards, including “Best Album” of the year for independent bands. His music was powerful and was entered into the Grammy process several times. He completed four full length albums and four full length DVDs at their studio, through their own label along with his friend and mentor, artist Jens Schnabel and father “POPS”. His last, is a full length album being readied to be released in 2014.

Peter Alex touched many people through his music and had many fans and supporters who helped make his dream possible.

Through his far too short life, he was truly loved by his parents, family, and close friends. He was an exceptionally loyal friend, who touched many people with his loving heart, as well as his music. He delighted in helping others.

Peter Alex is survived and sorely missed by his parents Peter and Gloria Ruth; sister, Elizabeth (Jon) Alexander; brother, Mathew and his beloved cat Dax. Also survived by his maternal family in the mid west, Aunt Judy; Uncle Tate; cousins, Chris, Blake, Jason, Tiffany and their families; Aunt Linda; Uncle Larry; cousins, Carrie, Amy, Jonathan, Megan and their families; paternal family in Canada, Uncle Arthur; cousins, Amber and Nikolas; Aunt Patricia and cousin Robbie. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Peter and Evelyne; Aunt Muschi; ‘uncle’ Tony; maternal grandparents, Floyd and Ruth Esther; cousin, Brennon and Klaus our German Shepherd.

A Celebration of Peter Alex's Life will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2014 from 2pm until 5 pm, at the Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Road, Ventura, CA 93003, phone 805-648-1143 (behind Ventura County Medical Center). Do come, he loved parties!

Peter Alex loved people and music and expressed a desire to help others. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to an annual trust fund set up in his memory. Please send all donations to, or call Bank of America in Camarillo (805)383-8300 for details on how to contribute. 100% of all funds will be used for musical instruments and music lessons for children who could not otherwise afford them. Music reaches all people and can give great hope in a troubled world