Alexander Kress Kriksciun

Alexander Kress Kriksciun, age 39, of New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away unexpectedly on April 19, 2020. Alex is predeceased in death by his grandparents, Stanley Alexander Kriksciun, Phyllis Elisabeth Kriksciun, Herbert Wallace Kress and Patricia Cartier Kress, and his dog, Gus. Alex was born in Fairfax, Virginia on February 1, 1981 to Thomas Kriksciun and Pamela Kress, and grew up in Chantilly, Virginia. He attended public schools, and played on Chantilly High School’s State Champion football team in 1996. He graduated from the University of Virginia in 2003, and worked for two years as a Business Analyst/Software Developer for Fu Associates, Ltd. Alex fondly recalled and often spoke of the time he spent living in Arlington, Virginia with his friends on Woodstock Street. Alex moved to New Orleans and entered Tulane Law School in 2005 as a member of what became the known as the “Katrina Class.” He returned to school five months later, served as Senior Research Editor of the Tulane Journal of International and Comparative Law, and graduated cum laude in 2008. Following graduation from Tulane, Alex served as law clerk for the Honorable Fredericka Homberg Wicker at the Louisiana Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal and later with the Court's Central Staff before going into private practice, specializing in criminal defense. At the time of his death, Alex ran his own law practice, which he very much enjoyed. Alex also enjoyed "horsing around" with his two little girls (with Alex taking on the role of the horse), playing Jeopardy from the couch with his wife, exchanging "The Simpsons" quotes with his sister, and learning new ways to hone his BBQ skills, for which had a particular talent. Alex was very proud to be a Virginian: "American by birth, Virginian by the grace of God." Alex is survived by his loving wife of 6 years, Erin E. Kriksciun, and his two beautiful daughters whom he cherished, Sloane Alexandra (age 5) and Cameron Scarlett (age 2). Alex also leaves behind his parents, Tom and Pam, sister, Eva Cartier Kriksciun, and many grieving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Alex's family thanks all of the many wonderful people that have shown much compassion and care to his wife, daughters, parents, and sister during this very difficult time. As a result of present circumstances, funeral arrangements are private, but the family encourages friends and family to share their thoughts, favorite memories of Alex, and condolences at www.lakelawnmetairie.com. Alex's family plans to host a memorial service in and interment in the future. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to a fund that has been created for the benefit of his daughters at GoFundMe.com (search "Kriksciun").