Rollin Khoury

Dr. Rollin Alexander "Alex" Khoury, D.D.S., 36, of Austin, passed away November 6, 2009. His life will be celebrated at a memorial service at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 12, 2009 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, where Alex was baptized, confirmed, and served as acolyte captain. Family visitation will be at the residence of his parents, 5800 Shadywood, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 11, 2009.

Alex was born on October 23, 1973 in Ft. Worth. He graduated from Waco High School and was a 1996 graduate of Texas A&M University during which time he spent a semester abroad in Florence, Italy and Prague, Czech Republic. He attended dental school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio after which he completed a four- year residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County in Chicago, Illinois.

On September 4, 2005, he was joined in holy matrimony with Rachel Heather Sanchez, also a graduate of Texas A & M, where they first met and fell in love. They were blessed with a beautiful son, Griffin Alexander, on October 28, 2006. After marriage, Alex and Rachel settled in Austin, TX, where he developed a career as an oral surgeon and created a life for their family. Most recently, he was associated with Dr. Howard Cooke in Dallas and the Manos de Cristo Clinic in Austin. At Manos de Cristo, he was able to do two things he loved, serve those less fortunate and speak foreign languages. He also spent time working in clinics on the Texas/ Mexico border and went on a dental mission trip to Honduras in February of 2008.

While growing up in Waco, Alex was active in theater and singing. He was a member of the Singing Cadets during his first year of Texas A & M. In dental school, he served as president of his freshman and third year classes and president of the student body his final year.

Alex was an avid mountain climber, parajumper, snow skier and snow boarder. He played tennis and golf, loved watching movies and playing ball with his loyal companion, Chloe, his golden retriever. He was an avid traveler, who visited Japan, Costa Rica, Thailand, Western Europe and Mexico. He kept a log of all his travels and had traveled to over 19 countries and 35 states.

Surviving Dr. Khoury is his devoted wife, Rachel and his adoring son, Griffin Alexander both of Austin. He leaves behind his loving parents, Rollin and Loraine Khoury of Waco, his beloved sister, Stephanie Khoury and husband, Mike Wozniewski and their daughter, Luna Sofia of Montreal, Quebec; his paternal uncles, Ernest Khoury and wife, Lily, Fred Khoury and wife, Betty; his aunts, Julia Khoury and Lilian Khoury Davidson; also his wife's parents, Daniel and Minetta Sanchez of Katy, Texas.

Over the years, Alex formed a number of very close friends and associates with whom he kept in touch and whose company he enjoyed immensely. His absence leaves a void in the lives of all who knew and loved him. God rest his soul in peace.

In lieu of floral arrangements, memorial donations may be made in Alex's name to the Manos de Cristo Clinic, 1201 E. Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX 78702 or St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 515 Columbus Avenue, Waco, Texas 76701.