Carlos Henry Alexander
1947-March 26, 2006
Redwood City, California

Carlos Henry Alexander, whose friends designated him "emperor of barbecue" for the San Mateo County Mounted Patrol, died March 28 in Redwood City of inoperable liver cancer. He was 59.

Mr. Alexander was born and raised in Seminole, Texas, and came to California to attend Menlo College, where he was student body president. He also served as president of the Alumni Association of Menlo College, the Menlo Town Club, and the Sequoia Club in Redwood City.

He had many business interests and was a licensed demolition contractor for more than 30 years. He also worked in Alaska, was a vintage Can-Am racing promoter and owner, a professional drag race mechanic, exporter of logging and mining equipment, and past partner in both a scratch pad printing company and a cardboard box manufacturing company.

Mr. Alexander was known for his barbecues, and presided over the kitchen at many of the Mounted Patrol events. For the past 10 years he prepared the food for the annual July Fourth Rodeo in Woodside.

He loved Hong Kong and was an expert on all it had to offer, friends say. He was also known for his appreciation of fine wines and Cuban cigars, his sense of humor, and stories of his worldwide travels.

Mr. Alexander is survived by his brother, Luke Alexander of San Jose, and two nephews.

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