Alexandra Forsythe, a scuba diver, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 37 on Monday, November 10, 2025, in Monterey, California.
She always chased her dreams of adventure, passion for animals, marine wildlife, and scuba diving.
Alexandra Forsythe’s life had always been about finding balance between two very different worlds, the land-based craft of pet styling and the underwater adventures of scuba diving.
She built a reputation for treating four-legged clients with care and creativity as the owner of Wet Noses Pet Grooming by Alexandra. Her business name reflected her philosophy: every wet nose deserved a gentle touch and a stylish cut.
She honed her skills as a Pet Stylist at PetSmart, where she developed expertise in breed-specific cuts and handling anxious animals. Her attention to detail and genuine love for pets made her a trusted groomer in the community.
While building her grooming career, Forsythe pursued another passion beneath the waves. She climbed the scuba certification ladder with determination, eventually earning the prestigious rating of Dive Master.
She worked as a sales associate at Dolphin Scuba Center and helped fellow diving enthusiasts gear up for their own underwater adventures, sharing her knowledge of equipment and local dive sites.
The Beautiful Life and Sudden Loss of Alexandra Forsythe
Alexandra “Alex” Hamill Chernak passed away at the age of 37 on Monday, November 10, 2025.
She was the daughter of Dorothy and the late Kenneth Forsythe, born on September 19, 1988, in Palm Springs, California.
Alexandra spent much of her young life on the East Coast before moving to California in 2011. It was there that she truly blossomed, building the life she had always dreamed of.
She found her soulmate, Alejandro Chernak, and together they chased a life filled with adventure, a shared passion for animals, and an enduring love for the marine world.
Her career as a professional pet groomer was proof of her gentle and compassionate heart.
However, her true calling was the ocean. She dedicated herself to advancing in her scuba diving career, achieving the prestigious level of Dive Master.
Through diving, she found her purpose and was able to immerse herself in the world of marine wildlife she so deeply loved and protected.
Alexandra’s love for life was infectious.
She possessed a beautiful heart that touched and warmed everyone fortunate enough to know her. She married Alejandro on October 13, 2023, in Lake Tahoe, a joyous celebration surrounded by family and friends.
Their love was a deep and growing current, and her sudden loss leaves a heartbreak that is beyond measure.
Alexandra’s beautiful soul will never be forgotten.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Alejandro Chernak; her loving mother, Dorothy Forsythe; and a wide circle of family and friends who will miss her radiant spirit immensely. She is now reunited with her father, Kenneth.
A service to celebrate Alexandra’s life was held on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 4:30 PM at Miller Funeral Home, located at 507 Scott Street, Folsom, CA 95630.
Instead of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Alexandra’s memory to her favorite cause, The Marine Mammal Center, to continue the protection of the animals and ocean she so adored.
Rest In Peace, Alexandra “Alex” Hamill Chernak.
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