her brother, Roman, at home; her maternal grandmother, Dana Shepherd of Waukee; her paternal grandmother, Tatiana Veretennikova of Tomsk, Russia; a half-brother, Nikita Veretennikov of Tomsk, Russia; three aunts, Beth (Chris) Betz of Winterset, Rita Lapshina of Tomsk, Russia, and Natasha Guskova of Moscow, Russia; as well as other extended family members and friends.
Alek was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Robert Shepherd.
Ryan Funeral Home of Nevada has been entrusted with the care of Alek and her family.
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