Remembering Alexa Smith
• We are deeply saddened — yet again — to learn of the passing of another beloved radio veteran — Alexa Smith, who had been battling a rare lung infection, died Monday, March 17 at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento at the age of 53.
Smith’s lengthy West Coast radio career included her most recent stop at EMF’s KLOVE & Air1 network, and on-air at KLLC (Alice 97.3)/San Francisco. Her programming resume includes her time as APD/MD at Sierra H Broadcasting Rhythmic Oldies KAJM (Mega 104.3)/Phoenix, APD of CBS Radio’s KTWV (94.7 The Wave)/Los Angeles, and PD of KSEQ (Q97)/Fresno back in the day.
Smith’s impressive on-air stops include KXJM (Jammin’ 95.5)/Portland, KMVQ (MOViN 99.7)/San Francisco, KSFM/Sacramento, and XHTZ (Jammin’ Z90)/San Diego.
Memorial services have not yet been announced. In the meantime, to see just how loved — and missed — Alexa is, look no further than her Facebook page, which is overflowing with heartfelt remembrances from her many friends and colleagues.
