College student, 21, ‘took his very own life’ while finding out at College of Nottingham

The devastated family of a 21-yr-outdated pupil who died by suicide while finding out at college have vowed to ‘always remember him with a smile’. 

University of Nottingham arithmetic pupil Alex Barusevicus took his very own lifetime in his property in Lenton on January 21 – shortly right after spending Christmas with his household at dwelling. 

Alex – nicknamed Significant A by his university close friends – has been explained as a gifted rugby participant and Yorkshire Tea lover who ‘never took items way too seriously’.  

His mother Teresa Barusevicus, 48, spoke of her grief and shock just after a law enforcement officer shipped the dreadful information that her ‘happy’ son who ‘had so quite a few plans’ experienced died. 

University of Nottingham mathematics student Alex Barusevicus (pictured) took his own life in his house in Lenton on January 21

Alex (pictured) had recently returned to Nottingham after spending Christmas with his family at home

University of Nottingham arithmetic student Alex Barusevicus (pictured) took his have lifetime in his residence in Lenton on January 21 – shortly following paying out Christmas with his family at house

Alex's girlfriend, Georgia Hazell, 19, (pictured together) said the pair met on Valentine's Day last year

Alex’s girlfriend, Ga Hazell, 19, (pictured jointly) stated the pair fulfilled on Valentine’s Working day final year

Mrs Barusevicus – a healthcare facility employee – said: ‘I by no means thought it would materialize to me. 

‘He cherished currently being at university and was into sport and physical exercise – he experienced just commenced American soccer and played rugby right here.

‘He was also into cycling like his more mature brother, Peter, who took him under his wing.

‘He had just bought a new bike he purchased next-hand and was functioning on it – he would check with me questions all the time for my belief.

‘It’s all just this kind of a shock to me. I was often there to choose him up from the prepare station when he will come household. I hold wondering he is just away at university.’ 

It was past thirty day period discovered that the mental wellness of university learners has plummeted – with almost two thirds declaring they are much more disappointed now than when the academic 12 months began.

Alex's school friend Hayaat Karim, 20, (pictured with Alex) said: 'Alex was part of a close friendship group that all grew up together'

Alex’s school close friend Hayaat Karim, 20, (pictured with Alex) reported: ‘Alex was aspect of a close friendship group that all grew up together’

Alex (pictured) - nicknamed Big A by his university friends - has been described as a talented rugby player and Yorkshire Tea lover who 'never took things too seriously'

 Alex (pictured) – nicknamed Major A by his university friends – has been explained as a gifted rugby participant and Yorkshire Tea lover who ‘never took things far too seriously’

Learners have faced a torrid yr that has incorporated extended durations locked in their halls of residence amid outbreaks of coronavirus on campuses.  

Alex’s younger sister, Katrina, aged 15, included: ‘I’ll always recall him with a smile, constantly delighted.

‘I realized he cared but he was annoying, and usually joking about. 

‘He by no means took factors much too seriously and would usually try out new factors. He cherished researching, and his bike.’

Alex’s college close friend Hayaat Karim, 20, claimed: ‘Alex was section of a near friendship team that all grew up together.

‘He appreciated climbing and going to the lakes, and we had planned hundreds of journeys.

‘His smile designed you smile and he acquired on very well with individuals, observed it quick to make pals.’

In a heartbreaking tribute on Facebook, Hayaat wrote: ‘I shed one particular of my greatest mates. Alex Barusevicus. 

‘A gentleman who was constantly smiling and generally elated the mood of the place he was in. 

In a heartbreaking tribute on Facebook, Hayaat wrote: 'I lost one of my best mates. Alex Barusevicus.' Another friend Harvey Kemp said Alex 'was always smiling'

In a heartbreaking tribute on Facebook, Hayaat wrote: ‘I missing a person of my greatest mates. Alex Barusevicus.’ A further friend Harvey Kemp said Alex ‘was usually smiling’

‘An incredible, intelligent man and an even-greater good friend. Our overall friendship group shook, his memory permanently in our hearts and his contagious laughter permanently triggering us to smile. Our hearts will not likely at any time be the very same.’

An additional friend Harvey Kemp wrote: ‘One of my very best good friends, Alex Barusevicus, regrettably handed absent. 

‘He attended Wilsden major, Bingley Grammar Faculty and then went on to examine maths at the University of Nottingham. 

‘A humorous, clever guy who could light-weight up any home with his contagious smile I’m heading to miss out on him so a lot.’ 

Alex’s girlfriend, Ga Hazell, 19, stated the pair satisfied on Valentine’s Day final year.

Georgia, a Nottingham Trent University scholar, claimed she ‘absolutely liked his smile’.

A memorial fund has been set up to raise £1,000 for a memorial bench in Alex's name. Pictured: Alex

A memorial fund has been set up to raise £1,000 for a memorial bench in Alex’s identify. Pictured: Alex

His mother Teresa Barusevicus, 48, spoke of her grief and shock after a police officer delivered the dreadful news that her 'happy' son (centre) who 'had so many plans' had died

His mother Teresa Barusevicus, 48, spoke of her grief and shock following a police officer shipped the dreadful information that her ‘happy’ son (centre) who ‘had so several plans’ experienced died

‘He was really well-liked and there was a big group of close friends in Nottingham,’ she included.

‘There wasn’t considerably we could do mainly because of lockdown, but he loved to cook for me, which I might under no circumstances experienced before and he was so helpful with Diy or dwelling things.

‘I wish he could have noticed what men and women had to say about him. I don’t assume he knew the catastrophic outcome it would have on so a lot of of us.’

A memorial fund has been set up to raise £1,000 for a bench in Alex’s title, The Nottingham Write-up stories.

So considerably, it has lifted nearly £4,500 with any remaining resources likely to his funeral charges and Head psychological health and fitness charity. 

A College of Nottingham spokesperson stated: ‘As a local community, we are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of life of a single of our pupils and ship our honest condolences to his spouse and children, buddies and teammates who we are supporting at this hard time.’

Alex's younger sister, Katrina, aged 15, added: 'I'll always remember him with a smile, always happy.' Pictured: Alex

Alex’s more youthful sister, Katrina, aged 15, additional: ‘I’ll usually bear in mind him with a smile, usually delighted.’ Pictured: Alex

A University of Nottingham (file image, pictured) spokesperson said: 'As a community, we are deeply saddened by the sudden death of one of our students'

A University of Nottingham (file picture, pictured) spokesperson said: ‘As a local community, we are deeply saddened by the sudden dying of just one of our students’

Detective Constable Dionne Adore mentioned: ‘Emergency services had bee
n termed to a dwelling in Albert Grove in Lenton subsequent a report of a sudden demise to a man.

‘Officers attended the assets at all around 12.40pm on 21 January 2021.

‘The dying is not being treated as suspicious.’ 

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