It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Oscar C. Cota Sr. He passed away peacefully at his home in Mesa, AZ on April 15, 2021 at the age of 89. His battle with cancer in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Oscar came out a hero and stayed strong until the end.
Oscar was a son, brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather & friend to all. He served our country in the United States Army, Reserves and was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 41, he contributed so much value to Maricopa County, Motorola, Aerospace and even the Central Intelligence Agency, eventually retiring from Motorola.
He will be lovingly remembered by his children; Oscar (Evelyn), Steve, Angela (Miguel), Chris, Debra (Paul) and Ross; his 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. As well as many relatives and numerous friends.
A visitation will be held on Monday, April 26, 2021 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at Whitney & Murphy 4800 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix. A Rosary will be held on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 10:30 am followed by a Mass at 11:00 am at the Church of the Resurrection, 3201 S. Evergreen Rd., Tempe.
Immediately after will be a procession to the National Memorial Cemetery of AZ 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix. Condolences may be expressed at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com
Cynthia V. Ahumada
You were also a loving uncle to my brother and I. You were a great example for showing how brother and sister should love each other. Thank you, for loving my mother with all your heart. I know you always took her a Christmas tree and left her a beautiful card for Birthday, and you always visited her gravesite. Now you are up in heaven with your parents and sister. You were great example of putting others before you, even though you were very sick and not complaining. We are going to miss you, uncle Oscar, thank you for loving us with all your heart. Rest In Peace and God be with you.
Ruthann A rredondo
Dear Angie and family, we are very sorry for the loss of your father. You are in our hearts and prayers.
Ben & Ruthann
Andrea Hernandez
To the best Tata in the world! We will miss you soo much! We will forever keep you in our heart and think of you often. Growing up with were the best years of my like from going to the park, loading us in the back of your truck to the pumpkin patch and stopping at Mc Donald’s on the way home. Just some of many memories with you. It’s your time to rest and enjoys the beaches in heaven!
Steven Murrietta
Tata i will never forget your words,you are one of the few people that no matter what I did or didn’t do with my life, never gave up on me. You always believed in me even after my down falls. I love you and you will be missed always. I know you resting in peace and are fishing lake side with nana.
Kristina Hernandez
Rest in heaven Tata
(Today -April 15, 2021) I found out while I was working that I lost someone close to my heart! Someone who’s always watched me grow to who I am today although he was “Tata” he was always a father figure. I cry and cry because I wish I wake up to reality not being true. Now I know you’re with my nana and be watching down on me too. I love you now and forever I wish you would have been better. The lord was ready to bring you home even though we weren’t ready to let you go. I wish someone could take the pain away I will miss our talks, laughs, and how you’d always tell me how proud I made you to never give up and always try new things! I love that you were the first person to meet pete and welcome him into the family with open arms. I will always remember the good laughs and talks you have about sports. The fun I had living with you before moving in with pete and being independent you were so proud I was always trying to “make millions” and I won’t give up! You knew I would not quit no matter what I’d strive for better and never let you down! My brain feels like a movie reel with all the things I’ll remember and cherish you’re the reason “Take Care” is so special to me and that will never change. I love you Tata always and forever give my nana Carmen my love!
Rozzen
Hey Uncle you may know rest in peace tell my Mom and Tata and Tia Carman we love them we miss them so much. the good times we had spending the night over at your house always play fighting I will never forget that it was all the time seeing
The Aguilar Family
My condolences and prayers to the Cota Family, you will be missed cousin.
Larry & Terri
Oscar blessed so many people with his faith and kindness. We are praying that you will find comfort in your memories and knowing that he will be missed by everyone who was blessed to know him. Our deepest sympathy, Larry & Terri
Belshaw Family
Sincere condolences to Cota family. Oscar was through and through a great human being. Have wonderful memories from our conversations, fishing at the lake and his funny sense of humor. He will be missed…may he Rest In Peace.