He was born on Feb. 6, 1958 in Casa Grande, Ariz.
He was united to Graviela Reyes on May 6, 1976 in Cashion, Ariz. He worked for many years as a welder/fabricator in the Hermiston and Boardman areas. He enjoyed going to the beach and trips to the mountains and loved spending time with his family. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Boardman.
He is survived by his wife, Graviela Cota; mother, Bertha B. Cota; son, Oscar Cota; brothers: Carlos, Ricardo, Benjamin, Rick, Henry and George Cota; sisters, Nellie Garcia, Grace Perez and Inez Villanueva; grandchildren, Oscar Cota, Jr., Gloria Cota and Zeddrik Cota; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Manuel Cota, Sr.; son, Ralph Cota, Jr.; and brother, Manuel Cota.
A celebration of life service will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 5 p.m. at Burns Mortuary Chapel, Hermiston.
Please sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
