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Adam Cox Obituary

Adam Christopher Cox
Adam Christopher Cox born August 4, 1989, in Torrance, CA went home to be with the Lord on March 16, 2013, at the same hospital where he first breathed life. Adam was a joy to everyone he knew. His sense of humor kept many smiling. He had an innocent and genuine heart. His spirit was truly gentle and that brought him to show kindness to all he knew. Adam will be greatly missed by all from the pharmacy staff to the clerk at the t-shirt outlet but most of all by his family and friends. Adam leaves behind his Mommy and the loving man who became his Dad, Theresa Chris Gonzalez; his grandparents, Walter Joyce Whirry, Ramon Torres Bernice Gonzalez; a brother, Bill Michael Cox, his biological father, Bill Cox, uncles, aunts, cousins, a loving church family and friends. Viewing will be Wednesday, March 20 at Green Hills Mortuary in RPV from 4-8 pm; Celebration of Life will be on Thursday, March 21 at 1 pm at Harbor Church in Lomita. See GreenHillsmortuary.com for service information. Please sign the guestbook at www.dailybreeze.com/obits.

Published by Daily Breeze on Mar. 19, 2013.
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Hi My Boy... this was such a fun time in Rosarito Beach. You and Freddy always had fun. We talk about you a lot and Freddy’s told me lots of stories about things you two did and how much you laughed. He and I worked together a looong time. I’m so blessed that he’s my brother and that you two were close in age. He’s helped me so much in my grief by laughing with me and comforting me when I’m sobbing.

Now he’s going to have a baby of his own. A new cousin for you. I know how excited you would be about #BabyTorres! I can only imagine how much you would have loved him or her and no doubt he or she would have felt the same about you.

You’ve missed a lot but I know where you are, in Heaven, you’ve really missed nothing.

Rest my love. I’ll see you one day soon.

Love, Mommy

Mommy

Son

March 13, 2021

Theresa, my sincere condolences. I actually saw Adam's headstone at Green Hills a while back, and was so saddened for you and your family. After Feinman & Tucker closed its doors, I oftened wondered what became of everyone who worked there, including you. I've read your notes to your son and I can see how much you miss him, but also how strong you are. I know that when you met Chris, it changed your life. I am happy that you got married to him. Peace to you, dear Theresa. I hope you read this.

Bonnie Waters

June 28, 2017

I love you my baby boy-boy. #toofast #tooslow We'll be together in the blink of an eye... but not for mommy! Rest happily tiny boy. Love, Mommy

Theresa Gonzalez

March 18, 2017

Theresa, I am so saddened to see that you lost your dear son. I lost contact with you after the firm broke apart, but I think about you once in a while. My heart goes out to you. May God give you and all of your family peace and the knowledge that you will someday be reunited with your special son.
-Bonnie (Fort) Waters

June 4, 2016

I'll never stop missing you my baby, my Addie. You were and always will be my heart, my greatest joy. I wish I could hold your hand just once more. Kisses on your baby cheek my heart and soul.

Theresa Gonzalez

March 9, 2016

Hello Baby... my precious, loving son. I spoke of you last night. The meeting topic was "LOVE". I shared about the great love that you carried in your heart. The heart filled with love for others, but most of all how much you loved ME!! I told them how happy you were that I had a place where people loved and encouraged me. It was so hard because I wanted to just hear those words roll off your lips, one more time, "I love you so much mom!" But it was so easy at the same time to share about your great love for me and for others. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!! That's what you were about, love! Your love will always stay with me, it'll last my lifetime until we are together again. XO and love, Mommie

Theresa Gonzalez

March 13, 2015

I never knew you brother just stopping by to say what's up and just wondering what it's like to be soaking your feet in the river of life?

Bruce Oage

March 15, 2014

Adam, I can hardly believe its been a year that you left us here on Earth. There are so many things we still had left to do. Id say you never saw our house in Missouri...but I know you see us from Heaven. Its been a journey with your Mom. The Lord has filled her with his love and mercy, and although she may never get over losing you, she is a living reminder of you. I could sit here for days and tell you all the things I wanted to do while you were here. Fish at Fellows lake, the girls graduations, our funny awesome phone talks...I miss so much. Thank you for always sharing humor and love with everyone. Thank you for always being the "mender" and looking at the positives. You are greatly missed and all I can say, Adam, is " We will see you again". Please give my Dad a big giant hug and smile at him daily. I can only imagine what its like there. Love you very very much and wish we would have had more time here on Earth. I try to see the positive of your passing, because the pain of losing you would just be too much. The girls love you and Uncle Kynn may not express it, but you were his DUDE! We are left with wonder...of how this could happen. But promises that death is no more. That there is life after this experience, in a place that is so wonderful, we are happy to have our Children be there. Pretty crazy, huh? Well..love you honey. Miss you tons. Its been a year...its so hard to believe that. But your smile and spirit will live with us forever. Love you- Auntie Carla, Uncle Kynn, Brittany and Steffany.

Carla Murray

March 14, 2014

ADAM-i remember when you agreed to play "Adam" in an upcoming drama skit we were doing. I could tell you were an amazing person filled with a life of love and passion for those around you. YOU are missed and remembered with love,a tenderness, and a grateful heart. God has you forever and forever!!!

Debbie Hernandez

March 14, 2014

Good morning baby... So here I sit at my desk. It's unbelievable that I am writing in your guestbook. We all think that our children won't go before us but as we know, God chooses when he will call us home. But He doesn't leave us empty and He has fulfilled his promise. "You're mom will be okay!" I am. I miss you, I long for you, I think of you, I talk to you, I sing with you. You are still alive in my heart, my thoughts, my memories and my love will live forever. God has given me so many things this year. He has spoken to me. He has given me visions. He has given me understanding, peace and joy. So between you two, nothing can touch me. This day last year the doctors told me that you wouldn't live through the day. I told them they were wrong. They just looked at me. I was sure God was going to heal you. But again, His plan was not mine. You know how much I hate to be wrong, so you held on and made it through the day and night. LOL You had Mommy's back. :) But at 3:15 a.m. on March 16, it was time and you entered the gates of your new home to live forevermore. I will never stop missing you. But I'm grateful that you live with our loving Father, have the perfect home and a brand new perfect body. XO and love, Mommie

Theresa Gonzalez

March 14, 2014

May you rest in paradise Adam

Wena Simi

May 26, 2013

Adam I miss you so much! I miss your smiling face so much! We never even got to go on the date I promised you! I miss you Adam - love Kristin

Kristin Jones

April 8, 2013

I will never forget Adam. Those beautiful blue eyes, that amazing smile, and you are in my wedding video!! You will be missed. To the family, prayers are going up! God Bless you all. RIP dear Adam.

Jenny Schanen

March 26, 2013

March 26, 2013

Adam..I know I have talked your ear off in the last week. Thanking you for letting us sleep in your room, marveling at your books, gazing at all your things in your room. Honry, I remember when you were little, you would have never let me in your room! LOL...But I could feel you showing me all that stuff, with a huge smile on your face, proud and happy to share it. You will be so missed. We were looking forward to you coming to Missouri for Britts graduation, and meeting her new boyfriend. LOL. Well, now you can see it all whenever you want to. And we now have a happiness angel, who will shine happiness and joy upon us wherever we are and whatever we are ging through. You showed us life is short, and to make sure to tell those we love that we love them. The last time I spoke to you, I told you I was a bad Aunt, and that I was sorry I didnt send gifts and call a lot. And you told me you knew I loved you. Oh Adam..that was such a wonderful conversation. Honey, I promise to love through your eyes. To love my kids tenderly and to take care of your Mom. We will continue to celebrate your life and smile because of who you are. Love you to the moon and back~ Auntie Carla

Carla Murray

March 25, 2013

Hey! Its McKinsey I didn't know you fought for cancer. I still remember our talking in Chemistry class in high school. I cannot believe you are gone. Rest in heaven bro.

McKinsey Ahn

March 25, 2013

I met Adam a boarding school. In every single memory I have of Adam, he was making me laugh, or at the very least, smile. Being away from home was hard at first, but being around awesome people like Adam made that place a safe haven for all of us. Even though a lot of us have grown apart, I know that as the news continues to travel between us all, each of us has or will have our minds filled with his smile and individual memories of his humor. Adam, thank you for making the morning walk funny, and for always telling me I was pretty. We won't forget you.

March 25, 2013

Hey Adam, i know you were called home and your resting now, ill always remember those trips to Rosarito and the time you ordered the big cheese in spanish at Denny's cause you thought we were in Mexico. I will always remember the little things we did thanks for all the laughs. we will miss you greatly

Freddy Torres

March 25, 2013

There are no words to relieve
the depth of pain and grief
that the loss of a son
brings. Heartfelt thoughts
and prayers go out to you.

May you gain strength and
understanding as his light
continues to shine through
you and your family.

Lisa Rosales

March 24, 2013

God bless you and your family as you take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Love you.

Deanna Pepe

March 22, 2013

It was apparent each time I met him how much he both loved you and was loved by you. A loving son forever.

Laurie Maguire

March 21, 2013

You now have your own personal guardian angel - Adam C. Cox.

All your devoted "unconditional love" that you had for Adam for the past 24 years - I know is what is giving you the strenght and peace that you are carrying.

I know God has placed his healing hands and is carrying you through these days. You are indeed a reflection of God's love and himself.

I love you - and know that I will always be there for you.

You have been a great Mentor - and demonstrator of a true Child of God.

Adam rest in peace, I will look out for your Mommy - promise.

Love you both - Ari and Monica Figueroa.

Monica Figueroa

March 21, 2013

You now have your own personal guardian angel - Adam C. Cox.

All your devoted "unconditional love" that you had for Adam for the past 24 years - I know is what is giving you the strenght and peace that you are carrying.

I know God has placed his healing hands and is carrying you through these days. You are indeed a reflection of God's love and himself.

I love you - and know that I will always be there for you.

You have been a great Mentor - and demonstrator of a true Child of God.

Adam rest in peace, I will look out for your Mommy - promise.

Love you both - Ari and Monica Figueroa.

March 21, 2013

What a Blessing to have to have known Adam and have him in my life. I have been remembering the time's he was with us at camp. I peay for GOD'S pease and that you feal his arm's around you all at this time.Theresa i know grand-pa jerry was there to wlcome him in to Glory. I love you virgie

March 20, 2013

DEAR THERESA, OUR PRAYERS AND LOVE FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY . GLENN AND MARLENE ( BILL MICHAEL'S) GRANDPARENTS.

March 20, 2013

Dear Theresa & Family
Perhaps they are not the stars but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know he is happy!! Adam is in God's care now but is always watching you.

Rochelle Zahn

March 20, 2013

Words seem inadequate to express the sorrow felt by the loss of AdamMy heart is with you cousin Pachita!!!

Veronica Salce

March 20, 2013

Good morning my boy! Oh Adam everyone has the most wonderful things to say about you. But I'm not surprised, just happy and proud that they see what I saw and knew about you, your sweet spirit and loving, gentle heart. Our neighborhood dogs, Bodi and Fenway miss you and are looking for you as they pass the spot where you stood out on the sidewalk. So many people that love you have traveled far to be here. No one is saying goodbye precious heart just honoring your time here with us and rejoicing that you are now in the loving arms of Jesus. No one could love you more than I EXCEPT our mighty God so how could I begrudge Him wanting you back? I completely understand His selfishness. So I give you back to Him and praise and thank Him for entrusting you to me. What an honor that He chose ME to be your mom. I hope I made Him proud. Now, I will try to continue to be strong in Him and honor your spirit and life by being kind and loving. I believe what HE told you, "Your mom will be okay!" So off you have gone and here I remain but you are only a thought away. Rest in peace my precious boy knowing that you gave me a lifetime of the greatest love, happiness and joy that any one mom could only hope to ever experience and live. Remember always, "How much do I love you? More than anything in the WHOLE WIDE WORLD!" Love Mommy

Theresa Gonzalez

March 20, 2013

So go and run free with the angels
Dance around the golden clouds
For the lord has chosen you to be with him
And we should feel nothing but proud
Although he has taken you from us
And our pain a lifetime will last
Your memory will never escape us
But make us glad for the time we did have
Your face will always be hidden
Deep inside our hearts
Each precious moment you gave us
Shall never, ever depart
So go and run free with the angels
As they sing so tenderly
And please be sure to tell them
To take good care of you for me

Author unknown.

Karen Thomas

March 19, 2013

Dear Theresa & Family, Gary and I send our love & prayers to you & all the family. We are grateful that we got to know Adam through your loving eyes & heart. He is in God's tender care now, but checking on you Always.
With love, patty and gary

Patty & Gary Hansen

March 19, 2013

Dearest Theresa,
Sending Love and Light.
Yvonne

March 19, 2013

My Dearest Theresa - I am just devastated by this news. Nothing can be more sad to me. I can't imagine what you are going through right now. I will always have a fond memory of Adam swimming in the pool with my oldest when he was just 2 as your mom held my 6 month old... He was so wonderful with my kids. Please let me know if I can do anything for you. Godspeed.

Debbie Ristovski

March 19, 2013

March 19, 2013

Theresa, Chris & family...Gods Peace upon you all. Gods amazing how He is showing you all the pieces of the puzzle. Heaven has a new angel! Love you

Genevieve

March 19, 2013

Adam you will be greatly missed.
Love your Northern CA family.

Melissa Martinez-Miraglia

March 19, 2013

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