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Ramona Leyvas "Monchie" Cota

Ramona Cota Obituary

Ramona "Monchie" Leyvas Cota, 71 years old, was born in Phoenix, AZ and went home to Jesus on April 13, 2007. She passed with her loving family by her side. She walked with the Lord and always prayed for all. She was a very special, loving wife, mother, grandmother and will be deeply missed by all. Ramona is survived by her husband Alex Cota Sr., sons Daniel Cota Sr. and Alex Cota Jr., daughters Diane Cota, Catherine Vela, Elizabeth Aguilar, 10 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild. She is also survived by brothers Frank Leyvas, Leli Leyvas, sisters Leandra Torres, Nati Carbajal, and many nieces and nephews. A Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. with a 7:00 P.M. Rosary on Sunday, April 22, 2007 at Green Acres Glendale Mortuary, 5830 W. Missouri Ave. Glendale, AZ. A Funeral Mass will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Monday, April 23, 2007 at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 320 N. 20th Dr. Phoenix, AZ. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Avondale.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Apr. 19, 2007.

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ANITA BRUNDAGE

April 22, 2007

I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MY TIA'S PASSING. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU, I KNOW HOW HARD IT IS TO LOSE YOUR MOTHER. YOU WILL HAVE A LOT OF GOOD MEMORIES TO GET YOU THROUGH THE DARK TIMES. YOUR COUSIN
ANITA BRUNDAGE
(ANNIE)

Chelo Murillo

April 22, 2007

Liz and Family,

My heart go out to you and your family at this time and in the days ahead. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Virginia Payan

April 20, 2007

Cathy and family, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. The last time I spoke with your mother she told me of her friendship with my mother, Esther and now I remember her with sadness knowing she is gone. May she Rest in Peace. God bless you and your family always.

Raul Tapia, Jr

April 20, 2007

Cathy & Nick, so sorry to hear of your loss. May she rest in peace. God Bless. Your cousin, Raul & Gloria Tapia

ESTHER TAPIA

April 19, 2007

The memory of Monchie will be with me forever. It's been a long time since I saw her personally; but I thought of her when I saw pictures of her that I have at South Mountain Park. May she rest in peace. You will be in my prayers. Esther

Alfred Garcia

April 19, 2007

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

CECELIA "jeja" MESQUITA-COCHRAN

April 19, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Wally and Cecelia Cochran

Flora Anzures

April 19, 2007

Liz and Family,
My prayers are with you and the family. May the Lord guide you and the family towards peace and happiness.

Paula Gray

April 19, 2007

Our prayers are with you all at this difficult time of need, especially the Vela Family.

Brenda Enriquez

April 19, 2007

Tia Monchie may you rest in peace. My condolences to the family. Tia you will be missed and never forgotten.

Love you Tia,

Your niece,

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