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Gilbert "Gil" Cota
Gilbert "Gil" Cota, 61 of Santa Maria, CA, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2011 in Santa Maria.
Visitation will be held Sunday, November 13, 2011 after 5:00 pm at St. Louis De Montfort Catholic Church. The Rosary will be held Sunday at 7:00 pm and the Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, November 14, 2011 at 1:00 pm, both at St. Louis de Montfort Catholic Church. Private inurnment will be at a later date at Santa Maria Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory and Memory Gardens.

Dudley-Hoffman
Mortuary & Crematory
(805) 922-8463
www.dudleyhoffmanmortuary.com

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Published by Santa Maria Times on Nov. 12, 2011.

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Henry Infante

November 6, 2020

Gone too soon

Melvin Montgomey

November 23, 2011

Our deepest condolences go out to the Cota family. We also grew up with Gilbert on Airport Circle.

Nancy Stapp Etteddgue

November 18, 2011

To the Cota Family, I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Gilbert was a special young man in my life years ago. I haven't seen him for a long time but he was always sweet,kind and respectful to me anytime I saw him. I have many great memories of him and I wanted to express my sympathy for your loss.

Larry Aragon

November 18, 2011

My condolences to the Cota family. Richard and Harry, I remember Gilbert following us around Waller Park and Airport Circle. I have fond memories of your family especially your mother making home made tortilla's and beans, then handing out burritos to the neighborhood. So sorry for your loss.

Elva Delgadillo

November 16, 2011

To Anna and Cota family,
My deepest condolence to you family and I very sorry for your loss. The last time I saw Gilbert - we talked about "Airport Circle" and the Memories. God bless your family.

Lety Delgadillo & family

November 15, 2011

To the Cota Family - our deepest condolences go to all the family. He will be missed by all your friends and family. Rudy & Lucy Lopez

Adela Rivas

November 15, 2011

Tio I will miss your laugh your smile especially your hugs.And your fine stylin ways God Bless until we meet again

We will lift your families up in prayer. May the Lord keep you and comfort you at this time.

Angie Quintana

November 14, 2011

Bonnie Greenlee

November 14, 2011

Gilbert's passing was so unexpected. My deepest condolences and prayers go out to the Cota family. He will be truly missed. I'll always remember his wonderful smile and spirit.

Luis Hernandez

November 14, 2011

"Gilbert your one of a kind, you will be missed God Bless you", My condolences to your family. You may have left us, but your just getting their before us. " Rest in Peace my friend ". Louie Hernadez and Family

Lisa Mitchell

November 14, 2011

I will miss your smiling face and your constant joking around! R.I.P. Gil! My deepest condolences to your family.

JOHN, RACHEL,JOHNNIE WATANABE

November 14, 2011

GILBERT WERE GONA MISS UR SMILE AND LAUGHTER WHEN EVER WE SAW YOU, YOU AND THE FAMILY ARE IN OUR PRAYERS WE ARE GONA MISS YOU VERY MUCH HOMIE BUT I KNOW WHEN I SEE YOU AGAIN I WILL SEE UR SMILE AND HEAR UR LAUGHTER AGAIN, TAKE CARE ON UR NEW JOURNEY.GOD BLESS

Junior (Merce) Ramos

November 13, 2011

Gilbert, rest in peace my friend. God Bless you. I'll see you on the other side.
My condolences to the family,my prayers ore with you

Henry & Angela Infante

November 13, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Michael Cepeda & Erika Valencia

November 13, 2011

You will be greatly missed and never forgotten. Rest in peace tio Gilbert.

November 12, 2011

Have a safe journey my friend. God Bless you. My deepest condolences to the family.Your in my prayers.

November 12, 2011

To the Cota's Family,
I'll always remember Gilbert [ my Compa ] every time I visit Guadalupe I would run into him. And we would always catch up with each other lives.I remember his laughter and always being happy with his life.We're very sorry for your lost,and God bless you all.

Melesio & Martha Ruiz Murguia
Thomas & Mary Ruiz Stys

Ernie & Patsy martinez

November 12, 2011

tio u were taken from us so unexpectedly but ur in heaven now and i know you will be watching all of us. I love you and miss you so much. never goodbye just see you later

dave De leon

November 12, 2011

For Anna,,, this is dave de leon,,, Ralph castillo sent me via e-mail the sad news of Gilbert.. my deepest condolences my your loss. I did nt know him too well but I heard good things of him... God bless. luv dave.

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