Neftali Ernesto Cota, 82, peacefully joined our Lord on Saturday, November 11, 2023 surrounded by his family in his home.

Neftali is preceded in death by his father, JoseMaria Cota (Chemalie); his mother, Rosa Flores; brothers, Victor M. Flores, Guillermo Flores; sister, Irma Flores Barcenas and great-granddaughter, Kimberly Ernestina Cruz Montes.

Neftali is survived by his beloved wife, Maria Ramona; his eight children, Sharon Trivitt (James), Diana Chavez (Tony), Sandra Mendez, Leticia Cota, Sonya Cota, Crystal Mada (Neto), Veronica Cota (David Pelayo), Neftali Ernesto Cota Jr. Also survived by 14 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren; his brother, Rene Flores (Orpha); sister, Rosa Delia Gomez (Antonio), and many nephews, nieces and friends.