Jaime Cota

(From Fohn Funeral Home)

Jaime Alonso Cota, Jr., age 28, of Mt. Vernon, Missouri passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at his home.

He was born June 18, 1996 in San Diego, California the son of Romaldo Hernandez Martinez and Maria Magdalena (Mendoza) Cota, who survive. Also surviving are his girlfriend, Elvia Mejia of Mt. Vernon, Missouri; daughters, Isabella Cota of Cassville, Missouri and Ariella Cota of Cassville, Missouri; son, Noah Wright of Cassville, Missouri; brother, Jacob; sisters, Michelle, Ashley and Joanna; close friends, Miguel Wences, Orlando Garcia, and Cheyenne Wright of Cassville, Missouri and Ty Miller of Cassville, Missouri.

Preceding him in death was his brother, Juan Ruiz.

Jaime was employed by Schreiber Foods in Mt. Vernon, Missouri as a production worker. Aside from working at Schreiber's, Jaime was well respected in the construction industry. He was always first to lend a helping hand to friends, family, and strangers. Jaime was known for being very hardworking his entire life and taking care of his family. He enjoyed working out, video games and reading, but most of all he loved spending time with his children.

Visitation will be from 2:00 until 3:00 P.M. Monday, January 13, 2025 at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville, Missouri.