Jesse Martinez Cota passed away at the Palo Alto Veterans Hospital on Friday Nov. 14th at the age of 61 years. Jesse was graduate of San Benito High School, class of 1966; was very active in the high school band. As a insurance agent in San Benito County Jesse wrote for many insurance companies. He was active with LuLac and the Make A Wish Foundation; had his own band – the Zigg Zagg Band which played thoroughout central California, and he could be often found at church on Sundays playing his saxaphone for services. Jesse organized a benefit dance at the Hollister Veterans Memorial Building—coordinating the music, food, and all other arrangements for the victims of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake which raised funds for those who needed help. He loved family gatherings, cooking, and being a coach of the Marvelous Mets Little League Baseball Team. Jesse was Korean War Veteran having served with the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife Lynda Cota of Hollister; his children Robert and William Huertas of Hollister; grandchildren Robin, Anthony, Mikey, Savanna, and Christian Huertas; sisters Angie Painter of Hollister, Josie Ruiz of Colorado, Hope Ramos of Washington, Mary Reyes of Sacramento; brothers John Cota and Ralph Cota of Salinas, and Richard Cota of Gilroy; many nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by a sister, Annette Scarlett.
Friends are invited to a Celebration Of Jesse’s Life at the New Life Fellowship Church,
4th & San Benito Streets, Hollister on Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 11:00 A.M.
Private cremation and inurnment was through Grunnagle Ament Nelson Crematory 870 San Benito St., Hollister. Donations are preferred to the Cancer Society c/o the funeral home. Visit: www.grunnagle.com for condolences.
