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

He was born June 18, 1996 in San Diego, Calif., the son of Romaldo Hernandez Martinez and Maria Magdalena (Mendoza) Cota, who survive.

Also surviving are his girlfriend, Elvia Mejia of Mt. Vernon, Mo.; daughters, Isabella Cota of Cassville, Mo. and Ariella Cota of Cassville, Mo.; son, Noah Wright of Cassville, Mo.; brother, Jacob; sisters, Michelle, Ashley and Joanna; close friends, Miguel Wences, Orlando Garcia, and Cheyenne Wright of Cassville, Mo. and Ty Miller of Cassville, Mo.

Preceding him in death was his brother, Juan Ruiz.

He was employed by Schreiber Foods in Mt. Vernon, Mo. as a production worker. Aside from working at Schreiber’s, Jaime was well respected in the construction industry.

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