OBITUARY: Rosalia Marie Mott, 1938-2025

Obituary: Rosalia Marie Mott

Rosalia Marie Mott was born on March 31, 1938, in Eureka, to Winnifred Marie Baldy and Elmer Gray George. She passed away on October 13, 2025, at her home in Hoopa.

She was the eldest of three siblings and grew up in Eureka before returning to the family ranch in Hoopa in her teens. Rosalia was a lifelong resident of Hoopa, attended school in the valley, and graduated in the class of 1956.

Rosalia had a passion for music, playing the tenor saxophone and piano in the school band. She also played in the family band with her Uncle Ray and Auntie Edith and occasionally accompanied her brother's band, Merv George Band.

She shared her love of music with her daughter and granddaughter, both of whom played the saxophone.

Her legacy will be remembered through her love of music and family.

Author's summary: Rosalia Marie Mott, a lifelong Hoopa resident, passed away on October 13, 2025.

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