OBITUARY: Rosalia Marie Mott, 1938-2025
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 home in Hoopa, where she was a lifelong resident after returning to the family ranch in her teens.
Rosie grew up in Eureka for a time and graduated from school in the valley in the class of 1956, playing in the school band on tenor saxophone and piano.
She also played in the family band with her Uncle Ray and Auntie Edith and occasionally accompanied her brother's band, Merv George Band.
Rosalia shared her love of music with her daughter and granddaughter, who both played saxophone.
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Author's summary: Rosalia Marie Mott passed away at 87.