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Jota Jose Arias, precious son of Kylee Brock and Jose Arias of Sturgis, Michigan, was stillborn on July 5, 2025 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.
Jota is deeply loved and mourned by his parents, as well as his grandparents: Tyrone and Jessica Washington, and Roman and Raquel Arias, all of Sturgis. He is also survived by his aunts and uncles: Jairo Arias, Renato Arias, Daven Arias, Maisilynn White, and Ty Washington, who were eagerly awaiting his arrival and will always hold him in their hearts.
A Funeral Mass celebrating Jota’s life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 406 S. Nottawa Street in Sturgis, with Father Andrew Raczkowski officiating. A graveside committal will follow at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis.
The Hackman Family Funeral Homes of Sturgis is entrusted with the arrangements.
Memorial donations in Jota’s memory may be made to the Sturgis Travel Soccer Program, 69731 Rose Rd., Sturgis, MI 49091.
