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Jacob Kotarski Obituary

Jacob "Jake" Anthony Kotarski passed away on August 9, 2023 in Westminster, Colorado. He was born June 4, 1996 in Cortez, Colorado. Jake graduated from Dolores High School and the Escoffier Culinary Institute. Jake's passions in life included gardening, skiing, photography, and music of all types.

He is survived by: Gina Houx-Kotarski, Mother, of Dolores, CO; Marcus Kotarski, Brother, of Westminster, CO; JT (Jeremiah) Kotarski, Twin Brother (Alina Umberger), of Dolores, CO; Dr. Mary Leiker, Grandmother, of Perth, Australia; F. Ron Kotarski, Grandfather, of Cortez CO; Zach Aman, Uncle, of Perth Australia; Sam Houx, Uncle, of Dolores CO. He leaves behind many beloved cousins, family, and friends.

A Celebration of Jake's Life will be on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 4pm at the Dolores Fire Department in Dolores, Colorado.

Preceded in death by Felix Ron Kotarski, Father, of Dolores Colorado; MaryAnn Houx, Grandmother, of Dolores Colorado; and Melvin Ray Houx, Grandfather, of Dolores.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Journal on Aug. 28, 2023.

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Robert Heyl

December 8, 2023

Dear Gina, I am so saddened to learn of Jacob's passing and your loss of a son. You are in my prayers for the Lord's peace and understanding in the difficult days ahead. Love, Bob Heyl

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Gracia Wilson

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Janeeduncan

September 2, 2023

Sorry about your loss Gina and family. Thinking of you.

Brenda Wood

September 2, 2023

I am so very sorry for your loss Gina.

Tammy

August 31, 2023

Gina, you and your family are on my Thoughts and Prayers

Barbara Ruga

August 29, 2023

Dear Gina and Family,

Gary and I send you our support and hope you find peace and love amongst your memories and close family, in the coming days, weeks and months. We are so sorry for your loss.

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Barbara Anne Ruga

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Sandy Plunkett

August 28, 2023

Harold and I are so sorry Gina. Thoughts and prayers are with you. We lived just down the highway from you.

Eli Brown

August 28, 2023

Jake had a wonderful sense of humor. That will never be forgotten

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