Frances Elaine Cota-Robles Obituary (1943 - 2026)

Frances Elaine Cota-Robles (née Brooks) October 4, 1943 — March 8, 2026 Frances Elaine Cota-Robles (née Brooks), 82, of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on March 8, 2026, surrounded by her family. Frances was a feisty competitor who enjoyed winning at games with her family and friends. She loved puzzles, movies, shopping, and decorating. She had a witty sense of humor and was always willing to lend her good ear, or be a shoulder to cry on. Frances was born October 4, 1943, in Tucson, Arizona, to Thurman Andrew Brooks and Guadalupe “Lupe” Brooks (née Mejia). She was raised in Tucson and graduated from Pueblo High School. She developed a lifelong love of music and earned a scholarship to study violin at the University of Arizona. A romantic at heart, Frances married the love of her life, Alfonso Hector Cota-Robles, on November 27, 1965, at St. Augustine Cathedral in Tucson. Their marriage was centered on faith and devotion to family. Frances spent most of her life in Tucson, later Sierra Vista, where she worked for many years at Southwest Gas until her retirement in 2000. True to her selfless character, Frances provided tender, steadfast care to her family, and was willing to offer her assistance to whomever needed her, from our beloved Nina Marie, to all of her beautiful grandchildren. In 2001, Frances moved to Erie, Pennsylvania, to be closer to her daughter and family. While living in Erie, Frances was active in her parish community at St. Luke’s Catholic Church for as long as her health allowed. She played violin during Sunday Mass, and taught CCD, where she developed a class for students with Autism. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents; her sisters, Thelma Ann Léon, Betty Jo Perez, Terry Rodriguez, Vera Burgett, and Eunice Bolten; and her brothers, Thurman Andrew Brooks Jr. and William Cowley. She is survived by her children, Andre (Teresa) Cota-Robles, Gloria (John Rossi) Cota-Robles, and Vito (Charity) Cota-Robles; her grandchildren, Sean Michael Cota-Robles, Christina (Michael Chaudhary) Cota-Robles, Mia Cota-Robles Rossi, John Cota-Robles Rossi, Katherine (Nathan) Zabel, Sadie Cota-Robles, and Eva Cota-Robles; and her great-grandchildren, Leo Cota-Robles Chaudhary and Amelia Zabel, and extended family. Her children and grandchildren have deep gratitude for her loving kindness, support and generosity of spirit. We will always remember her radiant smile and will cherish the unconditional love she gave to us all. A Celebration of Life will be held in Tucson at a later date. The Dusckas Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. will be handling the arrangements.