Ernesto (Ernie) Angel Rojo, Jr.

Ernesto \u0027\u0027Ernie\u0027\u0027 Angel Rojo, Jr., 27, of Cornville died on Friday, April 8th. He was born in Flagstaff, Arizona on May 17, 1977. Ernie was raised in Cottonwood, where he attended Cottonwood Elementary, Middle School and Mingus High School. He worked in the field of construction, joining the union, and becoming an apprentice electrician. He made his first communion at Immaculate Conception Church. Ernie enjoyed music and electronics. He was a devoted father and especially loved spending time with his daughter, family and friends. He is survived by his daughter, Phelani Geneva Rojo of Cottonwood; his mother, Connie Sanchez of Cornville, his father, Ernesto Rojo, Sr. of Phoenix, grandmother, Esther Jean Gonzales of Colorado, two brothers, Robert Frank Blount of Colorado, Joseph E. Blount, Jr. of Cottonwood, three sisters, Monica M. Magana, Carrie L. Zorrilla and Maggie J. Ibarra all of Cottonwood, step-father, Ricardo Romero of Cornville, girlfriend, Alicia Hicks of Cottonwood, a special anut and uncle, Diane \u0026 Steve Bigelow of Gilbert and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by a nephew Julian Anthony Magana. A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 14th at the Westcott Funeral Home, 1013 E. Mingus Avenue, Cottonwood from 3:00 to 8:00 P.M. The Rosary will be recited at 7:00 P.M. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, April 16th at Immaculate Conception Church at 1:00 P.M. with inurnment at Cottonwood Cemetery.