Rosalia Marie Mott was born March 31, 1938 in Eureka, to Winnifred Marie Baldy and Elmer Gray George. She passed away October 13, 2025 at home in Hoopa. She was the eldest of three siblings, Mervin George Sr. and Reva Grant. She grew up in Eureka for a time, and returned to the family ranch in Hoopa in her teens. 

Rosie was a lifelong resident of Hoopa, went to school in the valley and graduated in the class of 1956. She played in the school band, tenor saxophone and piano. She also played in the family band with her Uncle Ray and Auntie Edith, and later played accompaniment now and then for her brother’s band, Merv George Band. She shared her love of music with her daughter and granddaughter, who both played saxophone. 

She began work at the United States Postal Service as a clerk out of high school, working under Postmaster Ernie Marshall and Rosalind Marshall, and stayed with the Post Office her entire career, finishing in the late 1990s, due to injury, as Hoopa Post Office Postmaster. 

Every summer she would spend weekends (and more) at Trinity Lake at Trinity Center, Cedar Stock, Estrallita Marinas. She was an avid water skier, and enjoyed her fair share of parties out on friends’ and family’s house boats. Once in a while she would also play piano for drinks out at the Cedar Stock bar. 

Rosie married Frank Reckord in 1958, and had one daughter, June Reckord. She later remarried to Francis Mott in 1968, staying married until his death in 2000. 

She assisted her family in Hupa tribal world renewal ceremonies, starting up the dances again when Rudolph Socktish brought them back. She worked in the Socktish Camp assisting her mother, Winnifred George, who was our Medicine Woman.

Rosie served her tribal government in later years on committees at TERO, EDA, and Hoopa Tribal Credit. 

She helped raised her granddaughter Brittany Britton, who was her riding partner on trips to town, shopping and more. Her daughter June was a dedicated caretaker for her mother for the past years, and the family is grateful for her work and love. 

Raise a glass for Rosie – a lot of you probably have fond memories of her at Club Hoopa, out at the lake or behind the counter at the Post Office. 

Rosie did not suffer fools gladly, but she had a heart big enough for everyone, as seen by the sheer number of people who called her grandma, auntie and mom. 

The family would like to thank Doctor Krall, CMA Evette Lewis at Kim:aw Medical Center, and all of the medical staff who have assisted with her care over the years. Thank you to past care from Doctors Eva Smith and Emmett Chase.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Winnifred George, her aunt Edith, Uncles Valin, Ferrel, Ray, Milton, Newton, her brother Merv George Sr., Andrew Andreoli. Her husband Francis Mott Sr., stepson Daniel Mott. Brother-in-law Wayne Grant, Nephew George Grant. 

She is survived by her daughter June Reckord, and granddaughter Brittany Britton, and Ana Kolpin. Her sister Reva Grant, sister-in-law Laura Lee George. Nieces Brenda Grant, Melodie Moore, Jennifer George, Nephew Mervin George Jr. Numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, too many to mention here. Stepson Francie Mott jr., Stepdaughter Susan Rowe, step-grandchildren, Shannon Mott Michael, Coty Mott, Daniel “Duffy” Mott, and Special family Evette Lewis and her daughter Andee Lewis.

We apologize if we missed listing anyone, we know a lot of people loved Rosie and had her in their lives and hearts. 

Pallbearers are Daniel “Duffy” Mott, Curtis Kane, Robert Kane Sr., Robert Kane Jr., Cole Kane, Jamie Lewis. Honorary Pallbearers are Emmett Chase, Steve Baldy, Harold “O’s” Campbell, Sam Campbell, Joseph Lemieux, Heath “Bubbs” Jackson, and Kevin Britton.

Graveside services will be held at the Baldy Family Cemetery Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 1 p.m., with a reception to follow at the Hoopa Tribal Firehall at 2 p.m. Join us in celebrating her life with memories and stories.