James Edward Kokas's obituary , Passed away on November 15, 2024 in Costa Mesa, California

James Edward Kokas

December 17, 1946 - November 15, 2024 (77 years old)

Costa Mesa, California

James Edward Kokas's obituary , Passed away on November 15, 2024 in Costa Mesa, California
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James Edward Kokas

December 17, 1946 - November 15, 2024 (77 years old)

Costa Mesa, California

James Edward Kokas Obituary

The memory of James Edward Kokas in Costa Mesa, California, who passed away on November 15, 2024 at the age of 77, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, George Kokas, Jr. and Margaret Rumohr (Rumohr); his wife Bonnie Kokas (McArthur); and his brother Michael Kokas. He is survived by: his daughters, Janet Kokas and Angela Kokas Johnson (Jason); his grandchildren, Jonathan Stephens, Zoie Dickens and Alexis Johnson; and his pet Lucky. He is also survived by 7 loving nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 2nd 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Akes Family Funeral Home (9695 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92503-3645). A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 2nd 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A graveside service will be held on Monday, December 2nd 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Riverside National Cemetery (22495 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA 92518).

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to the Gary Sinise Foundation or a veterans/active duty troop organization of your choice to continue serving our troops and veterans in the way that Jim was so passionately doing after retiring from the us army.



Mon

Dec 02

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Akes Family Funeral Home
9695 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92503-3645

Mon

Dec 02

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Akes Family Funeral Home
9695 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92503-3645

Mon

Dec 02

Graveside service

1:00 PM

Riverside National Cemetery
22495 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA 92518

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