Austin Richard James Cottarel Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Austin Richard James Cottarel of San Jose, California, who passed away on August 30, 2025, at the age of 23, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Austin Richard James Cottarel to pay them a last tribute.

As Austin departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Austin may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Austin leaves behind.

He is survived by: his father Ben; and his siblings, Max, Elsie and Liezel.

In lieu of flowers and to honor Austin, an endowment has been established to support the tuition of a Bellarmine student living with chronic illness. You can visit https://b.bcp.org to make a donation.