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Richard Acosta Obituary

80, former resident of Santa Barbara CA died February 11, 2013, while at Los Robles Care Center in Ojai CA. He was a veteran of the Korean War as a heavy motorman. He attended Santa Barbara schools. While attending high school he was a member of R.O.T.C. in which he greatly enjoyed. In Richard's youth, he had a passion for Jalopy car races. He participated as a driver and mechanic at the Thunder Bowl in Carpentaria CA during the early 1950's. Richard was a journryman carpenter with local 1072 for forty years and worked on various buildings in the area including UCSB and the El Paseo. He was an active member of St. Rafael Catholic Church in Goleta Ca. in which included membership in the Knights of Columbus. He participated in building a concession stand and clearing the field for Goleta's first Little League baseball field. Richard was a member of the Santa Barbara Search and Rescue Team when it was first started. He was an avid bowler with the Pacific maintenance group. He lived in Essex Montana for several years where he enjoyed fishing and working on restoring old cabins.

Precedent in death by his parents Louis and Jessie Acosta. Richard leaves behind three children Ronald Acosta of Santa Barbara CA, Randall Acosta of Bakersfield CA and Robert Acosta of Victoria Texas. Richard had 6 grandchildren and one great grandson.

There will be a Memorial service for Richard Acosta on March 9, 2013 at: MLK Library 1102 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103.

Published by Santa Barbara News-Press from Mar. 6 to Mar. 10, 2013.
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We love and miss you Grandpa. You were an such inspiration to us and always will. Thank you for spending time with us at the cabin and teaching us how to fish. We also loved going to the Reagan Museum with you, and you obviously had a blast. We had many years of fun with you and will not forget all of the good times. We love you Grandpa.

Love, Your Grandkids, Conor, Madeline, and Taylor

March 17, 2013

You were my neighbor forever it seemed. Watched the boys grow up and enjoyed your friendliness. May God bless you now that you are with your mom and dad. Peace to you Richard.

JoAnn Dally

March 12, 2013

I Worked with Richard remodeling the Montecito country club decades ago. He was a Journeyman and I his apprentice. Good man. Taught me well. Thanks Richard. Tino Garcia Jr.

March 11, 2013

May you draw close to God through prayer during this time of great sadness.
"Before him pour out YOUR heart.
God is a refuge for us," Psalm 62:8

March 11, 2013

Ronnie, Robbie, and Randy, and the Acosta Family, We wish to express our sincere condolences in the passing of Richard. We thought very highly of him and will miss his humor!

Jeanne and Joe Miller

March 8, 2013

We love you Grampy! Never forgotten <3

Kaelani Acosta

March 6, 2013

RIP Grampy! We all love and miss you! Shine down on us all!

David Acosta

March 6, 2013

Rest in Peace Uncle Richard and say Hi to Uncle Bob and my dad.

Juli Welby Moss

March 6, 2013

Ronnie, Robbie, and Randy, I am so very sorry to read about the loss of your father. I will always remember his love for all of you and the years that I was privileged to be a part of your family. Love and Blessings, Juli (Carralejo) Moss

March 6, 2013

Please add TIME of service here. // Peace to your hearts duing this time. - R.T. // John 14:1-2 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you".

March 6, 2013

I will miss you forever

david acosta

March 6, 2013

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