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Lisa Costa Obituary
Lisa was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Known for her talkative nature and warm spirit, she never met a stranger. She lived life to the fullest, always having fun. Her infectious zest for life and caring heart left a lasting impression on all who knew her. Loyal and unforgettable, Lisa found joy in life's simple pleasures-cooking and baking for loved ones, camping under the stars, attending racing events, traveling to favorite destinations like Pismo Beach and Las Vegas, and visiting casinos. These cherished moments became treasured memories shared with those around her.
She is lovingly remembered by her son Jacob Ramirez and his wife Emily; grandsons Jacob and Mateo Ramirez Vela; mother Millie Thomsen; father Johnny Costa; sisters Kelly Smith (Todd), Joanne Gomez (Rene), Mandy Grouleff, and Casey Costa; brother Jay Costa (Amie); significant other Chris Kellerhals; godparents Uncle Marty and Aunt Marie Sanchez; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
Lisa was preceded in death by her stepfather Tom Thomsen; stepbrother Tom Thomsen Jr. ("Buster"); and grandparents Jess and Hester Hays and Joe and Marilyn Costa.
A viewing will be held on May 19, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Reade & Sons Funeral Home, 15395 W. Kearney Blvd., Kerman. Funeral services will take place on May 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Reade & Sons Funeral Home, 15395 W. Kearney Blvd., Kerman. Burial to be followed at Fresno Memorial Gardens, 175 S. Cornelia Avenue, Fresno.
Lisa's memory will continue to bring comfort to all who knew her.
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Rest in piece cousin
Guadalupe Rodriguez
May 21, 2025
Lisa, I will always cherish the light you brought into my life. Your ability to make me smile and laugh will stay with me forever. I will treasure our conversations and your heartfelt, "I love you, girl," that always uplifted me. Rest In Peace, my beautiful friend.
April Allen
May 20, 2025
Gonna miss you very much girly. I loved working with you and hanging out with you and being your friend all these years but most of all I think it just breaks my heart knowing that you were such a beautiful person and this world has lost you. I'm going to miss you so very much. It's not often people get such genuine friends.But you were very genuine to me and I had always appreciated you for thand I will never forget all the love you gave me, Especially when I was really going through it. I love you lisa and i'm gonna miss you forever.
Cheryl Miller
May 20, 2025
The Angels have you now beautiful Lady! You will be missed.
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Anita Lyons
May 18, 2025
God wanted another angel and he choose you Lisa.. Rest In Peace.. Gone to soon. Now you any my daughter Debbie will have lots to talk about.. Amen
Vicki Pack
May 14, 2025
I am so very sorry for your loss
Adell Madron
May 13, 2025
I will never forget when you and Perry were little, you said you guys were going to get married. I think you were 3or 4. At times you was a handful. Never mean just happy handful. I know you will be missed by your friends and family. Praying for comfort for your loved ones. Love all from the Chris Madron family.
Casey Costa
May 13, 2025
I miss you so much big sis. I miss that laugh and smile and our chats. I was always told I look like your twin especially when it came to the "Lisa look" lol I am so lucky and blessed you are my sister. I can´t wait to see you in heaven when it´s my time. I love you so much.
Debra Euber
May 13, 2025
Forever in our hearts, RIP Lisa
Joanne Thomsen Gomez
May 12, 2025
You were never supposed to be the next to leave us, we are broken hearted - you know this life won't be the same without you big little sister...love you always, your Jojo
Gena Herrera
May 12, 2025
Lisa you were such a beautiful soul. We all deeply miss you love you always
Nicole (Lyons) Munoz
May 12, 2025
I have so many great memories from when we all were younger. My prayers are with the entire family through this difficult time. You will forever be remembered
Wanda Middleton
May 12, 2025
Prayers for you and your family.
Christy McNabb
May 12, 2025
I have some really amazing memories with you but my favorite is the night Mark and I got together. It was a rainy March 5th day in 1994. We decided Friday night after a bonfire party at Mark´s dad´s house that the next morning we´d go to Pismo for the day. Little did we know Mark´s nephew would be born. So we all jumped in Mark´s dad´s truck and went to Saint Agnes to see our nephew. There was 7 of us all piled in the hospital room to see him. Lol! Then we all jumped in Mark´s dad´s truck and made our way to Pismo. It was so rainy but we still went to the dunn´s and stole a tarp for cover and made a fire. We stayed there until the rain tore the tarp in half. Lol. Then the kicker is we got stuck and you helped Mark and my brother get us unstuck. lol. I remember you laughing saying "yep, it took a girls idea to get it done!" lol! We headed home and that´s when Mark and I got together and you were setting right next to me. lol. I remember you saying "Ummm HELLO... you´re supposed to be just friends?!?!" ! The whole truck broke out in laughter! Then you said "I always knew you´d end up together!" Lol! We shared many more memories after that! More Pismo trips, eating late or should we say early breakfast at Denny´s on Jensen, going to watch pure country because we know how you loved George, and my wedding. My heart breaks but these memories will last a lifetime and I know I´ll see you again someday. RIP friend! I love you, Lisa! Thanks for being a friend!
Karen Costa Ogletree
May 12, 2025
Lisa, you were the best stepdaughter in the world. You had the most beautiful smile, you could light a room from total darkness. I will always remember your first words when you saw your brother for the first time, your smile was huge and you said, "he looks like me!" RIP baby girl, you will be loved forever and missed greatly. Until we meet again, I love you!
Blessed appliance
May 12, 2025
Lisa you will forever be missed and loved by many our hearts are sad but some day we will see u agin
Billy Hudspeth
May 12, 2025
I so do remember talking with 1 on 1 when we first met out at the horn you come up to me and asked me if I was who I say I am you blow me away from what we talked about we stayed friends from there on so so sorry you are gone MLR Lisa this is not good bye, but fairwell until we see 1 another RIP MY FRIEND
Emily Ramirez
May 12, 2025
I love you Lisa The boys will love you forever.
Kelly Smith
May 12, 2025
I love you always and forever little sister
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