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Rosa Acosta Obituary
Raised in Managua, Nicaragua, Rosa came to the United States and alongside her husband, Edward, worked tirelessly and sacrificed greatly to create a better life for her family. Her children were her everything. Warm and cheerful, she would routinely greet everyone with an affectionate “Hello sweetie pie.” Rosa was a gifted cook and gardener, was funny and faithful, loved God, piano music, babies, birds, and See’s Sugar-Free Chocolate bars. Along with music and growing roses, Rosa’s other passions in retirement included movie watching; taking in all 4 hours of the Ten Commandments or Gone with the Wind in a single stretch. She loved the actor Victor Mature. She also loved those in her life as fiercely as they loved her. We are blessed to have known her.
She is survived by her children Doris Acosta of Tacoma, Washington, Ronald Acosta of Novato, California, Juanita Acosta of Pueblo, Colorado, and Linda Magnusson of San Jose, California; her grandchildren, Heather Crouter of Woodinville, Washington, Michael Collins of South Africa, Katie Collins of Gig Harbor, Washington, Kyle Acosta of Lone Tree, Colorado, and Asa Logan Huey of Colorado Springs, Colorado.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband and friend, Edward Acosta, and eldest son, Peter Acosta.
As Rosa wished, there will be only immediate family services. Remembrances can be made to Wildcare, 76 Albert Park Ln, San Rafael, CA 94901 (415) 456-7283.
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Ronnie your Son
May 6, 2025
Mom Happy Birthday
Your the Greatest Mom in the world I miss you
Very Much and so does all the rest of the family I know your with us as always taking care of us with Eddy and Peter
We all have to stick together
Love Ronnie your Son
Ronnie
May 6, 2024
Hi MOM its another year and I miss you very much
I was talking to my friends about you how you fed all of us including my friends in the neighbor we must have had 5 to 12 kids in the house at times it was really fun.
I can imagine how you felt watching over all of us
I Love you very much MOM and Iam sure Ill see you some day I see you in my dreams when I am here. That way I ll know you never left me .
Love Ronnie
Ronnie Your son
May 7, 2023
Eddy today is your Birthday next to Moms I bought you a cake too in Mill Valley were we grew up I miss you very much too I have alot of good memories of the way you treated us
LOVE YOUR SON RONNIE
Ronnie
May 5, 2023
Happy Birthday Mom I bought you a small white cake for your Birthday with 1 candle its reminder me of you on a special day.
Love Ronnie
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Ronnie your son
October 6, 2022
And Its My day to remind how loved you are.
Ronnie Acosta your son
October 6, 2022
Mom what sweet things could I say except your my Mother and all the wounderful things you did for me and
The other day about 2 -days ago some thing happened when I picked up my mail 'a card fell out of my mail I never seen this card or purchased it, it was not in an envelope is was blank.
It said Happy Birthday Mom
Its your day to enjoy the things that make you Happy
And on the inside it said
And its your day to remind you how Loved You are.
I was thinking of you at the time.
I couldnt believed that happened
Your Son Ronnie
Ronnie
May 7, 2022
Eddy Happy Birthday
Thanks for taking care of us and really being the Best Father in the world , giving us all the best Holidays,camping trips and remembering everybodys birthday in the family, giving us the best of life ,always looking on the bright side, laughing all the time and giving us that sense of humor towards life and working so hard to make it for us buying a home and all the food you and Mom made and worked so hard for
I really appreciate it , thank you my great Dad for trusting me, and loving us all so deeply.
Love your son Ronnie Acosta
Thanks for My life
Ronnie
May 6, 2022
Happy Birthday Mom
Love Ronnie
Ronnie
May 5, 2022
Happy Birthday MOM
Love You Very Much
Ronnie
Thanks for taking care of us all you are life I think about You and Peter and Eddy every day.
Love Ronnie I will Always be for you.
Ann
October 8, 2021
I was so sorry I didn't get a chance to visit you before you left. I will always remember the good times we had with Eddy, you, and the kids. Miss my cousins. Love you.
Ronnie, I would love to get in touch with you. Haven't seen you since you were small. Miss you.
Ronnie
October 6, 2021
MOM
Ronnie
October 6, 2020
Love You and Peter very much Mom your the greatest Mom in the world I know your still around to take care of us you or Eddy wouldnt leave us.
Love Ronnie Acosta your son
April 27, 2016
With sympathy
Robbie Bow
April 27, 2016
Thinking of you
Gary
April 25, 2016
Rest in Peace Mrs. Acosta. I hope you had a great life and i hope you had a lot of love in it.You deserved it.
Ronnie Acosta
December 9, 2015
Mom who cooked the best food from scratch for us every day all year and twice as much on the Holidays, because she loved us, who stood by us when we were sick and nursed us back to health.Mom you stood by Dad for a life time, always loving him never married again.
I still have an old shirt you sewed with your hands, when It was cold during winter, even though its been along time and I cant wear it, I still keep it because it reminds me of how you put things together and how much you loved us.
Mom I miss your big smile and loving heart, I love you Very Very Much,I think about You and Peter every day.
Love Ronnie Acosta
Linda
November 7, 2015
I love and miss you. xoxoxox
Every day, I hear your voice or feel your hug. I love you, Mom.
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Sue Cady
October 31, 2015
My heartfelt condolences.
Annie Mills
October 25, 2015
Sending you peace and love on your journey to Heaven. You were the light of your daughter Linda's life and it was clear from anyone who saw you two together that the feeling was mutual. We should all have mothers as lovely as you!
Bless you,
Annie
Ann King
October 24, 2015
My dearest Tia. I know I had lost touch with you but you were always in my thoughts. I wished I had been able to see you before you left. I never stopped talking about Tio Eddy, you, Peter, Doris and Ronnie because I remember living in your home and enjoying the food you cooked, the fun we had as kids, and the love. Mill Valley has never left my heart. Some how I think you found a way to join Doris and I and I thank you for that. My prayers are with the family in this time of your departure and I'm glad you are finally with Tio Eddy. I will continue to have the two of you in my heart. Loving and missing you.
Anna Bow
October 16, 2015
I didn't know you well but I thought you were so sweet and a beautiful person and so glad I did meet you the couple of times I did sleep in peace robs mum Anna xx
Doris
October 16, 2015
Mom,
I am grateful for your loving and courageous spirit.
for your integrity
for your love of music (humming to the music as I practiced the piano is a favorite memory)
for your love of nature (beaches flowers, hummingbirds/canaries, white stones, trees)
for your devotion and care--preparing incredible meals daily, chosing only the best fruits/veggies from the fruit stand, and meats from the butcher in San Francisco, making special foods for celebration (my favorites- your tamales, raisin bread dessert, flour tortillas--yum!!) and special foods as remedies for when we were sick--(steak rare) :-)
I am most grateful for your strong faith in God and thank you for demonstrating that faith throughout my life. You will be wherever we are--in spirit, strength, love, hope, and faith. Te amo Mama.
Kimberly Jeska
October 16, 2015
Oh dear loved one, I have been so blessed by your daughter, Rachel, to have shared in your joyful light on this earth. What a true delight you are! I see you dancing, flowers in your hair, and smiling with your beloved husband as you glide through your garden. May your family continue to feel the love that beams into their hearts as it touches all of us as well. Warm golden light of comfort blanket you all at this time of both healing and loss. ~Blessings Be
Mindy Chang
October 15, 2015
Sending you on with love and light. May your journey to the other side be peaceful. You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts.
Robbie Bow
October 15, 2015
Going to miss you, sweetheart. It was an honour to know you. With love, Robbie
Kate
October 15, 2015
You were a light in the world and still shine on through your children. God bless you.
Ana Lobestria
October 15, 2015
It was a honor to be your friend. You were a lovely lady with a beautiful smile and giving heart.
Kimberly Jeska
October 15, 2015
What a joy to experience your soul through your loving daughter, Linda. I see you dancing, flowers in your hair, reunited with your beloved. You have left a legacy of love with your family that will continue to expand throughout our Universe. Linda, you have been a magical and healing light for your mother's life.
Blessings be, Kim
Greg
October 15, 2015
Rosa, I will always think of you with a smile, remembering how we used to banter back and forth. I think of you often, even at work when my photography class learns how to colorize black and white photos. My favorite one to work with, of course, is of beautiful you. I pray for your children and wish them peace and comfort.
Asa Huey
October 15, 2015
Hey Grandma! Words can't express how much I miss you! I remember the Christmas all of us were together at your house when I was like nine. Me and Kyle were throwing your lemons at each other and Heather told on us. You told Heather, "Oh leave them alone, they are so sweet!" I remember our laughs. The good times. Our talks. And the knowledge you sent me forward with. I love you so much and I will never forget you. Even though I lost you in the world, I still have you ALWAYS everyday in my heart! Goodbye Grandma Rosa.
Chris Magnusson
October 15, 2015
You will be forever in my heart, Mom. I feel so blessed and grateful for our time together. Much more than words can express. Love you dearly.
And I wish all family and friends much peace at this time. God bless.
Sonia Ivey
October 15, 2015
Maria, you will be missed. It was a pleasure meeting you and knowing your daughter Linda. You will forever be in my thoughts and prayers
Sonia Ivey
Jamillah Gabriel
October 15, 2015
Rachel, I know there are no words for a time like this. But I hope you can find some comfort knowing that you always did right by your mother and that you were the best daughter you could be. I'm here whenever you need me, and I'll continue to keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda
October 15, 2015
Love you every day and forever.
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