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for Joel Acosta
Jim porter
January 8, 2023
Pushing thirteen year my best friend has been absent from us and present with his Lord. Now I see pictures of his grandsons & mine in the wrestling room at practice together , I miss you Joel but alway smile when I think of you. Jim Porter
July 1, 2019
Happy Birthday old Friend
Judy Metcalf
June 12, 2012
Dear Family of Joel Charles Acosta. I will re-introduce myself, I am the lady that spent time with you in the waiting room of the hospital where Joel was. My name is Judy Metcalf, my husband Tom had surgery June 2. My dear sweet Tom died of mesothelioma on March 16, 2012.....So, as I say my evening prayers for Tom, I will also say prayers for your Joel. My best to you all. Judy
February 7, 2012
We miss you very much big Joel.
Mizz Audrey&Robert Grayson
July 19, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Harvey Cole
July 12, 2011
My wife Gwen & I would like to extend our condolences to all of Joel's family. As one of Joel's high school teachers & wrestling coaches I will always remember his humor, great smile, friendliness.
Harvey & Gwen Cole
July 7, 2011
Dear Sandy and family - I was in church the other Sunday and our Pastor Bob of CBC Waterford was talking about Joel's pasing and I was in shock. Please accept my condolences and I am so sorry for your loss. May the Lord bless and keep you, may His face shine upon you and be gracious to you all.
God Bless you
Cindy Williams (Maxon) and family
Michael Zlab
July 4, 2011
I am saddened at learning of the Loss of Joel. He will be greatly missed, He was greatly appreciated. You tried your hardest Joel and you did a good job. That's all anyone could ask for. May you be comforted at your loss Acosta family. He is looking over you now...
Michael Zlab
Judy Metcalf
June 26, 2011
Dear Sandi and families...my first note in Joel's guest book did not come out like I wanted it too....it should have read;Dear Joel Jr. and family...and my best to your grandparents. Judy
Judy Metcalf
June 26, 2011
I met your family at UCSF on June 2nd of this year, we all shared the waiting room at the ICU. Please tell your parents that I think of them often, and just how kind your entire family was to me during there time at the hospital. My husband Tom is doing pretty good, still recovering. He is in a lot of pain but seems to get through it every day. We go back to SF this coming Monday, Tom has an app. w/Dr Jahan who is a clinical trail chemotherapy doctor. Not sure when Tom will start the program, but hope it is soon. My prayers and good thoughts go out to you all. Give my best to your dear parents. Judy Metcalf PS/tell Rudy that I say HI...
Sharon Choate-Baldwin
June 25, 2011
Dear Acosta Family -
Joel was warm, kind and sincere, both as an adult and as he was growing up. He never missed an opportunity to say hello and asked how family was. I can remember being so proud to be from Hickman while watching him wrestle in highschool. And I can see how proud he was of his children when he spoke of them to me later in life.
Our family sends our deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers.
Charles Jacobson
June 25, 2011
Dear Acosta Family. My heart goes out to you. I can picture Joel training for that state title up in heaven.(:
June 24, 2011
To the Acosta family: We were saddened to here that Joel lost his battle with cancer. He is now in a better place. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time.
Dick and Karen Manning
Angie Bebereia
June 23, 2011
Dear Acosta: My prays are with you during this time of loss. Joel was a kind and wonderful brother in Christ and we will miss his smiling face,but I know that he is now smiling with Jesus. Love to your family always Angie Bebereia
Nancy (Rubio) Teeples
June 23, 2011
Dear family, my children and I express our sorrow for the loss of Joel. My older son John Rubio wrestled with him and our family spent many hours watching all our Hughson wrestlers. May our Lord comfort you in this hard time.Sincerely, Nancy (Rubio) Teeples, John, Salina, Charles & Amy Rubio
Craig Plante
June 23, 2011
I moved to Hughson from Modesto in 8th grade. I had just barely begun to know the hometown crowd when I was introduced to the Hickman kids as a Freshman in high school. These kids all seemed to be polite, but tough-as-nails types. Joel was one of these. What's funny is I remember the first time I met Joel. He was joking with a bunch of the older kids and he asked who I was. I introduced myself and he said, "Well, my name's Nyoel, Nyoel Acosta." It took me a little while after that to realize he was saying "Joel" rather than "Nyoel." I still laugh about that. I don't know if it was his banged up nose or my city ears but I always had a good time calling him "Nyoel."
"Nyoel" was one of those very special people that never uttered a put down or bad-mouthed others. If he didn't have anything good to say, he just didn't say it. I wish I could be more like him.
"Nyoel" will be missed. He was a kind and strong man with a gentle heart.
Gary Houx
June 23, 2011
When my husband, myself and our three boys moved to Hickman, we enjoyed watching many baseball games with Joel, Sandi, Joel JR, and Jake. Joel and Gary spent many hours building a new snack wagon( mainly Joel) for the Hickman Youth Baseball and Softball league. We enjoyed many Friday nights watching Hughson Huskie football games with the whole Acosta family. Joel and Sandi were always very gracious with sleep overs with the boys especially Jake and our youngest Derrick. Joel and Sandi be very proud that you raised two very great young men. Our whole family will miss you Joel greatly.We pray for you and your entire family. Words can not express how much you will be missed. Rest in peace our friend. Gary, Susan, Mark, Nicholas,and Derrick Houx
Beverly Botelho
June 22, 2011
Sandy, sending you and yours (((HUGS))) and prayers.
John Rubio
June 22, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to the Acosta Family. I am a much better person for growing up with and knowing Joel. We will miss you very much. May God bless you all.
Teresa Elliott Miller
June 21, 2011
My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you all. I am glad to have known Joel.
June 21, 2011
Joel was one of a kind. I wiill miss him. Mr. and Mrs Acosta, Clifford, Gary, Simon my buddy and Rudy my heart goes out to you all. I have always considered us as Hickman family. Spent many good times with you all. RIDE COWBOY RIDE!!!! Norman Morrison
Don & Laurie Avey
June 21, 2011
Joel was a friend like no other, you will be truly missed. We have had so many fun times at the different NFR's, trap shooting, and so many other outdoor occasions. May you bring joy to the world above, we will never forget you here.
Janis Phipps
June 20, 2011
My deepest condolences to the Acosta family. Your family has always been special to my family since we moved to Hickman in the late 60s. Now Joel will be able to meet up again with my parents and brothers in a beautiful place to share old and new memories. Love to you all!
June 20, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Joel was a pleasure to know and to do business with. Matt Rolicheck (Valleywide Mtg)
Travis & Cassie Olson
June 20, 2011
My family has known Joel since 1995 through wrestling he was one of my son idols and a great guy with a great family. He will be greatly missed. To Sandy,Joel Jr and Jacob, May your wonderfull memories be your support in this time of loss. with deepest sympathy,
Lois (Hyatt) John
June 20, 2011
Knowing him since 1st grade has been a delite now knowing he's waiting for us all in Heaven is even better. God Bless his family and help them lean on you. Love and Prayers Lois(Hyatt) John
Lisa Clawson
June 20, 2011
So sorry for your loss, Joel will be missed by many! I have known Joel for many many years growing up here in Hickman he always had time to say Hi and see how the family was doing when passing by the local HIckman Post office and store. Again Joel and Jacob so sorry for your loss!
Rick Johnson
June 19, 2011
After many years I got to meet Joel again when I was in town visiting family and attended Calvary Chapel. It was a blessing to see the new work the Lord had done in his life.
Doug Biggs
June 19, 2011
What a great loss so young. Thanks Lord for putting Joel in my life letting me know him. He was a great guy . May you Rest In Peace,God Bless You
The Amarillas Family
June 19, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Robin Burris
June 18, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kathy Hankins
June 18, 2011
Sandi and boys I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Derek Price
June 18, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the Acosta Family. Joel was my best friend @ Hughson High.
Toni Strange
June 18, 2011
The Strange family sends our deepest heartfelt condolences to the Acosta family, I especially will miss talking to Joel at the wrestling tornaments he was an exceptional wrestler, I was proud to know him.
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