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380 Little Canada Road East, Little Canada, MN 55117
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Kessler & Maguire Funeral HomeDeloris Costa Obituary
Deloris (nee Carpentier) Costa passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025. She was born on November 3, 1931 in Northfield, MN.
She was preceded in death by husband Pete J. Costa; son Joseph Costa; parents Raymond Carpentier and Madeline Weinand; and brother Marvin Carpentier.
She was survived by her daughter Barbara (Sue) Costa; son Thomas Costa; sister Shirley Scott; and Josephine Carpentier.
There will be a memorial service at St. John Evangelist Catholic Church (380 Little Canada Rd E, Little Canada, MN 55117) on October 9, 2025 at 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior. There will be a private burial at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date.
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Upcoming Events
Oct
9
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
St. John Evangelist Catholic Church
380 Little Canada Road East, Little Canada, MN 55117
Send FlowersOct
9
Memorial service
11:00 a.m.
St. John Evangelist Catholic Church
380 Little Canada Road East, Little Canada, MN 55117
Send FlowersServices provided by
Kessler & Maguire Funeral Home