Ignacio (Nacho) Acosta Sr.
Passed: August 31, 2021
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Ignacio (Nacho) Acosta Sr.
Passed: August 31, 2021
Obituary
Ignacio (Nacho) Acosta Sr. went peacefully into the arms of Jesus on August 31, 2021 holding his wife’s hand. He was born in Riverside, California on July 31, 1926 to Julian Valdivia and Rita DeLeon. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings. He is survived by his wife, children, many grandchildren, great- and great-great grandchildren.
He married his wife Nora in Kansas City, Missouri in 1948 and together they raised nine children. He worked for Swift & Co. meat packing plant as a scaler for nine years before being transferred to a new plant in Tolleson, Arizona. He lived with his family in Phoenix for 29 years and moved to Goodyear 20 years ago.
After his retirement, he became very active in the Immaculate Heart Church as a volunteer for SVDP, became a member of the Parish Council, and did maintenance for the church when needed. He organized a choir for the 12 o’clock mass, played his guitar and sang, and composed songs for the mass.
He was our “Energizer Bunny”; never stopping, always fixing and inventing. He was an amazing and loving father and husband of 73 years, an inspiring, honest, and giving friend to many.
6 responses to Ignacio (Nacho) Acosta Sr.
Mary Liston says:
September 9, 2021
I will miss my handsome brother in law, his sparkling smile as l walked into the room, never a sad face, l could feel the love he had for me and everyone he knew, he was an angel in earth as he is in Heven, l will miss him so much
Chris & Lydia McGeorge says:
September 10, 2021
Our deepest condolences to the Acosta family. Please know that our hearts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
The McGeorge family
Sister Nancy says:
September 13, 2021
Sisters of Notre Dame Nancy Wellmeier and Maria Olivia Pacheco add their condolences and pray for this good friend and his family.
Jaime Acosta says:
September 19, 2021
Goodnight Dad. Thank you for everything you ever did for us. I love you!
Leticia Stein says:
September 21, 2021
Dad I miss you.Thanks you for being the best daddy to all of us. And the best to mom. We will see you soon