1920
2013
ACOSTA, MARY FRANCES
January 27, 1920 – November 18, 2013
Mary Frances Acosta, 93, of Littleton, CO, passed away November 18, 2013. She was born in Michoacan, Mexico to Jesus and Manuela Cansino. Her father was a talented musician and railroad worker, her mother was a dedicated homemaker. Mary was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Manuel Jesus Acosta; her brother, Joseph A. Cansino; and her parents. She grew up in several small towns between Pueblo and Castle Rock. She attended Douglas County schools. Mary and her husband Manuel settled in Littleton in 1939 and live there the rest of their lives. During World War II, she supported the war effort as a mortar munitions inspector at the Heckethorn Manufacturing Company located in downtown Littleton. She also worked at the Martin-Marietta plant in Waterton making rockets and bomb shells. Later in life she worked at Blue Cross & Blue Shield Insurance in Denver as a senior claims adjustor, retiring in 1985. Mary enjoyed learning about different countries and cultures, especially visiting her family in Panama. She regularly visited and supported the Denver Museum of Nature and Science (formerly Denver Museum of Natural History) and traveled vicariously by attending the weekly travelogues at Phipps Auditorium. She loved watering her large lawn and flowers during the summer and enjoyed meeting new people and talking for hours. Mary devoted her life to her family. Later in life Mary was particularly thankful to the TMC Meals on Wheels for their tasty meals and kind visits, and to her daughter-in-law, Gisela, who lovingly spent many months visiting and caring for her. She is survived by her six children, Manuel, Esther, Arthur, Cristina, Teri and Daniel, 16 grandchildren (Anna, John, Michael Coffey, Teresa, Karen, Robert, Michael Acosta, Phillip, Marty, Anthony, Mark, Stefanie, Dana, Jenifer, Eric and Patrick); numerous great grandchildren; several great-great grandchildren; and siblings, Josephine Seigel, Charles Cansino, Louis Cansino, Sarah Peterson and David Cansino. A funeral mass will be will be held on Tuesday, November 26, at 11AM (10AM viewing) at Saint Mary Catholic Church, 6853 S. Prince Street, Littleton, CO. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations may be sent to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80205, 303-370-6000, www.dmns.org.
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6 Entries
December 26, 2013
May God give you strength, support and comfort during this difficult time? Be assured of his deep love and concern for you. 1 JOHN 4:9, 10, 19.
With My Deepest Sympathy,
November 26, 2013
Bill Siegel and Family
We want to express our sympathy for the loss of Aunt Mary. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you find peace and comfort during this difficult time.
November 24, 2013
Nanette Peterson
There are no words that can heal the hearts of those left behind. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Aunt Mary will be missed. Love to you all.
November 24, 2013
Carisa Acosta
Mary was a nice mother in law .She will be missed
The family is in my thoughts n prayers
November 23, 2013
Annie Trujillo
We send our deepest condolences to Mary's family. We remember the Acosta's as long-time Littletonites, and dear friends.
November 23, 2013
Don Peterson
I remember Aunt Mary as being a very sweet, genteel lady who always greeted us warmly and made us feel welcome when we would visit. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
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