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Shawn Acosta Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 6, 2012.

Shawn Allen Acosta, age 30, of Phoenix. Passed on August 4, 2012. He was born on June 5, 1982 in Mission Hills, California to Douglas and Tillie Acosta. He leaves behind to miss him his parents and siblings Bobby Justin Acosta and Aphina Aponi Lett; along with his friends from Bashas.
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September 26, 2012

Hoo My Shawnie boy I hope 1 day I will find peace I will always be with you and miss you I'm trying to put my borken heart back together but I know IT WILL NEVER BE COMPLETE but I must move forward for your sister's brother and my grand babbies. I Truely miss an affoulatout it very hard on me but I''m pushing forward I will always miss you I LOVED YOU SOOOOO MUCH IT HURTS ONLY A MOTHER CAN UNDERSTAND THEIS KIND OF PAIN

September 6, 2012

Aphina Lett

I think of you every day. I miss you so much. I wish we could have spent more time together, but I know you are in the presence of the Lord now. I love you

September 2, 2012

Felix Rojas

RIP Shawn, Never met you, your mother spoke so much about you. To the Acosta family. Even though one dies, he lives again. His spirit will always be with you. My Condolences and prayers are with your family.

August 9, 2012

Jesus Lopez

To my Boy Shawn since J.R High we rolled together, and now all I can do is wait to kicking it again where ever your at look out for me as will for you, the Rocks whats left for us but to miss a homie....

August 9, 2012

bobby acosta

Hey Shawn I really don't know wut to say im jus so lost rite now but I want u to knw I love u man n I'll always miss u n you'll always b In my heart. Man i remember wen we were lil n we would wrestle in the living room n u would b beating me up n i would yell for nana n she would come n start smacking u wit her chancla then u would run away or wen ever we would brag who's team was better between the cowboys n Steelers. Man i hav so many memories of us growing up i love u Shawn n this ain't good bye we will meet again someday but not now later later lol. I knw ur watching from above i jus wish i couldve stayed in Cali so we could b closer but jus knw that you'll always b my big brother i love u Shawn c ya later

August 9, 2012

Bonnie Meyer

My Dear sweet nephew Shawn, I miss you so. Remembering you when your parents first brought you home. You had always kept your childlike wonder and innocence, seeing the best of everyone and no matter always there to help and listen to ones troubles. Thank you for allowing me to share your life with you I shall always carry you in my heart with all the memories we have of you. May you rest in peace Love you always Aunt Bonnie

August 9, 2012

Roxanne Chavez

What's up Odie...What can I say except that you are someone that I will truly miss. You always had a special place in my heart. I'll miss talking to you about life and how you always thought I had all the answers to every questtion you ever had. I always looked at you like you were my lil bro and not my cousin. I'll never forget your smile, your laugh and most of all your huge heart. You were always there ready, willing, and able to help me with anything. Life has changed as we know it, but know that without a doubt you will always be a part of everything I do. You will be with me forever. I love you Papa.

August 8, 2012

Melissa Acosta

Dear Cousin , You will be greatly missed we all loved you sooo much . Your BiG smile funny sayings always trying to smell alyssa & J.r.s girls making us laugh even when you weren't there we always have good memories . You left us with so many questions unanswered so until we meet agian love you cuz.

August 8, 2012

Tillie Acosta

My Dearest Shawnie boy my son my 1st born you brought me so much LOVE, HAPPINESS AND JOY, you always new how to make me laugh and always were there for me when I needed you as a friend and a son. I will miss you so very much that words can't explain. You will always be with in spirit and in my heart I will visit you in my dreams and see you again one day. May you rest in peace. Your Mom

August 8, 2012

Shawn you were my lil Cali bro...Just a sweet young man and always lending a helping hand to anyone all the lil talks while driving you to work and everynow and then sipping on a few beers you will truly be missed! RIP MY LIL BROTHER!

Luv Ya
Butter

August 8, 2012

Marisa Dimov

I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Posted by Marisa Dimov

August 8, 2012

Rose Acosta

It's still unreall to me, just last week we talked on the phone and you sounded so happy, we were makin plans for me to drive out and visit u in AZ. I wish I made that drive a few weeks sooner. I'm so thankful I got to hear your voice that one last time, I'll miss the way u always called me donky and gooftroop, how youd make fun of me when id get upset, you were always so silly. Always there for me when I needed you to, at least I have 12 years of amazing memories good times and some bad but we were always there for eachother.
You'll always be alive in my hart. I'll always Love you Shawny.

August 8, 2012

Norma Gasca

Our hearts are broken in Pacoima </3 R.I.P. Shawn Forever in OUR Hearts <3 THE GASCA FAMILY

August 8, 2012

B.J Garcia

Shawnie Boy, i dnt even knw where to even start... Im still in shock n cnt believe whts really happen! Theres so many questions n answers why? I knw now u are in a better place looking over the family & as always wit tht Big Smile on ur face letting us knw ur with us celebrating ur new life wit Grandpa. I will always keep the memories close in heart. I luv u Primo n u will be missed very much!!

August 8, 2012

Monique Herrera

We send our condolences to the Acosta family ... May god bless you all during this very hard time...

August 8, 2012

Melissa Holden

Shawn I still can't believe i'm never gonna see you again.It feels like a bad dream. I haven't seen or spoken to you since high school but I can still picture your smile as if it were yesterday. I never got the chance to tell you how much you meant to me and it kills me that it has to be like this. I pray that you are peace now my dear friend. Love you Shawn

August 7, 2012

Kara Acosta-Zarate

Hey cuz, eveything still feel like a bad dream. I miss u n I love u. I'm gonna miss us punkin eachother n all r great laughs. Still remember us headin out 2 Dodger games n my dads blue sky suburban. Us rollin around n tryin 2 stay still. Or the times wit u n Bobby body slammin me wit ur mucho man & hulk pillows. Runnin away frm nana so we don't get yelled at. U still owe me my tank toy jeep tht u broke lol... I'm also gonna miss r adult talks bout how much we have grown n r early mornin texts bout how u n I were dorks n could still smell eachother frm different states. I knw ur ok... I knw ur n a much better place now... ill c u again. Its not goodbye 4 us. Jus until next time we will meet again. I'm so proud of u cuz, I love u so much n u will always b in my thoughts... I will never 4get ur smile.

August 7, 2012

Jade Dugger

Hey Shawn...Hilary just told me...Gosh I'm still processing. It seems like yesterday was New Years Eve and we were playing corn hole and laughing...I'm so glad I at least got to celebrate that with you. You had the biggest heart, and were so kind and sweet. I wish I could have seen you a last time, or had talked more recently. I can only find some relief in the fact that you'll always be alive in all of the wonderful memories I have of you. You made work at Safeway and Bashas a little brighter for me, and I can honestly say never gave me a bad memory. Goodbye and Rest Easy...You will really and truly always be missed...

August 7, 2012

Barbie Gonzalez-Olsen

My deepest most heartfelt condolences to all the Acosta/Gonzalez Family. I am grieving with you during your loss. Much love and prayer!

August 7, 2012

Angel Martinez

My deepest condolences to the Acosta family. May you all find the strength to move forward in this difficult time.

August 7, 2012

Art Chavez

Hey Primo, I just wanted to say that i love you, we will all miss you. I have watch you grown from a little boy to a grown man, you and Bobby were like my little brothers that i appreciated very much. You have brought laughter and great times whenever you were around me or my friends and my family.I want to thank you for being there for my kids as well, it is funny how things turn out, you do and say the same thing to my kids as i used to do with you and Bob.Primo i am proud of you for what you have become, I will never forget our times together primo, i will miss those calls every sunday evening or during the game when the Cowboys are doing bad. Your memory will live on with me and the Chavez family forever. Love you

August 7, 2012

Carol Romero

My Dearest Shawn, there is so much I want to say, you were like a "SON" to me and very proud the of person you were. You were the light of our family gatherings and you will be greatly missed. I can't explain the heaviness of my heart. I will continue to pray for You,Dad,Mom,Bobby and the rest of your loved ones. Please know that all memories of your life will be stored in our minds and hearts. This is not Good-Bye, but its UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN. Love You Very Much Mijo, Tia Carol

August 7, 2012

Lupe Chavez

RIP Shawn....I remember when Art told me he wanted me to meet his cousin "Killer" I was afraid because he referred to you as "killer." After meeting you and him explaining that it was a wrestling name, I felt so much better. You have left such an imprint on my life that, I will never forget. You were the big brother Anthony always wished for. You were the first boy that Mariah didn't have to take care of when you babysat, and you looked like you could pass as Ariana's big brother. You made us laugh so hard all the time. It was always a good time when you were around and for that I will be forever grateful. The kids will miss their "cous-uncle." Until we meet again dear "killer."

August 7, 2012

Armando Carmona

R.I.P. Shawn, all I have left is memories. May God bless your soul.

August 7, 2012

Albert Rojero

my condolences to you and your family ever since Shawn moved to az and i moved to utah we lost touch but thanks to facebook we found each other and whenever i seen him on we would talk and catch up. it hurts to realize my friend/brother isnt here anymore we met back in 2002 and was always a stand up guy/humble/funny/caring guy all good things. again sorry for your loss...my condolences

August 7, 2012

Suzana Chacon

My dear sweet nephew, I have always been so proud of you, a young man with the biggest heart of gold, lending a help hand to anyone and everyone who crossed your path. Shawnie I know that the Lord had another plan for you in heaven. In heaven you will always have that beautiful smile 24/7 happiness and love will surround you in abundance!!!! Not only me but so many others that had the opportunity to know you, that shared so many good times with you are the memories that will stay in our hearts forever, I LOVE YOU MY DEAR SWEET SHAWNIE "You Are Home Now" I know that my memories will keep me going forward. You are truly missed. -Your Aunt Suzie

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