Nancy Jean Acosta

Nancy Jean Acosta, of Ventura, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2015, at Community Memorial Hospital, due to a sudden illness. She was born on October 23, 1940, in Montebello, California. After marrying her high school sweetheart, Andrew Acosta, the two relocated to Ventura County, where she resided until her passing.

She was known for her beautiful smile and eternal optimistic outlook, and was a loving, devoted wife, mother, sister and friend. Nancy will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Among her wonderful qualities, Nancy was very dedicated and hard working in all that she did. For 25 years she worked for the Lucky Grocery chain, and upon retiring she was elected to sit on the board of directors for the Montalvo Municipal Improvement District, now known as the Montalvo Community Services District. She faithfully served the district for the past 20 years, and spent much of her time attending meetings and conferences. Nancy also served as a representative for the Ventura County Special Districts Association and as a Special District Committee Alternate on the Ventura Regional Sanitation District Board of Directors.

Nancy was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Andrew Acosta; two daughters, Lori Acosta and Cathy Acosta; brother, John Hall; and two sisters, Judy Waite and Iris Smith. She is survived by her son, Andrew “Andy” Acosta Jr.; and daughter, Christina “Tina” Acosta; numerous nieces and nephews; and long-time friends, Sherry Alexander of Bakersfield; Ted and Marie Ophus of Medford, Oregon; Aaron Panuco of Los Angeles, Raymundo and Flora Castaneda and family of Oxnard; Sara Nicholson and family of Ventura; Helen Aguilera and family of Ventura.

Visitation will be held at the Ted Mayr Funeral Home, 3150 Loma Vista Road, Ventura on Monday, January 26, 2015, from 4:00 until 7:00 P.M., with recitation of the Rosary to follow at 7:00 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 10800 Henderson Road, Ventura, on Tuesday, January 27, 2015, at 10:00 A.M. with burial to immediately follow at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park, 2052 Howard Road, Camarillo.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Ted Mayr Funeral Home. Ventura. Condolences may be left at TedMayrFuneralHome.com.