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Sidney Acosta Obituary

Acosta Sr., Sidney Lee He was a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend. He died at 11:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, 2007, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 67, a resident and native of Baton Rouge and a retired employee of ExxonMobil. Visiting at Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales, on Thursday, Feb. 15, was from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting resumes at the funeral home on Friday from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Eric Gyan. Interment in Hope Haven Cemetery in Gonzales. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, April and Chuck Nickens, Gonzales; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Lee and Brigitte Acosta, Todd and Rebecca Acosta, and Kevin Acosta, all of Gonzales; a stepson, Rodney Primes, Houston; stepdaughter, Michelle and husband Darrin Landry of Baton Rouge; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Pat and Alan Tennyson and Rita and Hugh White, all of Baton Rouge, Carolyn David, Denham Springs, and Kathy and Marty Smith, Montgomery, Texas; and eight grandchildren, Jordan, Whitney and Avery Acosta, Connor and Hunter Nickens, and Rory, Cherié and Brandon Primes. He was preceded in death by his parents, George F. and Louise B. Acosta; brother, George M. Acosta; grandson, Christian B. Acosta; and nephew, Matthew Smith. Pallbearers will be Jordan Acosta, Brandon Primes, Ricky David, Kyle David, Chris Jarreau, Bernard Gautreau, Christopher Smith and Brad Bourg. Honorary pallbearers are his grandchildren. He was a longtime member of Ramblin' Oldies of Denham Springs Street Rod Club and he enjoyed cooking.

Published by The Advocate from Feb. 14 to Feb. 16, 2007.
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To the Acosta family...
My heartfelt condolenses to all of you. I was hoping that Sidney would be at our 50th classroom reunion next month. We attended BRHS and I remember sharing his friendship. God be with him and his family at this time.

Henry Freeman

March 10, 2007

To the Acosta Family,

Your loss is great and you have our deepest sympathy. He must have been proud of his wonderful family that took such good care of him.

Mark, Sandra, Stephanie & Jason Mathews

Mark Mathews

February 17, 2007

Todd, Rebecca, and Avery,

We are very sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mackall, Randi, Alex, Max, Ryleigh, & Haley Acheson

February 17, 2007

Connor&Huter
I know you miss Paw-Paw And so do I.I am saying that you & all of our family in my prayers.
Your Cousin,
Avery

Avery Acosta

February 16, 2007

Paw-Paw,
I will miss you very much.I know you are in a much better place.I know you are with Christian.
Your grandson,
Avery!!!!!!!!

Avery Acosta

February 16, 2007

Todd, Rebecca, Avery and the entire Acosta family.. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Sandy Dardeau

February 16, 2007

Todd, Rebecca, & Avery

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

DON & BRENDA PERRERE

February 16, 2007

Todd, Rebecca & Avery,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kyle, CeDe, and Kane Hanna

Kyle Hanna

February 16, 2007

Our deepest sympathy. Our prayers are with you and your family.

John & Lynette

John LaCaze

February 16, 2007

Rodney and Family,

We are very sorry to hear of your loss. We offer our thoughts and prayers for you during this difficult time.

Joe, Suzi, Miles, and Morgan Hutchinson

Joe Hutchinson

February 16, 2007

To all of the Acosta Family, especially Lee, Todd and April:

We are so sorry to hear of your loss and offer our sincere sympathies and prayers. We didn't know your Dad but knowing all of you is a strong sign of a man of goodness and love. May he enjoy the peace of Christ.

Keith, Tracy & Andre' Boudreaux

February 16, 2007

HEY PAW-PAW...
i WiLL MiSS Y0U VERY MUCH!!!
i KN0W Y0U ARE iN A BETTER PLACE, AND Y0U ARE WiTH CHRiSTAiN, AND ALL 0F Y0UR OTHER FAMiLY MEMBERS.
Y0U WiLL ALWAYS BE iN MY TH0UGHTS LiKE CRiSTAiN iS T00.
i LOVE Y0U & WiLL MiSS Y0U F0REVER,

Y0UR GRAND-DAUGHTER,
WHiTNEY AC0STA

whitney acosta

February 16, 2007

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

From the Staff of Ourso Funeral Home

February 16, 2007

Todd,
Rebecca and Avery
You will be in our thoughts and prayers and I sincerely hope you can
focus on all the great times and memories with Mr. Sid, during your time of grief. We all love you and wish you the very best.

Dale,Bridgette,Paige & Grant Denicola

February 15, 2007

Avery,
I am very sorry about your Grandfather. I know that he will always be in your heart. I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers.
Mrs. Torrie

Torrie Schexnaydre

February 15, 2007

Lee and all the family,

My deepest sympathy. I lost my dad last week and I know how hard it is. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Connie and Richard Brock

February 15, 2007

Todd, Rebecca, and Avery,

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Mr. Sidney was such a nice man. We know he will be missed. Please know that you and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and comfort you during this difficult time.

David and Rachel Simpson

February 15, 2007

Avery,

We love you very much and want you to know that we are thinking about you. God will now care for your Paw Paw.

Stephen, Hannah, Sophie & Aimee

Simpson Cousins

February 15, 2007

Todd, Rebecca and Avery
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and the entire Acosta family in this time of great loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Pookie, Clint and Chase

Dara Smiley

February 15, 2007

Todd, Rebecca and Avery:

I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my father several years ago and still miss him everyday. You must hold onto the good times and fun memories you have of this great man. They will help you through tomorrow and everyday after that. May God bless and be with your entire family today, tomorrow and until you see your father again.

Donna Kelly

February 15, 2007

KEVIN,LEE & ACOSTA FAMILY
SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF FATHER,PRAYERS & SYMPATHY FROM MY FAMILY

DALE &TINA BUNNELL & FAMILY

February 15, 2007

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Eric & Tammy Suir

February 15, 2007

Todd, Rebecca and Avery,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Will keep you in my prayers.

Janella Vidrine

February 15, 2007

WITH OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY IN THIS TIME OF YOUR LOSS.

LLOYD & SHARON HEBERT

February 15, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Darnell Richards

February 15, 2007

We send our sincerest sympathy and regret for your loss and send all of our prayers to your family.

fmc ascension

February 15, 2007

SORRY TO HERE ABOUT YOUR LOSS. MR ACOSTA WAS A NICE MAN . YOUR LOSS IS HEAVENS GAIN. MAY GOD FOREVER BLESS YOU.
CHERYLAND MOORE

CHERYLAND MOORE

February 15, 2007

You don't really know me but my name is Amanda. I am Jordan's girlfriend. I am so sorry to hear about this death. Jordan was keeping me updated on how he was doing and when I found out yesterday I was shocked. Just keep your head high and keep God in your heart. Everything happens for a reason.

Amanda Allen

February 14, 2007

Kevin,
I'm so sorry to learn of the passing of your dad. Jimbo told me this morning. Please know that my thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.

Ms. Anita (Jimbo's Mom)

February 14, 2007

I'm so sorry for your loss. Sidney will truly be missed. Doug is in Mexico and won't be back until the 20th - but he would certainly be there if he could. You guys have been such wonderful caregivers to your Dad - I know he was very proud of you and appreciated all that you did for him.

CAROL MILLER

February 14, 2007

Kevin, Lee, and Family, We are very sorry to hear of your loss. We know that this is a hard time for you, but just know that he is not suffering any longer and that he is in a much better place than we are. As long as any member of your family is alive, he will be here with you because his legacy lives on through you. We are here for you, all you have to do is ask and it will be done. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this tough time and beyond.


Jimmy and Terri Moulder
( Jimbo Rods )

Jimmy and Terri Moulder

February 14, 2007

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