Manuel Perez Acosta, age 90, of Bakersfield, California passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. Born to Felicita Perez and Eugenio Acosta on May 31st, 1933, in New Mexico, he was the 6th child of 8 children. Manuel moved to California in the mid 1940’s and moved around the state as a field laborer. He settled in around Delano where he met the love of his life Eva Ramirez, daughter of a well-known minster. They married in 1954 and started a family in Delano. Manuel soon moved to Bakersfield and started a new job with Southern Pacific Foundry's where he would retire after 21 years. Manuel and Eva had two children, Deloris L Acosta and Manuel P Acosta Jr. Manuel attended and was a founding member of El Buen Pastor (known now as Life House). He loved God, his family, his church and especially his pastor, Pastor Saul. Manuel lived an outstanding life and was completely ready to go heaven to join his wife, Eva. Manuel is survived by his sister Josie Robles, two loving children Lori and Manny, his four grandchildren Joey, Manuel III, Angelina, Jacob and a host of loving nieces and nephews who will miss him dearly. Pall bearers are Joey Ramirez, Manuel Acosta III, Jacob Acosta and Angelina Acosta.
A visitation for Manuel will be held Thursday, July 20, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary, 9101 Kern Canyon Road, Bakersfield, CA 93306. A funeral service will occur Thursday, July 20, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 9101 Kern Canyon Road, Bakersfield, CA 93306. A graveside service will occur Thursday, July 20, 2023 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, 9101 Kern Canyon Road, Bakersfield, CA 93306.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hillcrestmemorial.com for the Acosta family.
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