He was a lifelong resident of El Paso, a member of the Catholic Church, and a veteran of the United States Navy. Mr. Acosta was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Acosta; son, Robert E. Acosta; parents, Enrique and Valentina Acosta; and siblings, Guadalupe (Lupe) Boyer; Reynaldo Acosta, Alfonso Acosta, and Lucia Hernandez. He is survived by his sister, Eva Sanchez; his wife Martha Acosta; his children Katherine Tursic (Phillip), Cecilia Nieto, and David Acosta (Christine); his grandchildren, Alisa N. West (Robert), Michael Acosta, Melissa Nieto, and Eric B. Nieto; and his great-grandchildren, Brooklyn West, Zeus Acosta, and Anastasia James.
A visitation for Enrique will be held Thursday, October 19, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Hillcrest Funeral Home, 1060 North Carolina Drive, El Paso, TX 79915. A rosary will occur on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 6:00 PM, 1060 North Carolina Drive, El Paso, Texas 79915. A funeral mass will occur Friday, October 20, 2023 at 12:00 PM at St. Joseph’s Church, 3729 Hueco Ave, El Paso, Texas 79903. A graveside service will occur Friday, October 20, 2023 at 1:30 PM at Fort Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson Ave, Fort Bliss, Texas 79906. Pallbearers will be family members and godsons.
In lieu of floral arrangements, donations may be made to the Good Samaritan Foundation at give.good-sam.com and in the comments please specify GSS Hospice El Paso.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hillcrestfuneralhomeeast.com for the Acosta family.
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