Cecilia Acosta

Cecilia S. Acosta "Chla". Chla went home to be with our Lord on May 9, 2013. Chla is survived by her children, Dolores Juaquina Acosta DeVillier and Leo Gerard Acosta; 5 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Chla was preceded in death by husband, Leonardo "Leo" Joseph Acosta; parents, Presentacin Velasquez and Della Lovato Velasquez; sister, Mary Domingo and brother, Joseph Velasquez. Chla will be missed dearly by her family and friends and will always be remembered for her advocacy for the less fortunate. Rosary Thursday, May 16, 6:30PM at Romero Funeral Chapel, Denver, reception to follow at American Legion Post #161, 6230 W. 60th Ave., Arvada, CO. Funeral Mass Friday, 10AM at Holy Ghost Church, 19th & California St. Interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Reception to follow at American Legion Post 161, 6230 W. 60th Ave., Arvada, CO. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital www.stjude.org.