Life long Colton resident, Dora Acosta passed away on April 14, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years John Acosta . Dora is survived by sons John and Mark Acosta, daughters Diana (Ernie) Santana, Laura (Clark) Burnett, grandchildren Moses & Kristen Felix, Adrienne & Alec Acosta, Johnny & Daniel Acosta, and great grandchildren Alexa & Jonah Ayala. Dora retired from the Colton School District after 32 years and was a member of the San Salvador Church Bereavement Ministries for 24 years. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 11:00 AM at San Salvador Church, 169 West L Street, Colton, CA. Burial will be held at 1 PM at Hermosa Cemetery, 900 N. Meridian Avenue, Colton.
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