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Carolyn Kay Acosta
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Carolyn Kay Acosta
December 25, 1953 – May 22, 2025
Carolyn Kay Acosta made her exit from this mortal world on May 22, 2025, at the age of seventy-one. She had been battling cancer since October 2024. Unfortunately, it got the best of her, and she suffered a heart attack and passed quickly.
Carolyn is survived by her daughter Samantha and her husband Andy Portillo, sons Adam Temple and Steve Patmore, grandchildren Alyssa, Gabe, and …
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What were Carolyn's favorite ways to spend free time?
If there was music on the beach, she was there. She lived supporting local bands.
If there was music on the beach, she was there. She lived supporting local bands.
If there was music on the beach, she was there. She lived supporting local bands.
What were Carolyn's favorite sports teams?
If the Dodgers happened to be on she would watch. She always cheered loudest for wha…
If the Dodgers happened to be on she would watch. She always cheered loudest for whatever spor…
If the Dodgers happened to be on she would watch. She always cheered loudest for whatever sport her grandchildren were …
What were Carolyn's favorite foods?
Of course she loved Mexican food, but a few years back I introduced her to sushi , i…
Of course she loved Mexican food, but a few years back I introduced her to sushi , it was love…
Of course she loved Mexican food, but a few years back I introduced her to sushi , it was love at first bite. Except wh…
What were Carolyn's favorite games to play?
She loved cribbage, domino's, backgammon, and if you got her on a pool table there …
She loved cribbage, domino's, backgammon, and if you got her on a pool table there was no pul…
She loved cribbage, domino's, backgammon, and if you got her on a pool table there was no pulling her away.
Timeline
Born
December 25th, 1953
Graduated from high school
1971
Moved
1978
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Survived by
Sam Portillo
Daughter
Andy Portillo
Son-in-law
Adam Temple
Son
Frances Acosta
Mother
Gabe Portillo
Grandson
Nate Portillo
Grandson
Alyssa Portillo
Granddaughter
Natalie Kess
Sister
Linda Mathewson
Sister
Ramona Nuno
Sister
Susan Frias
Cousin
Rick Kess
Brother-in-law
Natalie Acosta
Sister
Steve Patmore
Son
Michael Estrada
Uncle
Sylvia McCabe
Sister
Valerie Estrada
Cousin
Steve Estrada
Uncle
Mandy Rodriguez
Cousin
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Cause of death
Cancer
Method of disposition
Cremation
Funeral services provided by
McFarlane Mortuary
Lasting impact
Carolyn donated organs
Cornea
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