Korina Acosta Obituary

Acosta, Korina Perez Age 31, of Chicago, IL and formerly of El Paso, passed away August 24, 2011 in Joliet. Shaped by the Salvation Army throughout her early life, she and her husband accepted the call and became Captains serving in Idaho, California, and most recently at the Irving Park Corps in Chicago. Despite her illness, Korina put the needs of her family and others first. She was a fighter and never gave up. She loved to dance, bake, cook, and participate in dramas. She loved serving the Lord. Survived by her husband, Capt. Luis Acosta of Chicago; her children, Luis M. Acosta and Andrea Joy Acosta; her mother, Maria Perez; two sisters, Linda (Jesse) Trevino and Nancy (Eduardo) Reyes; one brother, Robert Perez; her husband's parents, Armando and Martha Acosta; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her father, Roberto Perez; one sister, Mina Perez; and one nephew, Joshua Trevino. Funeral Services Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home 3200 Black Rd., Joliet, IL. Interment St. Mary Immaculate Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to an education fund for her children appreciated. Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m. For information: 815-741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com