Leo Acosta

Leo Acosta, age 75 of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022.
Mr. Acosta was born July 12, 1946 to Felipa and Adolpho Acosta in Artesia, New Mexico. 
Visitation for Leo will be held Thursday, February 17, 2022 from 12:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Calvary Memorial Chapel. 
Chapel services will be Friday, February 18, 2022 at 12:00 P.M. at Calvary Memorial Chapel with Sister Maria Pena officiating . Burial will follow at Prairie Haven Memorial Park. 
Leo is survived by his daughter, Renee Acosta of Hobbs, NM, two sons; Leo Luna and wife Mary of Hobbs, NM and Dominic Baiza of Hobbs, NM, three brothers; Jesse Acosta of Albuquerque, NM, Noel Acosta of Carlsbad, NM, and Rudy Acosta of Artesia, NM and one sister; Linda Callahan of Rusk, Tx, 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Leo was preceded in death by the love of his life; Paula Luna who passed away in 2021 and his parents Felipa and Adolpho Acosta.
Leo served and protected his country in the United States Navy for five years. After his Honorable Discharge, Leo loved going to the VA to encourage others not to give up and to keep going, Knowing how hard things can be first hand, Leo always was there to offer support to other veterans. 
Leo was always in a good mood and always had a smile on his face. He never let life get him down! He was so witty and intelligent , but the best thing about Leo is that he was a born again Christian and lived for his faith in God.
Leo was a sports fanatic and was an avid golfer, but nothing beat his love for music- especially rock & roll.  He loved playing his drums and singing every chance he got. 
Leo loved to tell jokes and was very charming and had a way of connecting with all those he encountered. 
Leo will be truly and deeply missed by all his family and loved ones.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Calvary Memorial Funeral Home of Hobbs, New Mexico.