Alex Acosta, Jr. passed away on August 17, 2011 in Flagstaff.He was born in Panama City, Panama.Alex was 23 years old and an amazing individual, his personality and smile were infectious.Everyone he met became a life long friend.Alex will be remembered for his huge heart.Alex's life long accomplishments include a 4-A State championship with Millennium High School in Soccer, he along with his sister Nicole, were named regional player of the year in 2006 and received scholarships to play soccer at GCC, where he earned a Fire Science degree.He was a certified EMT and finishing up his bachelors degree.His dream was to become a firefighter, like his uncle Dave.Alex was an avid wake boarder and snow boarder.He leaves a large hole in his huge family.He will be remembered and missed and his short life will be celebrated always, by many.

Alex is survived by his loving parents, Alex and Deeanna Acosta, his loving sister, (ASU soccer star) Nicole Acosta, grandparents, Alex V. Acosta and Petra G. Orders, uncle Dave and aunt Maria Ondrejech, aunt Angie and uncle Chad Thornsley, aunt Tina Acosta and uncle Alberto and aunt Paige Acosta, his cousins Nick and Danielle Ondrejech , Amanda, Katie and Isabella Thornsley, Andy and Krista Acosta and many more extended family.Alex, we love you and we will pray for you daily.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm with Holy Rosary to be said at 7:00 pm.Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 10:00 am, both services will be at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 13720 W. Thomas Rd. Avondale, AZ 85392.Burial will follow services at Holy Cross Cemetery, 10045 W. Thomas Road, Avondale, AZ 85323.