Juan Acosta

Juan "John" Villarreal Acosta, Jr., 59, was called home by his Lord to reside in his heavenly home on November 2, 2023.

John was born April 12, 1964 to Minerva and Juan Acosta, Sr. whom preceded him in death. He was born in San Angelo and spent the remainder of his life in Mertzon. He graduated from Irion County and received his certification for Farrier Services from Oklahoma State University. His passion in life was roping, being a left-handed heeler. John was self-employed and owned Acosta Dirt Works Services. He loved life, his family and his friends. Never a day went by when he didn't smile, laugh and offer a helping hand to anyone who needed it. John married the love of his life, Jodi Swanson, on January 24, 2006. John was a beloved husband, father, pepaw, brother, uncle and will be greatly missed.

John is survived by his wife, Jodi; his children, Joseph Padilla, Alexandria Mendoza and husband Stormy, Jonathon Padilla and wife Miranda, Erica Ortiz and Megan McClellan; his grandchildren, Eben Padilla, Kaiden Mendoza, Kase Padilla and Maverick Mendoza; his siblings, Angelica Calderon and husband Al, Arnaldo Acosta and wife Martha, Albert Acosta and wife Maria, and Patricia Brown; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Public viewing will be from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be11:00 AM Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Burial to follow at Mertzon Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home with reception to follow at Mertzon Methodist Church.

Pallbearers will be Arnaldo Acosta, Albert Acosta, Jordan McDowell, Stormy Mendoza, Arnulfo Narvaez and Edward Villarreal, and honorary pallbearers will be Joseph Padilla, Jonathon Padilla, Ricky Marquis, Eben Padilla, John Aguilar, Frank Gutierrez and Eli Acosta.

Psalm 23:1-6
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.