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Louis Francis Costa

Posted 2019-09-12 by mhenderson
Published in Today's News-Herald on Sept. 12, 2019 -
Lake Havasu City, Arizona -

Louis Costa went home to be with the Lord in the early afternoon on
September 6th, 2019, in the loving care of Jasmine Place of Lake
Havasu City. He was in the presence of several of his sons and
daughters, praying and saying their final goodbyes. Lou was 85 years
young.

Louie was born on June 26th, 1934, to Luigi and Mary Costa in
Elizabeth, New Jersey. The family moved to the Los Angeles area when
Lou was a preteenager. After attending Alhambra High School, Lou snuck
into the army at the age of 17 because of his great desire to defend
his country. After serving in the military, he came back to attend
trade school that would lead him to a 40 year career as a union
electrician working in the construction industry.

Lou has two daughters from an early marriage, a son and daughter with
Millie, his beloved wife of 35 years, and two sons from Millie's
earlier marriage. The love of his life, Millie, preceded him in death.

Lou is survived by all six of his children with whom he maintained a
close relationship over all these years. His daughters are Linda, Gail
and Trina. His sons are Tony, Jim and Dean. He is also survived by
many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Lou loved boats and motorcycles, especially Harleys. His family
started boating in the 1960's and made Lake Havasu a favorite
destination since the 70's. He loved Havasu so much that he and Millie
eventually made Lake Havasu City their retirement community. They
loved the people, the lake, the desert, the warm climate and could
often be seen riding off into another beautiful Havasu sunset.

A viewing will be held from 5-7pm Sunday, September 15th, 2019 at
Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

Funeral service will be held at Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic
Church in Lake Havasu City on Monday, September 16th, 2019 at 11am.
Interment at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Covina will take place at 11:00
am on Wednesday, September 18, 2019.


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