Our amazing mom, Herlinda (Lin) Acosta Kaser, was born on October 24, 1941 to Manuel and Angelina Acosta. She passed away on July 24th, 2023 in Ojai where she had been a life long resident. In 1960, she and Douglas E. Kaser began their marriage that continued until his death in 2005. Together, they had four children, Cindy, Douglas, Elaine and Garrett. Throughout her life, she held many jobs including retail, hostessing, and tax preparation. However, the jobs she enjoyed the most were homemaker and mother. Her greatest joys were her grandchildren, whom she loved fiercely and unconditionally. Her personality was larger than life and her spirit filled any room that she was in.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her son Douglas (2022), son-in-law Thom Cowlishaw (2019) and sister Elaine Johnson. Her surviving children are Cindy Cowlishaw, Elaine Lightner, and Garrett Kaser (Beth). She also leaves behind her grandchildren Brett Cowlishaw (Kate), Jessica Weldele (Brian), Silas Ellison, Bailey Lightner, Trevor Lightner, Megan Kaser and JD Kaser as well as great grandchildren Liam and Elliana Weldele. Also mourning her passing are her brothers Richard Acosta, Ernest Acosta and Allen Acosta as well as her sister Katie Johnson and numerous nieces and nephews.
The last six years of her life, Lin was cared for and loved by the staff at Mountain Vista of Ojai, led by the incredible Nicki Perez and her wonderful family. Our family is grateful and appreciative of all the love and care that was shown to her while she was a resident of Mountain Vista.
Family and friends are invited to visiting hours Thursday evening, August 10, 2023 from 5 to 8pm in the JOSEPH P. REARDON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, 757 E. Main Street, Ventura. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2pm Friday, August 11, 2023 in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, in Ojai with a reception to immediately follow.