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Frances Elizabeth Costilla

1956 ∼ 2008

Frances Elizabeth Costilla
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Frances Elizabeth "Lisa" Sanford Costilla, 52, of Orange, died Saturday, February 9, 2008 at her residence.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 13, 2008, at First Church of the Nazarene. Officiating will be Reverend Steve Vaughn.

Direct cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest.

Visitation will be from 5:00-9:00 p.m., Tuesday at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Lisa was born on January 19, 1956. She was the daughter of James Robert Sanford and Frances Maxine Nichols. Mrs. Costilla was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and attended First Church of the Nazarene.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Robert Sanford and Frances Maxine Nichols.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Raymond Costilla; step-mother, Margie Sanford; step-father, Nick Nichols; brother and sister-in-law, Mark Sanford and Julie; niece, Megan Postalwait; great niece, Ava Lee Postalwait; and numerous cousins.

Serving as pallbearers will be Nick Nichols, L.B. Kemp, Richard Kain, Douglas Reeves, Steve Gomez, Jeff Tomkins, Sam McLamore and Andy Rutledge.

Should friend's desire, memorial contributions may be sent to charity of choice.

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Anonymous April 20, 2008
Dear Raymond, I just learned today, April 20, of Lisa's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Lisa was a great person and I will always cherish her friendship. Yours in Christ, Linda Mott##imported-begin##LInda Mott##imported-end##
Anonymous March 13, 2008
Lisa never met a stranger and once she met you you were "Family". The depth of her love was boundless and the joy of her laughter highly contagious. She could turn the dullest of days into a party and the saddest of times into a time of joy and refreshing##imported-begin##Cyndi Kain##imported-end##
Anonymous February 14, 2008
Mark,I have such wonderful memories of Lisa from our school days.Fart rocks,silly poems,driving the riding mowerBETTER GET OUT OF THE WAY!I know she's in heaven dancing with the angels.Give my prayers to all the family.LoveLove,Barbara Bryant Havens##imported-begin##Barbara Bryant Havens##imported-end##
Anonymous February 14, 2008
Dear Margie, We are both so sorry for the loss of your beloved daughter-in-law. You and your family are in our prayers. C. J. and Bessie Huckaby##imported-begin##C. J. & Bessie Huckaby##imported-end##
Anonymous February 13, 2008
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.##imported-begin##ALBERT & ANNA SALDANA##imported-end##
Anonymous February 12, 2008
So sorry for your loss.##imported-begin##James Prince##imported-end##
Anonymous February 11, 2008
"To live is to sleep, to die is to awaken" God picked one of His flowers Saturday, a rose to add to heavens bouquet. We called this rose, Lisa. Lisa, thank you for being such a wonderful friend. I will miss you so much, especially all the laugh##imported-begin##Sue Wilks##imported-end##
Anonymous February 11, 2008
Ray, My deepest condolances. Please remember you must rely on your faith more than ever and accept God's wisdom, test, and love. If there is anything I can do for you please do not hesitate in calling me. your friend Gabe Munoz##imported-begin##Gabe Munoz##imported-end##
Anonymous February 11, 2008
To a good Friend whom I have enjoyed working with many many years. I'll miss you however, someday I will see you again in Heaven.##imported-begin##Dana Robnett##imported-end##
Anonymous February 11, 2008
Raymond, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Kenneth and Judy Barnard##imported-begin##Kenneth Barnard##imported-end##
Anonymous February 11, 2008
Ray, It is difficult to express the sadness we feel concerning Lisa's passing. May you take comfort in knowing an angel is watching over you. Lisa is celebrating her "going home day". She was an inspiration to everyone she met and embodied the spiri##imported-begin##Juanita & Ralph Wueller##imported-end##
Anonymous February 11, 2008
Raymond, Jr. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Mike and I remember many good times spent over the Easter holidays laughing and visiting with Lisa. Please know that you are in our prayers. Love, Mike, Lisa, Shane, Alyssa, and Brant Costilla##imported-begin##Mike and Lisa Costilla and family##imported-end##
Anonymous February 10, 2008
Raymond, May your faith in God and His promise of eternal life ease the sorrow you feel. I will always remember Lisa, her humor, her laughter, her wit, her joy, but most of all her selflessness and her great love of all and for all. With My Deepest Sy##imported-begin##CINDY GONZALEZ##imported-end##
Anonymous February 10, 2008
"Good friends are hard to find, harder to leave, and impossible to forget" No truer words are spoken, and I will forever cherish your friendship, Lisa. You will always have a piece of my heart. Faith, Hope, and Love were promised and those are t##imported-begin##Edna Reeves##imported-end##