Kahului, HI - Dana Lynne Acosta

November 14, 1958 - June 26, 2025

Dana Lynne Acosta, of Kahului, Maui passed peacefully on June 26, 2025 under the care of Hospice Maui surrounded by those she treasured most, her family.

Dana was born on November 14, 1958 in Burbank, CA, and moved to Maui at the age of 15.

She will be remembered as a beloved wife, loving mother, proud grandmother, cherished great-grandmother, and fur baby momma. Dana's devotion to family embodied love, and her quiet kindness, strength, and grace will remain rooted as the heart and core of anyone fortunate to have been loved by her.

Dana dedicated 39 years of her life to serving the Maui community through the County of Maui, Kaunoa Senior Services, where she worked as a Retired Senior Volunteer Program Specialist. Through her work, she inspired countless colleagues, volunteers, and touched the lives of many seniors, leaving a legacy of kindness, compassion, and service to the community.

Beyond her career and family, Dana found joy in the simple beauty of nature. She lovingly raised butterflies- finding peace and wonder in watching them transform and take flight. Dana will be remembered for her radiant smile, gentle heart, sweet tooth, infectious laugh, and unwavering devotion to her family and community. Her nurturing spirit will continue to live on through those she loved and inspired.

Dana is survived by her husband of 48 years, Rizal Acosta; children: Jonathan (Heidi) Acosta, Becky Ferguson; Grandchildren: Lilyana and Kaylia Ferguson, Gavin, Ehren, Micah and Nixon Acosta, and great-grandson: Titus-James Nishioka. Brother-in-laws, George (Daryl) Acosta, & Dallas (Renita) Acosta, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joan and George Delaney Chalk, Jr.; son-in-law, Rusty Ferguson.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Oskie Rice Arena Clubhouse, 523 Olinda Road, Makawao, HI. All who knew and loved Dana are welcome to join in honoring her life and memory.