Maria del Pilar (Pilar) ACOSTA-SANCHEZ (Rankin)

Published on 20/09/2018

ACOSTA-SANCHEZ (Rankin) Maria del Pilar 'Pilar' Died peacefully, surrounded by her family at London's UCLH (University College London Hospital) on the 6th September 2018, aged 49 years. A beloved Mother, Wife, Daughter and Sister. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service to take place at St. Mary's RC Church, Cricklade on Wednesday 26th September at 11.00am. Please dress for comfort. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for 'Brighter Futures' Great Western Hospital, ( GWH ) Swindon and all enquiries C/o Cowley & Son Ltd Independent Funeral Directors, Triangle House, 62 Victoria Road, Cirencester GL7 1ES. Tel 01285 653298.

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D17DJR December 25th, 2023

Dear Mama - Merry Christmas 🎄. Another Christmas Day without you here beside us Mama. We never stop thinking of you and the life you gave us. We are ok & we are doing well. James is loving University in Swansea and studying hard with his Economics Degree. He loves Basketball and loves being the social rep for the team too. Cameron is doing great too. Predicted A*, A*, A for her A Levels and already accepted into Edinburgh University, Nottingham and others will accept her to study Chemical Engineering. She has choices.. . They are what you gave them Mama. Good, loving, intelligent kids growing into amazing adults. Just as you wanted. We love and miss you very much. Merry Christmas Mama ❤️🎄

D17DJR September 6th, 2023

5 years today. Time seems to accelerate and you still look the same Pili ❤️. We all miss you so much. James is so happy at University, starts his second year and in a house share. He had an amazing first year. Playing for Swansea University Basketball team and they won promotion. Like you! Cameron is her last year of A levels. Next month we visit Universities. She has decided to be a Chemical Engineer. Shes heading for straight A’s. and we are so proud of them. Super human beings. That was you.. You, as their Mum gave them that with your parenting. 5 years and it hurts the same today as it did then. Love you. Xxx .

D17DJR March 19th, 2023

Happy Mothers Day Mama.. We love & miss you very much. Message from Papa. James is doing so well at Swansea University. He's settled in, playing basketball for the University and gained super results in his exams. Cameron is at school in Bath doing her A levels and last week got 93/100 in her Chemistry mock. Duke of Edinburgh Gold next weekend. Rucksack, sleeping bag, tent, food and tabbing across the hills. ( can you believe it Mama? 💚. James & Cameron are testament to your love, parenting and education. Have a lovely day up there . Love you xxx Papa, James & Cameron ❤️

D17DJR September 6th, 2022

Another year passes Pilar and I know we talk via whatsapp but you would immensely proud of our children. James got his A levels to study Economics at Swansea University and Cameron got 12 As (mostly A*s in her GCSEs). Both down to you. We miss you every day and love you lots. Xx

D17DJR October 6th, 2021

Happy 20th Anniversary Pilar. It was the most beautiful day of my life. Xx

D17DJR September 5th, 2021

Tomorrow morning it will be 3 years since you moved on Mama. Not a day goes bye without the three of us thinking of you. We miss you a lot and always will. Ive attached a photo - remember we all went to Liverpool in April 2018, for Easter? We left a padlock and we signed it? .. well we went back there and we found it... Cameron with it below.. we love you Mummy.... ****

D17DJR March 31st, 2019

Happy Mothers Day Mummy - we all miss you very much. Today we will light a candle and send all our love to you in heaven. James, Cameron and I miss you every day and will remember all the happy mothers day memories we have and cherish them. Hope they are looking after you up there. Love you so much. Douglas, James & Cameron xxxxx