Survived by his wife, Cynthia “Cyndi” Acosta and five children – Ralph ‘Markham” Acosta (Frances), Clint (Arlene) Broadhurst, Alexandra Acosta, Jacob Acosta, and Joshua Acosta. Two grandchildren, London Broadhurst and Rocco Markham Acosta. Mark is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Acosta Ill and Pauline Acosta as well as his brother, Ralph Acosta, IV.Continue Reading
Jim Beam
left a message on October 8, 2021:
To the Acosta family: I only worked directly with Mark one time, when I observed him to help me understand how to teach a new simulator training event. But he left a very clear and memorable impression on me that he was a GOOD and WISE man. I’m so sorry I can’t be at the funeral service, because I am scheduled to work that day. Your family will be in my prayers and may God Bless and Comfort all of you in this time of grief.
Jane & David Johnson (Ken& Betty Longs family)
left a message on October 8, 2021:
Cindi we are shocked beyond belief! Your so very special to our family. Your sweet spirit and kindness got us through some very sad times with both my parents. (Ken & Betty Long). Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. May Gods peace be with you all during this awful time in your lives. Peabody with you all!!
Jane & David Johnson (Ken& Betty Longs family)
left a message on October 8, 2021:
Cindi your so special to our family and words cannot express our sincere sadness for you and your family! Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers!
Glenda Nelson
left a message on October 8, 2021:
Praying that God of all comfort be with Cyndi and the children . 2Cor.1:3-5
Gina Killian
left a message on October 8, 2021:
Mark was a shining light for me at the training center. I admired his way of putting people at ease, having fun, but making good use of the time. Without fail, he always had something to give rather it be information, an encouraging word, perspective, quick wit, and always humor interwoven in every interaction. Whenever he could, he would brag on his family, of who he was deeply proud of. He was such a great, great man, who will truly be missed and remembered by many. My deepest condolences ❤️
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Tony Burgess
left a message on October 8, 2021:
To Cyndi, and kids. I was blessed to be a friend for many years. We flew together often over those years and talked regularly about plans and wishes. We had many conversations in recent months about Mark’s relationship with Jesus, about the strength and confidence of his faith. After the “airplane talk” it always circled back to the Lord. It’s comforting to know Mark has seen and is dwelling in the majesty of God. “We sorrow not as those who have no hope”. I’ll see Mark again, just not yet. Susan and I loved him, and we love you.
Robert Vazquez Goretti
left a message on October 7, 2021:
I met Mark during his initial training at Southwest. We had several opportunities to work together and shared many conversations both on and off work. Mark was a gentle kind soul. I miss my friend. Descansa en paz mi gran amigo……
Leticia kallas
left a message on October 7, 2021:
Our hearts go out to the Acosta family.
Mark was a very special person and good friend , he will be greatly missed!
Our deepest and most sincere condolences.
C.w.
left a message on October 7, 2021:
Mark is Resting. God is Love and promises that mark is at peace.
ECCLESIASTES 9 5 & 10
Lori Hawk Fyfe
left a message on October 6, 2021:
Dear Acosta Family, Mark was a true gentleman, professional pilot and clearly a family man. Every time I saw Mark at the training center he would ask about my boys and family. And then he’d smile big and tell me the latest up dates on all of you.
I am so very sorry for your lose and for all those who loved him at Southwest.
You are all in my and my family’s prayers.
Anonymous
left a message on October 6, 2021:
So sorry for your loss.
Elaine Bohlin
left a message on October 6, 2021:
I really enjoyed working with Mark at Southwest. He had a really awesome dry and often irreverent sense of humor and he was also very smart, insightful and kind. I really wished that we could have worked together longer because he was just a blast to work with. Both of us were former law enforcement officers so we often swapped law enforcement stories. Mark really cared about the people he taught too. He had a talent for making Security and Emergency Equipment/Procedures training just as relevant to Pilots as their flight training. He had a wealth of flying experience and good judgement and the ability to pass that on to the Pilots he trained. When I handed the Pilot Security and Emergency Equipment and Procedures training to Mark prior to my retirement I have to say that in all my years of teaching law enforcement officers and pilots, I NEVER had anyone who learned as fast as Mark did or retained as much. I never worried about Security or Emergency Training once I retired because I knew I left it in good hands. It was exciting for me to hear the things he was doing to make it better. Mark was so proud of his family and spoke about them all the time. He was a good and kind man. My prayers are with his family.
Rob Nichols
left a message on October 6, 2021:
Mark, you were my mentor and biggest fan; a great family man, and an amazing friend. I knew I could call you about anything, and you'd have an answer and funny anecdote to go along with it. You brought a smile to every room you entered, and I am absolutely devistated to only be able to hear your laugh in my memories. You had so much more to teach every one of us about being passionate, humble, lighthearted, and level-headed, but for everything you did share, I am forever grateful. The legacy you leave behind is nothing short of powerful, and your anecdotes, jokes, and amazing attitude will live on in all of us forever.
Haley Grissom
left a message on October 6, 2021:
Thinking and praying for the whole family. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Dave Cooksey
left a message on October 6, 2021:
Fair Winds Good Friend. You are sorely missed. Recently, early in your illness, my text of inquiry about how you were doing was answered in such typical Mark Acosta fashion, "Doing fine sir." Short, sweet, and really saying, I'm fine, don't worry, and focus on others. Your humor, and friendship will always be a model. I will miss the one-on-one talks at work and phone conversations. you had such a clear perspective about things and always, always, prefaced your comments with others with intent of respect for position. Thank you for being Mark. No other words can describe you true caring for others. Bless your family and God Speed.
Sam Huniu
left a message on October 6, 2021:
To the Acosta family, my deepest sympathies. I’ve no doubt that your sadness is overwhelming at this time. I wish my words could bring healing, but my experience is that only time and God can accommodate that. Please know, however, Mark was my friend, as he has been to so many others. It’s been my sincere pleasure to have worked alongside Mark for the past 6 years. We never just passed each other in the halls at work like I would so many others, rather we would stop and talk. More often than not, he would be able to make me laugh. His quick wit and capacity to find humor in anything always made my day more enjoyable. Mark kept me stocked up on Cuban coffee, which powered me through many days, but Cuban caffeine can’t hold a candle to what his friendship has meant to me. I feel fortunate to have known him. May your memories some day bring comfort, and his smile be reflected in your own.
Bill Heydenburk
left a message on October 6, 2021:
Mark was a great friend to many. His quiet manner and sense of humor are things that I will always remember. While we all feel the sting of losing him, we will always be the richer for having known him. We all miss you, Mark!
Martha Wood
left a message on October 6, 2021:
Mark will be sorely missed. I have enjoyed working with him over the years.
He had a great sense of humor and was always able to put things into perspective in a unique way.
I will be praying for his family that they might find a peace that passes all understanding during this difficult time. 🙏🏻
Denise acosta
left a message on October 6, 2021:
So sorry to hear of your loss of a loved one prayers and strength to family during this difficult time
Melissa Howell
left a message on October 5, 2021:
Cyndi you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
LaNell Cook
left a message on October 5, 2021:
We want you to know you are in our prayers and we love you all so very much.
LaNell Cook
left a message on October 5, 2021:
Mark was a remarkable man as are his family. I feel they all are part of my family. Mark was a good husband, father, and grandfather and good Christian man that loved the Lord and his family above all. We know Mark is in Heaven and we will all get to see him again. We love you all and are praying for you.
Sherry Shafer
left a message on October 5, 2021:
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
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Jim Beam
left a message on October 8, 2021:
To the Acosta family: I only worked directly with Mark one time, when I observed him to help me understand how to teach a new simulator training event. But he left a very clear and memorable impression on me that he was a GOOD and WISE man. I’m so sorry I can’t be at the funeral service, because I am scheduled to work that day. Your family will be in my prayers and may God Bless and Comfort all of you in this time of grief.
Jane & David Johnson (Ken& Betty Longs family)
left a message on October 8, 2021:
Cindi we are shocked beyond belief! Your so very special to our family. Your sweet spirit and kindness got us through some very sad times with both my parents. (Ken & Betty Long). Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. May Gods peace be with you all during this awful time in your lives. Peabody with you all!!
Jane & David Johnson (Ken& Betty Longs family)
left a message on October 8, 2021:
Cindi your so special to our family and words cannot express our sincere sadness for you and your family! Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers!
Glenda Nelson
left a message on October 8, 2021:
Praying that God of all comfort be with Cyndi and the children . 2Cor.1:3-5
Gina Killian
left a message on October 8, 2021:
Mark was a shining light for me at the training center. I admired his way of putting people at ease, having fun, but making good use of the time. Without fail, he always had something to give rather it be information, an encouraging word, perspective, quick wit, and always humor interwoven in every interaction. Whenever he could, he would brag on his family, of who he was deeply proud of. He was such a great, great man, who will truly be missed and remembered by many. My deepest condolences ❤️
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Tony Burgess
left a message on October 8, 2021:
To Cyndi, and kids. I was blessed to be a friend for many years. We flew together often over those years and talked regularly about plans and wishes. We had many conversations in recent months about Mark’s relationship with Jesus, about the strength and confidence of his faith. After the “airplane talk” it always circled back to the Lord. It’s comforting to know Mark has seen and is dwelling in the majesty of God. “We sorrow not as those who have no hope”. I’ll see Mark again, just not yet. Susan and I loved him, and we love you.
Robert Vazquez Goretti
left a message on October 7, 2021:
I met Mark during his initial training at Southwest. We had several opportunities to work together and shared many conversations both on and off work. Mark was a gentle kind soul. I miss my friend. Descansa en paz mi gran amigo……
Leticia kallas
left a message on October 7, 2021:
Our hearts go out to the Acosta family.
Mark was a very special person and good friend , he will be greatly missed!
Our deepest and most sincere condolences.
C.w.
left a message on October 7, 2021:
Mark is Resting. God is Love and promises that mark is at peace.
ECCLESIASTES 9 5 & 10
Lori Hawk Fyfe
left a message on October 6, 2021:
Dear Acosta Family, Mark was a true gentleman, professional pilot and clearly a family man. Every time I saw Mark at the training center he would ask about my boys and family. And then he’d smile big and tell me the latest up dates on all of you.
I am so very sorry for your lose and for all those who loved him at Southwest.
You are all in my and my family’s prayers.
Anonymous
left a message on October 6, 2021:
So sorry for your loss.
Elaine Bohlin
left a message on October 6, 2021:
I really enjoyed working with Mark at Southwest. He had a really awesome dry and often irreverent sense of humor and he was also very smart, insightful and kind. I really wished that we could have worked together longer because he was just a blast to work with. Both of us were former law enforcement officers so we often swapped law enforcement stories. Mark really cared about the people he taught too. He had a talent for making Security and Emergency Equipment/Procedures training just as relevant to Pilots as their flight training. He had a wealth of flying experience and good judgement and the ability to pass that on to the Pilots he trained. When I handed the Pilot Security and Emergency Equipment and Procedures training to Mark prior to my retirement I have to say that in all my years of teaching law enforcement officers and pilots, I NEVER had anyone who learned as fast as Mark did or retained as much. I never worried about Security or Emergency Training once I retired because I knew I left it in good hands. It was exciting for me to hear the things he was doing to make it better. Mark was so proud of his family and spoke about them all the time. He was a good and kind man. My prayers are with his family.
Rob Nichols
left a message on October 6, 2021:
Mark, you were my mentor and biggest fan; a great family man, and an amazing friend. I knew I could call you about anything, and you'd have an answer and funny anecdote to go along with it. You brought a smile to every room you entered, and I am absolutely devistated to only be able to hear your laugh in my memories. You had so much more to teach every one of us about being passionate, humble, lighthearted, and level-headed, but for everything you did share, I am forever grateful. The legacy you leave behind is nothing short of powerful, and your anecdotes, jokes, and amazing attitude will live on in all of us forever.
Haley Grissom
left a message on October 6, 2021:
Thinking and praying for the whole family. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Dave Cooksey
left a message on October 6, 2021:
Fair Winds Good Friend. You are sorely missed. Recently, early in your illness, my text of inquiry about how you were doing was answered in such typical Mark Acosta fashion, "Doing fine sir." Short, sweet, and really saying, I'm fine, don't worry, and focus on others. Your humor, and friendship will always be a model. I will miss the one-on-one talks at work and phone conversations. you had such a clear perspective about things and always, always, prefaced your comments with others with intent of respect for position. Thank you for being Mark. No other words can describe you true caring for others. Bless your family and God Speed.
Sam Huniu
left a message on October 6, 2021:
To the Acosta family, my deepest sympathies. I’ve no doubt that your sadness is overwhelming at this time. I wish my words could bring healing, but my experience is that only time and God can accommodate that. Please know, however, Mark was my friend, as he has been to so many others. It’s been my sincere pleasure to have worked alongside Mark for the past 6 years. We never just passed each other in the halls at work like I would so many others, rather we would stop and talk. More often than not, he would be able to make me laugh. His quick wit and capacity to find humor in anything always made my day more enjoyable. Mark kept me stocked up on Cuban coffee, which powered me through many days, but Cuban caffeine can’t hold a candle to what his friendship has meant to me. I feel fortunate to have known him. May your memories some day bring comfort, and his smile be reflected in your own.
Bill Heydenburk
left a message on October 6, 2021:
Mark was a great friend to many. His quiet manner and sense of humor are things that I will always remember. While we all feel the sting of losing him, we will always be the richer for having known him. We all miss you, Mark!
Martha Wood
left a message on October 6, 2021:
Mark will be sorely missed. I have enjoyed working with him over the years.
He had a great sense of humor and was always able to put things into perspective in a unique way.
I will be praying for his family that they might find a peace that passes all understanding during this difficult time. 🙏🏻
Denise acosta
left a message on October 6, 2021:
So sorry to hear of your loss of a loved one prayers and strength to family during this difficult time
Melissa Howell
left a message on October 5, 2021:
Cyndi you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
LaNell Cook
left a message on October 5, 2021:
We want you to know you are in our prayers and we love you all so very much.
LaNell Cook
left a message on October 5, 2021:
Mark was a remarkable man as are his family. I feel they all are part of my family. Mark was a good husband, father, and grandfather and good Christian man that loved the Lord and his family above all. We know Mark is in Heaven and we will all get to see him again. We love you all and are praying for you.
Sherry Shafer
left a message on October 5, 2021:
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
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