Mario Iglesias was born Monday, September 8, 1924 in Havana, Cuba .
he died Thursday, May 16, 2002. his recorded age was 77.
IGLESIAS Prof. Mario Iglesias, 77, of Worthington, Thursday May 16, 2002, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Professor Iglesias was a teacher, author and a member of the faculty at The Ohio State University where he taught Spanish language and culture for over 30 years. A natural-born teacher, Mario devoted his life to the education of young people of all ages, from the elementary level at Ruston Academy in Havana, Cuba to graduate students at OSU. Mario was generous in spirit, kind of heart, and always humble about his many accomplishments. He was a sage philosopher on Life, with high integrity and endless honesty. A true believer in individual freedom and openness of thought, Mario led his family to the freedom of the United States in 1961 to escape the increasingly oppressive communist regime that was taking over his beloved homeland of Cuba. Never waivering in his courage to start anew, Mario resumed his life as an educator and mentor for countless students who passed through his classes. Mario was a devoted family man, loving husband, caring father and grandfather. His dedication and devotion to his family was ever present and always visible. He was a mentor, best friend, confidante and eternal optimist. Preceded in death by his father Daniel, mother Consola and brother Norberto Iglesias. Mario is survived by his wife of 52 years, Alicia; daughters, Alicia Iglesias (John) Amoss and Amalia Maria Iglesias; grandsons, Jason Alfredo Amoss and Jonas Iglesias Amoss. Family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-7pm Sunday, May 19, 2002, at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 515 High St., Worthington (614)885-4006. Funeral service will be held Sunday at 7pm. Msgr. William Dunn officiating. Interment service will be held 10am Monday at Walnut Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends may make memorial contributions to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Grand Central Station, PO Box 4777, New York, NY 10163 or to the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, 55 E. State St., Columbus, OH 43215, in Mario's memory.