Mario T. Soria, born August 22, 1927

in La Paz, Bolivia,

reunited April 14, 2015 with his beloved wife, Simone (1930-2001).

A kind, energetic, creative man.

A mensch. The world is better because he was in it.

 

Services Friday, April 17, 4 p.m.

Desert Sunset, 3081 W. Orange Grove, Tucson, Arizona.

 

Donations in memory of Mario may be made to the Sunnyside District Alumni Association for the Simone

& Mario Memorial Scholarship,

2238 E. Ginter Rd., Tucson, AZ 85706. 

Memorial Service for Mario Torres Soria

Friday April 17, 2015

Eulogy by Rabbinic Chaplain Sandra Wortzel

 

Hello, I am rabbinic chaplain Sandra Wortzel and on behalf of Mario’s beautiful and loving family, I want to welcome you and thank you for your presence here today.

 

The Hebrew word for funeral is levayah, which means “accompaniment.”  Both in life and in death being alone is one of our greatest fears.

We are here together to comfort one another and to be inspired by a man who was vivacious, optimistic, caring, funny and wonderful and possessed great devotion to his wife and family, and an abiding kindness for everyone he encountered.

 

Today we mourn the passing, celebrate the life, and together “accompany” Mario Torres Soria on his journey to olam haba, the world to come.  Mario lived a long and fruitful life and was cherished and adored by his extensive family. 

Born August 22, 1927, Mario was 87 years and 8 months old, when he peacefully took his last breath in the comfort and safety of Via Elegante assisted living home, on Tuesday April 14th, around 9:30 in the evening, with his daughter Monique by his side.  He was visited that day by his Tucson grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who lovingly said their goodbyes to him. (continued in About Mario)