Ignacio de la Cruz Tagle, Sr.

Ignacio de la Cruz Tagle, Sr. went to be with the Lord on September 15, 2022, surrounded by his wife Herlinda and his loving family, at the blessed age of 85. He was kept comfortable and cared for by the incredible staff at the Hospice of Northwest OH, Perrysburg Center. Ignacio was born on May 3, 1937 to Ernesto Tagle and Aurora Barron, in Hidalgo, TX. He was the eldest of his 6 siblings having survived by; Ernesto, Juana (William), Braulio, and Teresa (Romeo). He is preceded in death by both of his parents and siblings; Isabel and Severa. Ignacio's priority was his family, always making sure everyone was fed and had a place to sleep. This being instilled by his mother, Aurora, since he lost his father of Tuberculosis, when he was only 5 years old. He was a survivor. Growing up along the border of the Rio Grande river, he learned that taking care of his family and hard work is what it took to live the American dream. During his preteen years, his mother sent him out in the middle of the night with a lantern, fresh tortillas and water for the many people crossing the border. Following the instruction of his mother, Ignacio made sure to bring the women with children home, so they may have a place to sleep and eat in safety. This is how Ignacio learned the value of love and providing for his family. His career in the metalworks was a long and successful one. Having to leave his education in the 8th grade to help provide for his mother and siblings, Ignacio started working as a fieldworker, working from sun up to sun down. He was a brilliant and confident man with ambitions to learn about the metal industry after he worked for a metal refinery in Hidalgo at the age of 17. It was then, that he knew what great things he could accomplish for his family. His dreams of becoming a master of the metalworks craft, took flight. Ignacio courted and married his childhood love, Herlinda, and began their family in Hidalgo before moving to northern Ohio. Once in Ohio, Ignacio paved his path to becoming a Journeyman in welding and a member of the Teamsters Union in Toledo while working for; Midland-Ross Co., Art Iron, Katy Steele and finally retiring from Tech Dynamics. Ignacio's professional highlights and involvement included; erecting the Sky Walk over Summit St in downtown Toledo, and the TARTA Park Station on Erie and Madison Streets. Ignacio was of the Catholic faith and devoted to the Holy Virgin de Guadalupe. He was a member of the Curcilliestas and the Guadalupanos, he was a Cantor and Eucharistic Minister for Liturgy. Ignacio led his family in the rosary every Friday at the home altar and testified to his recovery from addiction when he fell and a vision assured him of a miracle. He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul church, Immaculate Conception, and Little Flower Parish. Ignacio's love and compassion for people included volunteering by delivering food to those in need, from the local food pantries and would often invite homeless people to live with him so they had food to eat and roof over their head. He was a fighter for the good cause; for senior citizens, field workers, and the minority. Ignacio, along with his wife of 65 years, Herlinda, was a loving father. He instilled love of nature and earth, respect of ancestors and elders, and dedication to family. Ignacio enjoyed making his children laugh, dancing, fishing, and cooking. He made sure his children knew how to survive and accomplish their goals. He cared and educated for many of his children's friends just like his own. Ignacio is survived by all 10 of his children; Elvia (John), Norma Jean (Darrell), Ignacio Jr. (Idalia), Teresa (W. Keith), Grace (Michael), Ernest (Sharon), Joseph (Terry), Laura, Tina, and Carmelita (Terry). Ignacio is also survived by his 32 Grandchildren, 54 Great-Grandchildren, and 4 Great-Great Grandchildren. Friends may visit at the Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S. Reynolds Rd., on Monday, September 19th from 2:00-8:00 p.m. where a Rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 20th at Little Flower Catholic Church, 5522 Dorr St., Toledo, OH 43615, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment Calvary Cemetery. If you wish to watch the Funeral Mass via Live Stream please visit www.littleflowertoledo.org In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in honor of Ignacio D. Tagle Sr., to Memory Lane Care Services, 2500 N. Reynolds Rd, Toledo, OH 43615. Please view and sign our online "guest registry" at CoyleFuneralHome.com

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Ignacio de la Cruz Tagle, Sr.

May 3, 1937 - September 15, 2022