Raúl Eduardo Espinosa
Wednesday, June 15, 1927
Date of Death:
Saturday, September 17, 2022
Age:
95 years old
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Wednesday, June 15, 1927
Date of Death:
Saturday, September 17, 2022
Age:
95 years old
Wednesday, June 15, 1927
Date of Death:
Saturday, September 17, 2022
Age:
95 years old
Raúl Eduardo Espinosa
Raúl Eduardo Espinosa, retired Mayo Clinic Consultant in Neurology, of Rochester, MN, died Saturday, September 17, 2022, at the age of 95. He was born June 15, 1927 in Guaduas, Colombia to Jorge and Maria de Jesus (Bernal) Espinosa. He obtained his MD degree in 1954 from the Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá, Colombia, and came to the United States in 1955 as a resident in pathology at Atlantic City Hospital, Atlantic City, N.J. In 1957, he married Agnes M. Füger in New York City, NY. He came to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN that year as a fellow in neurology, joined the Staff in 1961, and retired in 1989. He is survived by his wife, Agnes, son Raúl (Joan), of Rochester, MN, daughter Helena (Marc), of Stillwater, MN, and daughter Elizabeth (Álvaro), of Wayland, MA, six grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his brother. His wit, intellect, and unconditional kindness will be missed by many.
A private burial is planned. Memorials should be directed to Catholic Charities USA or Catholic Relief Services. Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
Condolences
The family of Raúl Eduardo Espinosa has received the following condolences.
My sincere condolences to the family and Dr. Espinosa's dear wife Agnes. I met this kind spirt during the pandemic when I was a Charter House Screener during Covid. Even in those hard and isolating times, he was unfailing patient, kind, appreciative of our efforts and just a bright spot of in any day we were able to assist him.
Blessed be his memory.
Leslie McGillivray-Rivas
I am so sorry I just learned about his passing. I never had a chance to meet him, but he is 1 of the legends of the Neurology Department at Mayo Clinic. My deepest sympathy to you all.
Dr. Espinosa,
My sincerest condolences in the loss of your father. I witnessed love and devotion as you and your family supported your father especially in these last few weeks. May God comfort you and may your cherished memories bring you peace. Blessings to all of you!
Danika
Dr. Espinosa and family,
Very sorry to hear of the loss of your father.
Hoping you find comfort in all the shared memories.
Respectfully,
Gayle
Dr. Espinosa and family,
I am very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I am thinking of you and your family during these next days/weeks and months.
With deepest sympathy,
Cindy Boyum
Dr. Espinosa and family,
I am saddened to hear of the loss of your father (grandfather). Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers for strength and peace as you go through this difficult time.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. My sympathies to the family.
Dear Raúl,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of the loss of your Dad. Peace to you.
Kristin O’Meara
Raul, Joan and family. My condolences to you on the passing of your father. May you find comfort in your memories. Glenda Kidd