Family/Spouse: G. Stanley. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. A. Stanley

Notes:

Rafael Erquiaga passed away on May 27, 2007, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 4, 1928, to Maria Visitation (Goitiandia) and Rufino Erquiaga in Bizkaia, Spain. He immigrated to the United States in 1954 to work as a sheepherder before pursuing a career in mining. He became a U.S. citizen in 1960 and returned to Euzkal Herria to marry the love of his life, Felipa Uriguen. The newlywed couple came to the United States on June 21, 1961, to begin their new lives together.

After mining in Getchell and Lovelock, Rafael planted his roots in Battle Mountain, working for Battle Mountain Gold Company for 26 years. Retiring in 1993, he loved to fish, garden, tend his grapevines and make Basque wine (txakolin). Above all, he enjoyed spending time with his family. His life was outstanding example of a strong work ethic, filled with integrity and devotion to family.

Rafael is survived by Felipa, his wife of 46 years, son Ralph (wife Lois) of Battle Mountain; daughters Angie Hernandez (husband Robert), Mary Stanley Romero (husband Gary) of Reno. He was so happy to be the “World’s Greatest Aitxitxe” to Hannah Erquiaga and Jayson Cutler of Battle Mountain, as well as Amaia Stanley, Jason, Ryan and Jamie Romero of Reno.

He is survived by brothers Antonio, Joaquin and Ramon, sisters Martina and Miren of Euzkal Herria and brother Eusebio of Battle Mountain. He is also survived by numerous cousins in northern Nevada.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Felix and Jose Maria and sister Natividad.

A rosary was held at St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Battle Mountain on Thursday, May 31, at 7 p.m., with funeral services Friday, June 1, at 10 a.m. Arrangements are entrusted to Albertson Funeral Home of Winnemucca.

Rafael married F. Uriguen Aramburu [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

BAUTISMOS-Registros originales
Fecha:1889-10-16
Nombre y Apellidos:Rufino, Erquiaga, Bengoa
Padre:Martin, Erquiaga, Urizar
Madre:Micaela, Bengoa, Madarieta
Nota marginal: Matrimonio;
Localidad:Ea-Natxitua
Parroquia:52060 Santa María de la Consolación
ID:388170
Página/folio f. 144 vº - 145 rº
Fechas del libro 1875 - 1909

Rufino + Maria Visitacion Goitiandia Bengoa. Maria (daughter of Miguel Anton Goitiandia Laca and Valentina Bengoa Madarieta) was born on 02 Jul 1896 in Mendexa, Bizkaia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

BAUTISMOS-Registros originales
Fecha:1896-07-02
Nombre y Apellidos:Maria Visitacion, Goitiandia, Bengoa
Padre:Miguel, Goitiandia, Laca
Madre:Balentina, Bengoa, Madarieta
Nota marginal: Matrimonio; Defunción;
Localidad:Mendexa-Mendexa
Parroquia:53130 San Pedro Ad Vincula
ID:1305402
Página/folio f. 003 rº
Fechas del libro 1896-01-13 - 1946-12-22

Notes:

BAUTISMOS-Registros originales
Fecha:1853-09-05
Nombre y Apellidos:Miguel Anton, Goitiandia, Laca
Padre:Jose Antonio, Goitiandia, Gabiola
Madre:Maria Magdalena, Laca, Zaldei-echevarria
Localidad:Mendexa-Mendexa
Parroquia:53130 San Pedro Ad Vincula
ID:454846
Página/folio f. 021 vº
Fechas del libro 1843 - 1895

Miguel married Valentina Bengoa Madarieta on 29 Jul 1882 in Ispaster, Bizkaia. Valentina was born on 08 Apr 1853 in Ispaster, Bizkaia*. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

BAUTISMOS-Registros originales
Fecha:1853-04-08
Nombre y Apellidos:Valentina, Bengoa, Madarieta
Padre:Domingo, Bengoa, Mendasona
Madre:Maria Catalina, Madarieta, Altaliorraga
Localidad:Ispaster-Ispaster
Parroquia:53060 San Miguel Arcángel
ID:428014
Página/folio f. 064 rº - vº
Fechas del libro 1846 - 1888

Notes:

Married:
Fondo: Fondos Parroquiales, San Miguel Arcángel
Título: Libro nº6 de registros originales de casados de la parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel de Ispaster. 16-06-1855 / 05-02-1986.
Fechas extremas: 1855 - 1986
Folio/Página: 097 vº