D.S. + O.F. Huttman. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Barbara Williams on 13 Aug 1955 in Reno, Nevada. Barbara was born on 12 May 1934 in Oilman, Colorado; died on 30 Jan 2010. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The Humboldt Sun - February 8, 2010
MRS. BARBARA MENTABERRY

Our beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother (Ami), and tia (Bobo) was unexpectedly called to be with the Lord on Jan. 30, 2010, Born May 12, 1934, in Oilman, Colo., to Frank and Mary Williams, Barbara and her family relocated to Elko, where she was raised. She attended school in Elko and graduated Elko High School in 1952. Barbara then enrolled in college at Woodbury University in Los Angeles, Calif., where she was a member of the Sigma Iota Chi Sorority.

After returning from college she met the love of her life, Henry Mentaberry, and they married Aug. 13, 1955, in Reno. Making their home in Winnemucca. Barbara took a position with Nevada Bell. She left Nevada Bell to begin raising her family o on Harmony Road shortly thereafter. During that time, she gave piano lessons from home and was briefly the Society Page Reporter for the Humboldt Star. After teaching piano lessons for nine years, Barbara began her career as a legal secretary in the Humboldt County District Attorney's Office. Following 22 years in the district attorney's office, she worked for Attorney Tom Perkins, and then took a position as Law Clerk for the Sixth Judicial District Court. Barbara retired after 29 years of service with Humboldt County.

Barbara's service to her community was extensive. She was a past member of the PEO, Winnemucca Booster Club, Beta Sigma Phi, Literary Club, and St. Paul's OLV Club. Furthermore, she was a member of the Humboldt County School Board, Humboldt County Library Board, was an organist and active member of St. Paul's Catholic Church, and was chairwoman of Families in Action for Winnemucca from 1986 to 1988. Barbara had a passion for politics and was once the chairwoman of the Humboldt County Democratic Party and served as Nevada State Democratic Party Secretary. Barbara felt privileged and honored to be named Humboldt County Democratic Woman of the Year in 1971.

The enthusiasm Barbara had in her life was endless. She was devoted to her husband and children, deeply adored her grandchildren, and treasured her friends. Barbara celebrated life with family and friends in Salt Lake, gatherings in Winnemucca, and precious moments with those closest to her, Barbara is preceded in death by her parents Frank and Mary Williams; brother James Williams; and grandson Steven Mentaberry.

Barbara is survived by a significant extended family and close long-time friends.

A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Winnemucca on Feb. 6, 2010, at 12 p.m. Contributions may be made in Barbara's memory to the National Parkinson Foundation at www.parkinson.org. Arrangements are under the direction of Albertson Funeral Home.

Barbara will always be remembered by those who loved her as a "rock" to her family and friends, and a comfort to their souls. Goodbye Ami, you will forever be in our hearts.

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John Mentaberry, one of Humboldt County's pioneer sheepmen, died Tuesday in a local hospital following a long illness. He was 91. Born Sept 6, 1882, in France, he came to the United States in 1906 at the the Washburn Creek Ranch near McDermittt, which he operated until 1958 when he retired. Survivors include children John Jr and Mrs Mary Yrueta both of Winnemucca, Anne Bengoa of Orovada, Fausto of Reno, Henry and Delores Jones, both of Winnemucca, George and Eddy of McDermitt and Dave of Reno. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Rosary will be said at 8 p.m. today in the Eddy and Son Mortuary here. Requiem Mass will be said at 10 a.m. Friday in St Paul's Catholic Church. Burial will be in the family plot in the Winnemucca Cemetery.

John married Damiana Goitiandia about 1915 in San Francisco, California. Damiana (daughter of Miguel Anton Goitiandia Laca and Valentina Bengoa Madarieta) was born on 27 Sep 1893 in Mendexa, Bizkaia; died in 1964; was buried on 29 Feb 1964 in Winnemucca, Nevada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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BAUTISMOS-Registros originales
Fecha:1893-09-27
Nombre y Apellidos:Damiana, Goitiandia, Bengoa
Padre:Miguel, Goitiandia, Laca
Madre:Balentina, Bengoa, Madarieta
Mendexa-Mendexa
Parroquia:53130 San Pedro Ad Vincula
ID:454918
Página/foliof. 183 rº - vº
Fechas del libro1843 - 1895