Notes:

Birth:
Nombre Joaquina Anselma
Apellidos Yriarte, Galdos
Fecha 1861-04-15
Padre Jose Manuel, Yriarte, Galdos
Madre Maria Agustina, Galdos, Basurco
Fondo Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, Mutriku
Título 19º Bautismos
Folio/Página 16r
Nº Partida 51

Joaquina married Domingo Maria Pagoaga Alcorta on 30 Jan 1888 in Mutriku, Gipuzkoa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
BAUTISMO
Nombre: Maria Manuela
Apellidos: Pagoaga, Yriarte
Fecha: 1890-05-09
Padre: Domingo Maria, Pagoaga, Alcorta
Madre: Joaquina Anselma, Yriarte, Alcorta [Yriarte Galdos]
Fondo: Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, en Mutriku, Gipuzkoa
Título: 20º Bautismos
Folio/Página: 236
Nº Partida: 32

Maria married Juan Domingo Aldecoa Urruzuno on 03 Feb 1913 in Boise, Idaho. Juan was born on 02 Feb 1883 in Natxitua, Bizkaia; died on 14 Feb 1975 in Boise, Idaho. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Born at Aranzamendi Baserria in Mutriku.

Family/Spouse: Jesus Bengoa. Jesus was born on 14 Jan 1900 in Nabarniz, Bizkaia; died on 19 Dec 1980 in Susanville, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Extracto de Partida de BAUTISMO

IDENTIFICACIÓN
Nombre: Ygnacio Maria
Apellidos: Pagoaga, Yriarte
Fecha: 1894-10-07
Padre: Domingo Maria , Pagoaga, Alcorta
Madre: Joaquina Anselma, Yriarte, Alcorta
Observaciones: ----------
LOCALIZACIÓN
Fondo: Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, en Mutriku, Gipuzkoa
Título: 20º Bautismos
Folio/Página: 391
Nº Partida: 84
Perteneciente a Diócesis: Vitoria
Territorio Histórico: Gipuzkoa
Código de Referencia:
(Para citaciones) Archivo Histórico Diocesano de San Sebastián
DEAH/F06.122//4590/001-02(p.391,nº84/B1894-10-07)
Signatura: 4590/001-02
Sig. Microfilm: M581-03 ; M582-01
Sig. Digital: 459000102-0196
Registro Informático: 1500044
Data Versión: 2008-07-28

Ignacio married Marie Yribar Andraca on 01 Dec 1921 in Boise, Idaho, and was divorced in 1933. Marie was born on 17 Jun 1903 in Boise, Idaho; died on 15 Jan 1990 in Boise, Idaho. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Andrew Donald Bowels. Andrew was born in 1917; died in 1994. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Basilio married Dorothy Bicandi on 2 Jan 1948 in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dorothy was born on 10 Jan 1922 in Barber, Idaho; died on 7 Apr 2014 in Boise, Idaho. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Benedicta "Bene" Aldecoa Wilson 1919 ~ 2016 Benedicta "Bene" Aldecoa Wilson passed away at her home, Friday, January 22, 2016, at the age of 96. Bene was born May 17, 1919, in Boise, to John Domingo and Maria Pagoaga Aldecoa, who immigrated from the Basque Country. She was the fourth of their five children. She had a wonderful childhood with her siblings and cousins in Boise, and summers visiting her father's mountain sheep camps. Bene attended St. Teresa's Academy and there her lifelong love of music began. She was an accomplished pianist and harpist. She studied music at both St. Mary's of the Wasatch in Salt Lake City, and at the University of Washington in Seattle, where she graduated in May 1941. After graduation she woorked for the Red Cross, and later the Army Corps of Engineers in Boise. During World War II, Bene and her sister, Delphine "Del", were FAA air traffic controllers in Great Falls, Montana. After the war, Bene returned to Boise and was a secretarary for Idaho Power. Bene met her husband, Dr. Richard "Dick" Wilson, on a double date with her sister, Del. Bene and Dick were married December 17, 1950 and had two children, Jeanne and John. After her husband passed away in 1966, Bene worked as a secretary for Idaho's Secretary of State, Pete Cenarrusa. After retiring, Bene enjoyed traveling the world, playing golf and bridge, and especially liked spending time with her family and grandchildren at her lakeside cabin in McCall. She was a volunteer for St. Alphonsus Auxiliary and the Morrison Center. She was a member of the Catholic Women's League, the Boise Junior League, and Hillcrest Country Club. She also played the harp for the Boise Philharmonic during their early years. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sister, Maurina Bowles (Andrew), brothers, Basil (Dorothy) and Manuel Aldecoa. She is survived by her sister, Delphine Aldecoa; daughter, Jeanne Wilson; son, John Wilson (Dolores); grandchildren, John Pidgeon, Marisa Berndt (Michael), and Richard and Tony Wilson; and great granddaughter, Amaya Berndt. A Rosary in Bene's honor will be held at 7:00 pm, Friday, January 29, 2016 at Summers Funeral Home, Boise Chapel, 1205 W Bannock St, Boise. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:00 pm, Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 811 S Latah St, Boise. A reception will follow at Hillcrest Country Club, from 2 till 5 pm. Our family's special thanks go to her caregivers, James Maloy, and especially to Sharon Beets, who took care of Bene until she passed. Also, thanks to Bene's doctor, Mary Barinaga, for her care and compassion, and St. Alphonsus Hospital and Hospice. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Children's Home Society of Idaho, 740 Warm Springs Ave., Boise, 83702; Home Together (benefitting adults with autism), 4312 Edgemont, Boise, 83706; the Idaho Humane Society, 4775 Dorman St., Boise, 83705; or your favorite charity. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Bene's memorial webpage at www.summersfuneral.com.
Idaho Statesman, The (Boise, ID) - Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Family/Spouse: Richard H. Wilson. Richard was born on 23 Jun 1917 in Moscow, Idaho; died on 20 Apr 1969. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1922 - 2020

Delphin-e J. Aldecoa, affectionally known as "Aunt Del", passed away at her home March 20, 2020 at the age of 97. Delphine was born September 9, 1922 in Boise to John Domingo and Maria Pagoaga Aldecoa, who immigrated from the Basque Country. She was the fifth of their five children, Maurina, Basil, Manuel, and Bene.

Delphine had a wonderful childhood with her siblings and cousins in Boise with summer visits to her father's mountain sheep camps. Del began first grade at St. Theresa's Academy at the age of four and graduated at 16. She attended the University of Idaho graduating in 1942, where she was a member of Alpha Phi Sorority and a Fiji Wonder Girl. She was an excellent student, but found time for golf, tennis, and dancing.

When World War II broke out, Del and her sister, Bene, were hired as FAA Air Traffic Controllers in Great Falls, Montana. They were young college graduates thrown into the infancy of air traffic control and Del loved it! At the end of the war, she competed for a job at the Boise Air Terminal. Garnering this position speaks to her competence as this was considered a man's world and typically fell to Gls returning from the war. By 1971, she rose to Assistant Chief and many grateful pilots told stories of that clear, calm, professional voice guiding them to safety. In 1971, Del became Tower Chief at Hillsboro, Oregon. She was the first woman Air Traffic Control Tower Chief in the Pacific Northwest, and the second woman Tower Chief in the U.S. She left that position in 1975 and returned to Boise to help with her aging parents. During her career she was honored in the Idaho Aviation Hall of Fame, and a plaque with her picture is in the Boise Airport as well as seven other Idaho airports. Her honors include the Amelia Earhart Medal, Northwest Aviation Council Achievement Award, Federal Business Association Outstanding Service Award, and the Idaho Statesman Distinguished Citizen Award. Del lead an exceptional life for a woman of her era entering a field typically designated for men, but who earned her advanced positions through hard work, professionalism, and competence. Throughout, she was a lady who earned her colleagues' respect.

Although Del's career was important, family, friends, and community were integral to her life. While working she served as President of the Jr. League of Boise as well as volunteering at St. Alphonsus Hospital. She was a delightful hostess for many friends and enjoyed golf and tennis at Hillcrest Country Club. She sadly had lost her fiancé during the war, but her nieces, nephews, and godchildren replaced the children she might have had. They all loved and respected her. She was a mentotor, friend, and aunt. Her charm and ability to bring calm to turbulence was infamous. She had a talent for listening nonjudgmentally and offering sage guidance through problems. She taught her nieces and nephews bridge and water skiing. All have great memories of vacations in McCall and were the recipients of bountiful gifts from her worldwide travels. In her last few years, she looked forward to spring trips to Arizona with her nieces for shopping and sun. She loved family Sunday dinners and was so appreciative of the ladies from "Bridges" and Hospice who made staying in her home possible.

Our family has lost the last of her generation and we are all saddened as there is a large empty place in our lives.

Delphine is survived by three nieces, Patricia Ely, Suzanne Brown, and Jeanne Wilson, and her nephew John Wilson as well as their families.

Due to the "virus" a funeral and celebration of Delphine's life will be postponed. In Delphine's memory donations to Sacred Heart Parish, Boise would be welcome. She was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Church and a devoted Catholic.

(published in Idaho Statesman, Legacy.com on Apr. 5, 2020)

Notes:

Longtime Susanville resident and community volunteer Irene D. Trout passed away the morning of May 12th, following a short and pain-free fight with cancer. She celebrated her 90th birthday in January at a surprise birthday party in Chico arranged by her daughter, Linda Purdy From. Friends and family from throughout California and as far away as Oslo, Norway, and Idaho attended.

She was born January 25, 1925, in Boise, Idaho, to Jesus “Jess” and Josefa (Pagoaga) Bengoa, who were both born in Spain. The family soon moved to California where her brother, Louis, was born in 1926. Her father worked at the California Fruit Exchange and the family lived in the Fruit Growers area of Susanville.

She attended local schools, graduating with the Class of 1943 at Lassen High School where she worked on the yearbook, “Rays of Purple.” Following her passion to become a nurse, she moved to San Francisco and attended classes at Children’s Hospital. She then completed post-graduation course work at Cook County Hospital in Chicago.

Irene worked as the Nursing Supervisor at the Lassen County Hospital for 10 years. In 1963, she became Nurse Supervisor II at the opening of the California Correctional Center, working there until retirement in 1987. She attended nursing conferences in numerous locations, including Tokyo and Singapore, and kept her nursing license throughout her life, making many life-long friends over her career.

In retirement, she remained busy with community organizations, ever in service to others. She was appointed to the Lassen Community College Board of Trustees, Area 1, in 1994, and successfully ran for a four-year term in 1996. She also served for a period as board chair. She was instrumental in organizing a local volunteer base for the Red Cross in 2002, and helped originate the local hospice organization.

Every month Irene was a dependable volunteer for the community commodities distribution, and was a volunteer for the local Salvation Army. She chaired the Citizen’s Advisory Committee for the California Correctional Center and High Desert State Prison, and helped organize yearly retiree activities for the California Correctional Center.

She also served as a past officer and participant in several local senior citizen organizations.

Her other memberships included the California State Employees Association, the Nataqua Neversweats RV group, and area Basque associations. She was also active in the Lassen High School Alumni Association.

Irene was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, serving many years on the church’s Caring and Sharing Committee and delivering the sacrament to homebound parishioners. She routinely visited the sick and “adopted” persons who could use her assistance. Throughout her life, she was committed to charity and service to others.

She married James Purdy of Purdy Brothers’ Logging and raised a daughter Linda Marie. Later in life, she was a 35-year companion to Chuck Mankins, who died in 2007. She is survived by her daughter Linda Purdy From (Nick) of Oslo, Norway; Sarlat, France; and Chico; grandsons Nikolai of Los Angeles and Alexander of San Francisco, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 16th, followed by a reception at Monsignor Moran Hall.

Family/Spouse: James Purdy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Josephine Satica. Josephine (daughter of Ruperto Zatica Zabala and Bernardina Ylzauspe Maripizena) was born on 20 Jan 1925; died on 3 Apr 2007. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Richard "Pag" Pagoaga 1922 ~ 2015 Richard "Pag" Pagoaga, 93, of Boise, died peacefully in his home on Friday, November 27, 2015, in Boise. He was born on October 11, 1922, in Boise to Ignacio and Marie Pagoaga. He was the eldest of four brothers and two sisters. They were very special to him. He was very proud of his Boise and Basque heritage. One of his fondest memories was when he was a young kid selling newspapers on the corner of 8th and Main in front of the former Eastman Building (now the Zions Bank Building). Richard attended St. Joseph's Catholic School and St. Theresa's Academy where he graduated from in 1940. He then set off on an overseas adventure with his three closest friends, Murray Kidd, Joe Goicoehea, and George Rosandick to work for Morrison Knudsen building a Naval Air and Submarine Base on Wake Island in the South Pacific. Shortly thereafter, the Japanese attacked the Island and Richard and his friends became prisoners of war for four grueling yyears. All his fellow POWs formed a life-long bond and held annual reunions until their very end. Upon returning from War World II, Richard moved backed to Boise where he meet his beautiful wife of 66 years, Kathleen Wilson, whom he loved dearly. They were married at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Weiser, Idaho. Richard then embarked upon a career in banking. First, with the Credit Bureau, then with the Bank of Idaho (now Wells Fargo), where he rose to the executive ranks. Many of Boise's iconic car dealerships and businesses got their start because this old fashioned banker believed the most important criteria for a loan was the character of the borrower. Richard and Kay had two children, Jill and Rich Jr. He was a wonderful f father. In 1985, Richard retired from banking and ventured into an active retirement. He exercised at the downtown YMCA three days a week up until three months before his passing. He really enjoyed visiting with his fellow members and the stafff. In 1988, Richard, Murray, Joe and George took their sons Rich Jr., Bruce, Dan and Tim along with his brother Al Pagoaga (a Marine on Iwo Jima) and returned to Wake Island for a special POW reunion. It was an emotional yet extremely fun journeey for all. He had a secret talent as a "pet whisperer" and watched cats and dogs for family and friends. Richard and Kay visited the birth place of his Atatxi and Amuma (Grandpa & Grandma) at Arantzamendi in Motrico, Spain and attended the Boise Jaialdi Basque Festivals. For sixteen enjoyable years they partially wintered in Green Valley, Arizona with Kay's sister Dorothy Peterson. They also had extensive travels throughout the West, Europe, Mexico, and Hawaii and had several fun fillled family trips to Hawaii and Cabo San Lucas with their son, their daughter-in-law Jeanne and granddaughter Abby. One of his greatest joys was being able to help babysit and spend time with his granddaughter. Richard was a tough and special man, who touched the lives of many. He was preceded in death by his father and mother (our beloved Amuma); his brothers, Frank and Henry; sister-in-law, Dorothy Peterson; father-in-law, Oren Wilson; mother-in-law, Rosemary Wilson (our beloved Nana)a); and his darling daughter, Jill. Richard is survived by his dear wife, Kay; his son, Rich Jr.; daughter-in-law, Jeanne; granddaughter, Abby; brother, Al; sisters, Marge Campbell and Vickie Peterson; and the extended Yribar, Campbell and Wagner families. The family would like to give a special thanks to the Boise VA, Harrison Home Hospice and Trinity Home Care. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 11:00 am at the Our Lady of Rosary Catholic Church with interment at the Morris Hill Cemetery. Following his service, all are welcome to join us for a Basque luncheon at the Basque Center. In lieu of flowers, a donation may given to the St. Vincent de Paul Society or your favorite charity. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Richard's memorial webpage at www.summersfuneral.com.
Idaho Statesman, The (Boise, ID) - Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Family/Spouse: Kathleen Wilson. Kathleen was born in 1925; died in 2017. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Boise, January 30, 1925 ~ Boise, August 19, 2017)

Albert "Al" Pagoaga, 91, of Boise, died peacefully in his home on Monday, January 30, 2017.

He was born on August 19, 1925, in Boise to Ignacio and Maria Yribar Pagoaga. He had three brothers and two sisters. They were very special to him. He was very proud of his Boise and Basque heritage. One of his fondest memories was when he was a teenager playing six-man football for St. Teresa's Academy.

Al attended St. Joseph's Catholic School and St. Teresa's Academy where he graduated from in 1943. He excelled at math and loved numbers. With World War II beginning, he and his closest and lifelong friend Will Overgaard volunteered to join ththe Marines. Semper Fi was a motto that Al would live by his entire life. Al was part of the 5th Marine Division that laid an amphibious assault on the Japanese Island of Iwo Jima - a 4.5 mile long, 2.5 mile wide Island of barren volcanic rock iin the Pacific Ocean. On the 20th day of the battle, on part of the Island thought to be secure, Al was eating lunch with three friends in his foxhole when out of nowhere a single Japanese mortar hit. The blast killed his three friends and caused Al to lose part of his leg. He was awarded the Purple Heart. Only 32 men out of roughly 200 from Al's Easy Company (E-2-27) made it off the Island alive. All told, 6,800 Americans were killed and 19,200 were injured in The Battle of Iwo Jima.

Al was first flown to Guam and then to Mare Island Naval Hospital in California where he convalesced for 10 months. Afterwards, he moved backed to Boise where he put his love for numbers to work. Al joined First Security Bank of Idaho (now Welllls Fargo) as an auditor. During his 40 year career with the bank, he was legendary for his thoroughness and integrity and for uncovering unscrupulous bank employees. He loved his audit travels to all the corners of Idaho and particularly enjoyed socializing, eating, drinking and playing pool with the locals. Ironically, while in a bar in Grangeville after work, Al meet John Rosenthal the American photographer who took the iconic World War II photograph Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima. Although he was never married or had any children, he loved his nieces and nephews and they adored him. He was a wonderful uncle.

In 1985, Al retired and ventured into an active retirement of travel and socializing. In 1988, Al joined Wake Island Survivors (brother Richard, friends Murray Kidd, Joe Goicoehea, and George Rosandick) and their sons Rich Jr., Bruce, Dan and Tiim for a reunion on Wake Island. It was an extremely fun and memorable journey for all. Al, along with his brother Richard and his wife Kay and sisters Marge and Vicky were able to visit the birth place of his Atatxi and Amuma (Grandpa & Grandmama) at Arantzamendi in Motrico, Spain. He also attended many Boise Jaialdi Basque Festivals. Al and nephew Rich Jr. made trips together to the United Kingdom & Ireland and then to the Northeastern USA & Canada. A special highlight was their visit to the Iwo Jima Memorial in Washington D.C. He attended many 5th Marine Division reunions and also Norte Dame Football games with fellow Easy Company veteran Bill Madden right up until his passing. In 2015 Al's life came full circle, when he and 20 other Iwo Jima veterans were selected by the Greatest Generations Foundation for an all-expense paid trip to Guam and Iwo Jima.

Al was a tough and genuine man, whose generosity touched the lives of many.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother (our beloved Amuma), his brothers Frank, Henry and Richard, nephew Allan Campbell and brother-in-law Mel Peterson. Al is survived by sisters Marge Campbell and Vicky Peterson, sister-in-law Kay P Pagoaga, nephews Rich Pagoaga Jr. (wife Jeanne), Doug Campbell (wife Robyn), Hank Campbell (wife Cheryl) and nieces Heather Campbell and Cathy Campbell (husband Marty Adell). Al is also survived by great nephews Justin Campbell (wife Amy), Tommy Mann (wife Michelle), Trevor Campbell, Cameron Chamberlain, Taylor Campbell, Nick Campbell (wife Alyssa), Jake Campbell, Alec Swann and Andrew Swann and great nieces Sabrina Campbell and Abby Pagoaga along with the extended Yribar families. The family would like to give a special thanks to the Boise VA and Brownfield's Prosthetics.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, February 13, at 11:00 am at the Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church with interment at the Morris Hill Cemetery. Following his service, all are welcome to join us for a Basque luncheon at the Basque Center.

Family/Spouse: J. Ely. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: D. Totorica. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: N. From. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: J. Bollinger. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: J. Beterbide. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]