Notes:

08/17/2019 - Boise, ID, USA

Francisco "Frank" Benito Echanis passed away peacefully on August 17, 2019 in Boise, ID.

Frank was born on October 11, 1927 in Ontario, Oregon to Ygnacio 'Jack and Maria Echanis. Frank was the youngest of five siblings, Andy (deceased), Cam (deceased), Josephine (Ontario) and Johnny (Ontario) in Ontario, OR. Jack along with his wife Maria and his brother's Ben and Joe were sheepherders in the Steen's Mountains outside of Burns Oregon.

Frank grew up in the Basque boarding house in Ontario and was great friends with the shepherding who worked for his father.

Frank attended school in Ontario and between his junior and senior year he entered the war effort. He enlisted into the

Navy on June 1945 and was honorably discharged on August 1946. After returning from the Navy, Frank resumed high school to graduate from OHS in 1947. Frank enjoyed athletics, in particular basketball. With a year of maturity under his belt, "Lanky Frankie" was one of the best players in the Treasure Valley. Though he had an offer to play college basketball (Boise Junior College), he elected to remain in Ontario. He was employed by the Oregon State Highway Dept and worked on the survey crew and a couple nights a week he bartended at the Ontario Elks Lodge. Frank chose to stick around Ontario for his love of family and his passion for hunting and fishing. His mother encouraged Frank and brother Cam to hunt and fish to help supplement the boarding house meals. At times, over supplementation… Frank's friend pool was not limited to age, gender, race or religion. One of his friends over the years was Inez Wilson.

She and her husband, Dick, ran the fuel bulk storage, Signal Oil, facility in Ontario. Inez always thought the world of Frank. When her daughter Patsien returned from college, Inez was set her daughter becoming Mrs. Frank Echanis.

After many attempts to have Frank 'accidently' meet up with her daughter, Inez' master plan finally paid off. On Sept 14, 1953; Frank married Patsien Wilson in Nevada. Pat never let Frank forget that on the day of her marriage, he and her mother went out and had a 'few' cocktails. Being late and a bit tipsy for the ceremony, Frank was never allowed to live that pre-function down.

Frank and long time friend, Ray Plaza, purchased and operated Plaza's Tavern. Frank and Ray created a partnership that built an institution. Frank and Ray had the ability to make everyone feel like they were part of their family. Many life time friends came from their time owning the tavern. Many of these stories and events may soon be available under the Freedom of Information Act, possibly…. After selling the bar in 1978, Frank worked for Shunn Construction. He worked in the construction field until 1990. He enjoyed working with the pipe crew and most of all he gained a great friend, George Bezates. Frank thoroughly enjoyed working with the crew and observing the post work antics.

When Frank fully retired, he and his accomplice, Arnie Finkbeiner, enjoyed outdoor activities. Watching sports was enjoyable but fishing and hunting were
heir passion. Arnie was a novice at these activities, Frank was more than willing to share his skills with Arnie. Frank's his high patience level was often tested by his new partner. Frank enjoyed Arnie's company and his eagerness to explore. Together Frank (creator) and Arnie (test pilot) developed and create the fish killer, "The Basco Bobbler" currently under patent pending and Oregon State Fish and Game investigation. They both fully enjoyed retirement and socializing with the entire Treasure Valley. On any given day these two and an occasional friend, would be seen Brian Coleman's Service in Harper, Midvale, Owyhee reservoir or Brownlee reservoir….these two were always on the move.

After the death of his wife Pat in 2013 and a health setback in March of 2015, Frank moved to Boise for his remaining days. He no longer made jerky but he delivered treats to his friends, the same Frank, different address. Few people ever lived a life as full of laughter, love and friendship than 'Uncle Frank'. He rarely left Ontario because everything he loved was there. His needs were small and his willingness to share his time and love was as large as his life. How many kids did he teach to bait a hook or shoot a gun? Countless…

Frank always a stash of jerky in his truck to pass out, often delivered fresh fish loaned money to someone in need.

Frank, and his wife Pat, were always there when you needed them whether it be a place to stay, a meal or someone to listen to your troubles. He and his wife lived a life with a willingness to help anyone. Yet many often were also a victim of one of his many of practical joke, ask his beloved sister Josephine, or his good friend George, Ruth or his children. But this behavior was only partially his fault…Carmelo, his brother, and Father Kirkpatrick trained him well. He was the last to carry out their loving humor, it was a joy for all of us who knew and loved him.

Pat and Frank raised four children: Mike (deceased), Frankie (Portland/Mexico City), Liz (Meridian) and Cam (Boise). We would also like to make special thanks for Father Jos, George Bezates, Margie, Bradi Fritz and his favorite person, his sister Josephine Keim.

Frank's celebration of life reception will be held Saturday, Sept 14, 2019 at 11:00 in Ontario at the Blessed Sacrament Church with a reception following the mass. This date would also be Pat and Frank's 66th wedding anniversary.

Please in lieu of flower or gift, please make contributions to the Ontario Basque Club on his behalf.

(published in Idaho Statesman, Legacy.com on Sept. 1, 2019)

Francisco married Patsien W. Wilson in Sep 1953 in Winnemucca, Nevada. Patsien was born on 06 Mar 1932 in Brawley, California; died on 29 Dec 2013 in Ontario, Oregon; was buried in Sunset Cemetery, Ontario, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Ontario Basque Club: Member

Notes:

Patsien W. Echanis

March 6, 1932-Dec. 29, 2013

Ontario--Patsien W. Echanis passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on December 29, 2013 in Ontario, OR.

Pat was born in Brawley, CA on March 6, 1932 to Dick and Inez Wilson. Before entering into elementary school, the Wilson family relocated to Ontario, OR where Dick operated Signal Oil. After Dick's death, Inez took over the business, later sold it and became the office manager of the Credit Bureau. Pat attended school in Ontario and graduated in 1949. After graduation, Pat attended the College of Idaho for one year before returning to Ontario.

In Sept of 1953 Pat married Frank Echanis in Winnemucca, NV. Recently there was a heated discussion about who proposed to whom and who paid for the marriage certificate, the truth continues to remain a mystery. One undisputed fact is that Inez (Pat's mother aka Nana) was on a mission to have Frank become her son- in-law. This legal partnership often resulted in Frank and Inez coming home late for Christmas Eve dinners due to their last minute shopping/drinking at the Elks Lodge. More than 60 years of a happy marriage validated Nana's intuition. Father Kirkpatrick later made it possible for Frank and Pat to be married in the Catholic Church. Father Kirk become part of the Echanis family and shared many holidays with them.

Pat and Frank raised 4 children in Ontario; Mike, Frank, Liz and Cam. Pat & Frank become part time parents of many of family friends; Richard Anderson, Chuck Sanders, Mike Flanagan, Bruce Tsukamaki, Tim Kamimae, Lance, Kevin and Weston, all of whom spent many nights in the Echanis basement.

Motherhood was Pat's most important job but she found time to help Frank at Plaza's Tavern and as a sales clerk at Mark's Men's Store. Pat was an active member of the Ontario Basque Club and although she was not Basque even Maria Echanis, Frank's mom, said she had the heart of a Basque woman. After Cam graduated from high school, Pat and Vicki Tuttle purchased the Vogue Women's Clothing store from Keith Farber. She remained in the store for 8 years before retiring.

Whether you were old family friends like Stacia and Conley Davis who shared the Echanis dinner table during the holidays, or you met her during her retail days and she took you out for coffee, Pat always made you feel special and welcome. Her ability and willingness to open her heart to others during difficult times in their lives often transformed her kitchen table into a safe and healing space. Thru the years gallons of coffee and hundreds of cigarettes (mostly at Ramona Barinaga's), the ladies of the neighborhood made their rounds to each others homes. Pat would talk for hours on the phone with her surrogate sister, Patricia Bryan, as Dad puts it "for days they can talk and about what I don't know". Pat loved getting her hair done and getting dressed up to go to lunch at the Plaza Inn or dinner with the "girls" at Meechan's for finger steaks. Pat loved her friends and the time she shared with them.

Pat loved going to McCall, ID and enjoyed her summers there for more than 50 years. As a child Pat had fond memories on spending time there at Girl Scout camp and after marrying Frank, took highly anticipated summer vacations that the entire family enjoyed. Frank made a gift to Pat on Mothers Day in 1970 of a lot to build a cabin and in 1972 she had a new vacation home to share with her family and friends. To this day, Pat's cabin rules are posted, keep it like you found it. Pat loved a clean home and the legacy of her vacuuming skills will forever be the gold standard.

In Pat's last days, she shared with everyone who visited that her husband and caregiver had allowed her to live at home despite the serious condition of her heart and kidneys. As Pat said..."He takes such good care of me, I am lucky to have him". In her last month, she laughed to no end, to the point the family was asked to keep it down in St Al's cardio ICU. She went from home to hospital to hospice to heaven in 30 days...with her hair done...Perfectly Pat.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Dick and Inez; sister, Doris and son, Mike.

The family would like to thank all of those who offered a helping hand and prayers over the years. Special thanks go to Father Jos, their neighbors (the Clasen's, Kitamura's, Murata's and Lowell Kolbaba), Aunt Lou Echanis and Heart and Home Hospice for taking special care of our family in these last difficult weeks.

Pat touched may people in many ways. Over the years, many of her children's friends would stop by or call to see how they were doing. She will be missed.

The funeral service and celebration of life reception will be held at the Ontario Blessed Sacrament Catholic church on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 1:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Wounded Warriors Foundation or the Ontario Basque Club on her behalf.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Pat's memorial webpage at www.summersfuneral.com.

Argus Observer (Ontario, OR) - Sunday, January 5, 2014

Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigration: 1905
• Residence: 1910, Crane, Oregon
• Residence: 1918, Crane, Oregon
• Residence: 1920, Boise, Idaho; Lodgers at Yribar's boarding house, 401 Idaho Street

Notes:

Christened:
BAUTISMO
Nombre: Jose Ygnacio
Apellidos: Echaniz, Yriarte
Fecha: 1885-01-06
Padre: Jose Maria, Echaniz, Elordi
Madre: Maria Bernarda, Yriarte, Alcorta
Fondo: Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, en MUTRIKU
Título: 20º Bautismos
Folio/Página: 56
Nº Partida: 3

Jose married Maria Josefa Pagoaga Aristondo on 28 Aug 1917 in Boise, Idaho. Maria (daughter of Jose Maria Pagoaga Cendoya and Maria Concepcion Aristondo Galzacorta) was born on 25 Nov 1896 in Mutriku, Gipuzkoa; died on 08 Feb 1991 in Ontario, Oregon; was buried in Sunset Cemetery, Ontario, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigration: 10 Jun 1916, New York; SS Alfonso XIII from Bilbao. Final destination Burns, Oregon. Person in the US Valentin Aguirre.

Notes:

Christened:
Bautismo
Nombre: Maria Josefa
Apellidos: Pagoaga, Aristondo
Fecha: 1896-11-25
Padre: Jose Maria, Pagoaga, Cendoya
Madre: Maria Concepcion, Aristondo, Galzacorta
Fondo: Asunción de Nuestra Señora, en Mutriku, Gipuzkoa
Título: 21º Bautismos
Folio/Página: 33
Nº Partida: 89

Notes:

Christened:
Can't find a child named jose maria born to these parents. May be same person as Juan Jose Nicasio (sibling), but we know these are his parents from his marriage record.

Padre: Gregorio, Echaniz, Yriondo
Madre: Hermeregilda, Elordi, Elua

Jose married Maria Bernarda Yriarte Alcorta on 17 Jun 1882 in Mutriku, Gipuzkoa. Maria (daughter of Jose Manuel Yriarte Galdos and Maria Agustina Alcorta Basurco) was born on 02 Feb 1855 in Mutriku, Gipuzkoa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Extracto de Partida de Bautismo
Identificación
Nombre: Maria Bernarda
Apellidos: Yriarte, Alcorta
Fecha: 1855-02-02
Padre: Jose Manuel , Yriarte, Galdos
Madre: Maria Agustina, Alcorta, Basurco
Observaciones: ----------
Localización
Fondo: Asunción de Nuestra Señora, en Mutriku, Gipuzkoa
Título: 18º Bautismos
Folio/Página: 195 vº
Nº Partida: 18
Perteneciente a Diócesis: Pamplona
Territorio Histórico: Gipuzkoa
Signatura: 2621/003-02
Sig. Microfilm: M114-03
Sig. Digital: 262100302-0196
Registro Informático: 1482078
Data Versión: 2008-07-28

Notes:

Married:
Extracto de Partida de Matrimonio
Esposo: José Maria, Echaniz, Elordi
Esposa: Maria Bernarda, Yriarte, Alcorta
Fecha: 1882-06-17
Fondo: Asunción de Nuestra Señora, en Mutriku, Gipuzkoa
Título: 6º Matrimonios
Folio/Página: 26 rº
Nº Partida: 13

Notes:

Extracto de Partida de Bautismo
Identificación
Nombre: Jose Maria
Apellidos: Pagoaga, Sendoya
Fecha: 1864-03-17
Padre: Jose Andres, Pagoaga, Aramberria
Madre: Ana Maria, Sendoya, Arrieta
Observaciones: ----------
Localización
Fondo: Asunción de Nuestra Señora, en Mutriku, Gipuzkoa
Título: 19º Bautismos
Folio/Página: 85 rº
Nº Partida: 25
Perteneciente a Diócesis: Vitoria
Territorio Histórico: Gipuzkoa
Signatura: 4589/001-01
Sig. Microfilm: M581-02
Sig. Digital: 458900101-0088
Registro Informático: 1503637
Data Versión: 2008-07-28

Jose married Maria Concepcion Aristondo Galzacorta on 11 Jul 1887 in Mutriku, Gipuzkoa. Maria (daughter of Agustin Aristondo Garate and Francisca Antonia Galzacorta Arrate) was born on 22 Aug 1858 in Mutriku, Gipuzkoa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Bautismo
Nombre: Maria Concepcion
Apellidos: Aristondo, Galzacorta
Fecha: 1858-08-22
Padre: Agustin, Aristondo, Garate
Madre: Francisca Antonia, Galzacorta, Arrate
Fondo: Asunción de Nuestra Señora, en Mutriku, Gipuzkoa
Título: 18º Bautismos
Folio/Página: 250 vº
Nº Partida: 56