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The Humboldt Sun - November 3, 2008
MR. DAVID ETCHART

Winnemucca cemetery David Etchart, 88, of McDermitt, entered into rest Sunday Morning Oct. 26, 2008, He is survived by his wife, Avelina, son David Etchart and daughter-in-law Pearl, daughter Darlene Albisu and son-in-law Frank Albisu, daughteer Amorita Maher and son-in-law Steve Maher; grandchildren Michelle Etchart, Charonne Southerland, Nicholas Etchart, Stephanie Etchart, Melissa Etchart, Rich Albisu, Elaine Albisu, Mary Bengoa, Reme Huttman and Tim Maher; great-grandchildren Sean and Sam Bengoa, Lilly and Griz Southerland and Averi Albisu.

David was born in Golconda on April 26, 1920, and attended school in Golconda. He entered the service Feb. 18, 1942, and served on several fronts during World War II. He was discharged June 26, 1945, with, a Good Conduct Medal and the European-African Middle Eastern Service Medal.

David married Avelina Achabal Feb. 28, 1946, and has operated her family ranch since 1965. He and Avelina also operated a grocery store in McDermitt for a period of eight years, at which time, he became well trained in maintaining refrigeration units, an art he practiced for friends for many years after he moved to the ranch.

David was an avid sportsman throughout most of his life. His family was his greatest source of pride.

A Rosary will be celebrated Friday at 6 p.m. at Albertson Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at the East Hall Convention Center on Saturday Nov. 1, 2008, at 11 a.m. with interment following at the Winnemucca Cemetery. A reception will be held at the East Hall following graveside services.

David married Avelina Inez Achabal on 28 Feb 1946. Avelina (daughter of Ignacio Achabal Cobeaga and María Dolores Bilbao Zabalbeazcoa) was born on 23 Sep 1923; died on 18 Mar 2011; was buried in Winnemucca, Nevada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. David Etchart
2. Darlene Etchart
3. Amorita Etchart