Marie married Ignacio Pagoaga Yriarte on 01 Dec 1921 in Boise, Idaho, and was divorced in 1933. Ignacio (son of Domingo Maria Pagoaga Alcorta and Joaquina Anselma Yriarte Alcorta) was born on 06 Oct 1894 in Mutriku, Gipuzkoa; died on 14 Nov 1956 in Caldwell, Idaho. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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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]

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(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.