Notes:

Church Record- Baptism Record for Pablo Sillonis Mendiola; April 26, 1881; Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel en Ispaster, Bizkaia; 1846 - 1888; p. 295 vº - 296 rº; (Family History Microfilm 1362762).
Child: Pablo Sillonis Mendiola
Baptism date: April 26, 1881
Born: April 26, 1881; 11:00 am
Father: Juan Martin Sillonis Laucirica
Mother: Josefa Mendiola Ugartechea (Ispaster)
Paternal Grandparents: Juan Sillonis (deceased from Mendexa) and Maria Josefa Laucirica (deceased from Gizaburuaga)
Maternal Grandparents: Juan Martin Mendiola (Ispaster) and Maria Antonia Ugartechea (Deusto)
Godparents: Pablo Mendiola and Maria Fermina Sillonis
Witnesses: Bonifacio Gaviola (sacristan) and Dn. Eulogio Mundaca (doctor)
Notes in margin: Married at Saint John’s Cathedral in Boise, Idaho in North America to Julia Chacartegui on August 8, 1909 [signed] Domingo Zaracondegui
[signed] Pedro Ignacio Bermionsolo

BAUTISMOS-Registros originales
Fecha: 1881-04-26
Nombre y Apellidos: Pablo, Sillonis, Mendiola
Padre: Juan Martin, Sillonis, Lauzirica
Madre: Maria Josefa, Mendiola, Ugarteechea
Nota marginal: Matrimonio;
Localidad: Ispaster-Ispaster
Parroquia: Ispaster / San Miguel Arcángel
ID: 427572
Página/folio f. 295 vº - 296 rº
Fechas del libro 1846 - 1888

Pablo married Julia Ygnacia Chacartegui Lamadriz on 28 Aug 1909 in Boise, Idaho. Julia was born on 22 Jul 1888 in Lekeitio, Bizkaia; died in 1964. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Julio married E. Balfour [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Monday, June 17, 2013
(Photo) Richard (Richie) Pablo Sillonis, of Glenns Ferry, 95, passed away Friday, June 14, at the VA Hospital in Boise.
Services will be held Monday, June 24, 2013, with a viewing from 1-1:45 p.m. and funeral service at 2 p.m., at Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel in Mountain Home, burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.

The fourth son among seven children, Rich was born on July 10, 1917, in Mountain Home, to Julia Chacartegui (Lekeitio) and Pablo Sillonis (Ispaster), from the Basque Country.

(Photo) He was raised in Mountain Home with older brothers Julio "Juke" and John "Chuck" and younger siblings Alfonso, Lydia "Lil" and Robert.
Rich spent summers of his early years at Chimney Creek, where his father worked as a sheepherder.

Along with all his brothers, Rich was active in several high school sports, particularly football, basketball and tennis.

He graduated from Mountain Home High School in 1936.

He worked with his family in the sheep business until joining the U.S. Army in 1942. He first served in the Cavalry Regiment, assigned to Germany. When his brother, Alfonso, was killed in action on Leyte in 1943, Richie was granted a furlough to return to Idaho for the memorial service.

During that time, he married Margaret Wooles in Louisville, Kent.

Richie was reassigned to the 10th Armored Division, 11th Tank Battalion, the "Tigers," in Germany. He served in WWII until 1945, and he returned to Idaho to Glenns Ferry where he lived the remainder of his life.

Richie and Margaret were married 13 years and had two daughters, Linda and Diana "DD."

Richie worked at the DeRail as a card dealer, at Shrum Motor Company, and for the city of Glenns Ferry, where he retired as city crew maintenance supervisor.

After retiring, he worked in the potato cellars as crew boss and had many stories to tell during this time.

He enjoyed hunting, golfing and fishing. Nearly all the fishing trips were with his brothers, Juke and Chuck, and good friend Bob Mendiola (and in early years, also with his Tio Tacolo Chacartegui).

Richie was a long-time sports fan, particularly basketball and football. He was a faithful spectator at games of the Glenns Ferry Pilots and was a huge supporter of the BSU Broncos, evident in his wearing blue and orange. Richie, Juke, Chuck and Gloria and Louie and Lil attended Bronco home games until they no longer could climb up to their reserved seats.

In recent years, Richie was a fan of TV game shows and lottery scratch tickets and he still filled out his picks for March Madness.

Surviving Richie are his two daughters, Linda (Ed Neuer) and Diana "DD", grandchildren Jesse Sillonis, Bob and Nicole Neuer, great-grandchildren Jessie, Jacelynn, Riley and Jordan, and great-great-grandchildren Annalynn, Trinity and Jaydin. He is also survived by his sister, Lydia Jausoro, sister-in-law Sylvia Sillonis, his special friend Gloria plus many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Richie was preceded in death by his brothers Alfonso, Robert, Chuck, Juke and an infant brother Juan, and by his brother-in-law Louis Jausoro and sister-in-law Gloria Sillonis.

Richie was a proud member of two Basque clubs. Memorial donations would be graciously accepted by Euzkaldunak Basque Foundation, P.O. Box 2613, Boise 83701, and Euskal Lagunak, P.O. Box 88, Mountain Home 83647.

Family/Spouse: Margaret Wooles. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Gloria Yrazabal on 15 Mar 1975. Gloria (daughter of Agustin Yrazabal Urionagüena and Francisca Muguira Ynchausti) was born on 18 Sep 1919 in Mountain Home, Idaho; died on 16 Dec 2008 in Mountain Home, Idaho. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lydia Sillonis Jausoro

Idaho Statesman, The (Boise, ID) - Sunday, November 17, 2013

Lydia Sillonis Jausoro 1920 ~ 2013 Lydia "Lil" Jausoro, 93, of Boise, died Thursday, November 14, 2013, in a Murray, Utah, hospital. A vigil and rosary will be said at 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 21, at St. Mary's Church, preceded by a viewing at 5 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, November 22, at 11 a.m., at St. Mary's, with Rev. Tom Faucher presiding. Burial will follow at Morris Hill Cemetery. Lydia was born March 28, 1920, in Mountain Home, to Julia Chacartegui from Lekeitio and Pablo Sillonis from nearby Ispaster in the Basque Country. She was the sixth child among seven and the only daughter. She was usually called "Lil" by her brothers—older brothers Julio "Juke," John "Chuck," Richie, Alphonso and younger brother Robert. Lil had happy childhood memories while growing up in Mountain Home—riding her bike, playing sports (including basketball!!) and developing life-long friends. Her father Pablo was a sheepherder, and she told many stories of the summer days in Chimney Creek where her older brothers also had jobs in the sheep camp. Lil was very sharp and bright; she skipped third grade, thus joining her brother Alphonse all through school. Together they graduated from Mountain Home High School in 1937. In the same year, she was named Elmore County Rodeo queen and was given her crown by Senator William Borah. (She didn't know exactly how she deserved the award. While she did ride a horse, she certainly didn't do any fancy riding or roping.) After high school she attended Boise Business School, staying at Jayo's Boarding House, and soon began her career as a secretary. Lil first met her future husband Louis Jausoro in September of 1936 when Louie and three of his friends drove from Nampa to Mountain Home and happened to meet Lil and three of her friends. Ten years later, Louie and Lil were married in Nampa. Louie was a member of and employed by the Idaho Air National Guard at Gowen Field. Lil resumed working in 1955 and was employed by the Idaho Army National Guard, retiring in 1981. Louie and Lil had two daughters Juliana and Robby Lou. As charter members of the Euzkaldunak, Inc. (1949), Louie and Lil were active life-long members. They also were early members and gift shop volunteers for the Basque Museum and long-time members of St. Mary's Church. Additionally, Lil was a member of Mountain Home's Euskal Lagunak and Homedale's Txoko Ona Basque Clubs. Louie and Lil were Bronco fans and season-ticket holders for BSU football and basketball games. They enjoyed traveling to the Basque Country and made five memorable trips together—their last in 1995 when they were accompanied by many family members, including their four grandchildren. Christina, Johnny, Jill and Jude have everlasting memories of their travels, particularly of Amuma interpreting stories from Basque to English for them (including her own colorful commentary). Lil loved to attend dances, dinners and parties. Never reaching 5 feet in height but constantly on the go, she was described as "the energizer bunny" or "a ball of fire." Lil was a good driver with excellent vision, and she renewed her driver's license last March. With her 1992 Explorer, she was good-to-go until 2017. In the last several months, she limited her driving to Albertson's or to Becki's to get her hair done. She was well loved and admired by people of all ages who will miss her wit and enthusiasm. Lil was a living memory vault and was often tapped so she could fill in the gaps or clarify information—unknown or long-forgotten by most others. Lil was an outstanding cook; particularly, her flan and Basque tongue were legendary. One of Lil's legacies will be the Basque band "Amuma Says No." Amuma was a big fan of "her" band and the members: granddaughter Jill and the boys—Dan, Sean, Rod, Micah, Aaron and former members Spencer and Dave. The band was named as such because of Jill's insistence that Amuma approve of whichever name was chosen. Clearly, this was one example of how her opinion was an important consideration in that decision and any others in life. Lil made two additional trips to the Basque Country. In 2007, Lil toured with Juliana and Robby Lou and the Oinkaris (three of her grandchildren were dancers at the time). Her last trip was in 2010, with the Oinkaris and Amuma Says No on tour. At 90 years of age, Amuma Lil was interviewed in Euskera (the Basque language) by the media in many towns. Lil's family brought her great joy—family dinners and trips were frequent. Lil had never been to Mexico, so 14 family members celebrated her 93rd birthday in Cabo San Lucas. Amuma's four great-grandchildren were her main source of pride. She enjoyed Conner's and Josephine's activities, programs and Boise'ko performances. The twins Johnny & Jimmy delighted her in their conservations or when they ate her rice pudding or deviled eggs "gustora." Lil is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law Juliana & John R. Aldape and Robby Lou & Jude Gary; her four grandchildren: Christina & her husband Josh Bawden, John Luis Aldape & his wife Jennifer, Jill Aldape & her husband Xanti Alcelay, and Jude Gary; and four great-grandchildren: Conner Gary Bawden and Josephine Lydia, John Leandro & James Louis Aldape. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Sylvia Goicoechea Sillonis and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends—here and in the Basque Country—who have adopted Amuma Lil as their own. She was preceded in death by her husband Louie, who died in 2005, and all her Sillonis brothers: baby Joseph, Alphonse, Robert, Chuck (and his wife Gloria), Juke and finally Rich (just 5 months ago). She was also pre-deceased by her Jausoro sisters- and brothers-in-law: Marie & Jess Bermensolo, Joe & Julie Jausoro, Lola & Ellis Wickham, Jim & Isabel Jausoro, and Tony Jausoro. Memorial contributions would be graciously accepted by: Oinkari Basque Dancers, PO Box 1011, Boise 83701; Euzkaldunak Basque Foundation, PO Box 2613, Boise 83701; and the Basque Museum & Cultural Center, 611 Grove Street, Boise 83702; or a favorite charity. Agur, Amuma. Go easy.

Lydia married Louie Jausoro in Jul 1946. Louie (son of Tomas Jausoro and Tomasa Mallea Barainca) was born on 20 Mar 1919 in Silver City, Idaho; died on 17 Jun 2005 in Boise, Idaho. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married S. Goicoechea [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ed Neuer. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: J.R. Aldape. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: Gaffeling. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: X. Alcelay. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Bawden. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]