Jaime Sangroniz
1921 ~ 2017
Jaime Sangroniz, 95, died quietly at his home in Midvale, Utah on February 25, 2017 surrounded by the family he loved and inspired. Born July 22, 1921 in Gernika, Bizcaya, Spain the 6th of 8 children of Leon Sangroniz and Pilar Arrizabalaga. Survived by his loving wife of 64 years Magdalena, four children: Leon (Katherine Dennett), Pilar (Jay Shortsleeve), James (Cathy Doherty) and Cristina (Curtis Padjen) and 6 grandchildren, Cirbie, Antonia, Patxi, Andoni, Mikel and Amaia.
At age 15, he survived the German bombing and destruction of his home in the ancient Basque capital of Guernica during the Spanish Civil war that ominously foreshadowed the beginnings of WWII. After spending his early adulthood working to rebuild his families business, and with little opportunity for a middle child in a post war Europe, he looked to the United States to build his own future. The city dweller of 28 signed on to the lonely life of a sheepherder in the mountains and valleys of Wyoming, Idaho and Nevada. Later he tried his hand at lumberjacking in Oregon, building dams in Idaho, finally settling in Utah, working for Kennecott Copper Mining Company as a miner for 32 years. At age 32 he returned to his home town and married his childhood friend and lifelong companion Magdalena Zatica. They began their lives together in Bingham Canyon, Utah where they made strong connections with other Basques families in the area. As the mine grew and bought out the town of Bingham Canyon, they moved to Midvale City. Together they raised their four children in a warm and welcoming neighborhood. Jaime was a founding member of the Basque Club of Utah and until the age of 93, could be found manning the coffee and punch table at the club's annual dinner-dance. An avid swimmer, he swam every morning until the closure of his beloved Midvale Junior High swimming pool.
The family would like to thank Shellie, Mary and the hospice team at Superior Home Care and Hospice for their care and compassion.
Funeral Mass will be Friday, March 3, at 11 a.m. at St. Therese Catholic Church, 624 W. Lennox St., Midvale. Holy Rosary will be recited Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Goff Mortuary, 8090 S. State St., Midvale, with a viewing from 6-7:30 p.m. Interment, Larkin Sunset Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or The Basque Club of Utah. www.goffmortuary.com

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Published by Deseret News on Feb. 28, 2017.

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Malcolm Robertson

March 5, 2017

Dear Sangroniz Family

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I was very fortunate to know and work with Jaime for many years and considered him a good friend. He was one of the nicest kindness men in Bingham Canyon & at Kennecott. He will be greatly misses by myself and his many friends as well as his family

My deepest condolences to all of you

Sincerely

Malcolm "Robbie" Robertson

Don Trujillo

March 3, 2017

My he rest in peace.

March 3, 2017

Dear Sangroniz Family
It is with saddened heart that we have lost such a great man. We were blessed having the Sangroniz family as our neighbors for over 40 years.I remember when I was pregnant with our last child that I told your Mom & Dad that if it was a girl we were sending it back! With no reluctance at all, they both spoke up and said they would take the baby and raise it! To many memories to write at this point. Thank you Christina for always having that friendly wave when you saw me. We love you all and will come by when we get home from Arizona.
Love you all.....Jerry & Kathy Martin

Tom & Margie Pazell

March 3, 2017

Jim was the kind of guy who brightened the life of everyone around him, a person you were always happy to see! We have many fond memories, may he rest in peace.

Melanie Martin-Andrews

March 2, 2017

I'm so sorry to hear of Mr. Sangroniz passing. What a wonderful man he was. I have very fond memories of him growing up as one of the neighbor kids. Him and Mrs. Sangroniz always side-by-side. What a beautiful family they created. Sending many thoughts, hugs, and prayers. Wish I could be there to celebrate his life.

Jim and Ann Krulic

March 1, 2017

May you feel the love we send to you at this difficult time. May you be comforted and know that we deeply care. May many angels watch over the entire family as they adjust to losing such a special loved one.

Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.

Love,
Jim and Ann Krulic & Family

Josette Gaztambide

Sent Flowers

March 1, 2017

I'll always remember Jaime's great smile, twinkle in his eye and kindness in asking about others. I have fun childhood memories of spending time will the wonderful Sangroniz Family. My heart grieves for your loss.
He will be missed.
Love always,
Dana Barrutia

Everett Amador

March 1, 2017

Jim was right..."Euskualdunak Denak Bat!" (All the Basque are one!) Rest in peace Good Friend...My condolences to his Wife and all his Family...Especially Pillar...
Everett Amador...

March 1, 2017

Kind thoughts are with the family in your time of grief. May fond memories bring you comfort during these difficult days. Psalms 9: 9, 10

February 27, 2017

It's with a very heavy heart that we all say goodbye to one of the best! Jaime and Magdalena are like part of our family. We are so saddened by his death. We will miss him at all of our Basque functions for sure. Our sincere sympathy goes out to the whole Sangroniz family especially Magdalena.
Love to you all,
Peggy & Larry Osoro

Larry and Peggy Osoro

February 27, 2017

Jaime has been a friend since he lived in Bingham Canyon, and became friends with my parents. We have remained friends over the years as members of the Basque Club of Utah. He always called if he thought I needed help or to thank us for a card Peggy had sent them! He was an inspiration to everyone who knew him and will be missed!!

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