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Felix Ysturiz
1923 - 2021
Felix Ysturiz
1923 - 2021
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Felix Ysturiz Obituary
May 1, 1923 - February 3, 2021
Husband of the late Margaret (Cavallero). Father of Marian (William) Ysturiz-Dougherty, Margaret (Kenneth) Dorrance, and Kathleen (Joseph, deceased) McClain. Grandfather of Thomas, William and Margaret Ysturiz-Dougherty, Thomas (Sandra) and James (Lydia) Dorrance and Margaret and Kathleen McClain and Great-grandfather of Aspen, Abigail, Rosalee, and James.
Son of the late Regalado and Antonia (Erneriz). Both immigrated from the Basque region in Spain and met in San Francisco. Brother of the late Joseph and Maria.
Born and raised in Butchertown, San Francisco. Attended Burnett and Bay View elementary schools, Portola Junior High and Commerce High School. Graduated from San Francisco State.
Served 2-1/2 years in the Pacific during World War II in the Merchant Marine on the Oliver Wendell Holmes, the Winfield Stratton and the Flying Yankee. His World War II memoirs are stored in the archives of The National Museum of the Pacific War at Fredericksburg, Texas.
Retired employee of the Franchise Tax Board, State of California. Member of the California State Retired Employees Association, Young Men's Institute, Chinese American Bridge Club, and De Paul Seniors of St. Vincent de Paul Church.
A celebration of Felix's life will be held at a later date.
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Barbara Caratto Bricca
February 26, 2021
Mimi, Peggy and Kay, So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I remember him from our childhood to when he would check on Mom when she was alone. I am very grateful for his help. Bless all of you,
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Lana
February 18, 2021
I had played bridge many times with Felix. He was a perfect gentleman and terrific bridge player. He will be missed.
Lana
Stephanie Majoy
February 17, 2021
Prayers for your father and for peace for your family at this time , Peggy.
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