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2019
Jose Mendiburu Obituary
JOSE MARIA MENDIBURU
July 6, 1933 - October 28, 2019
Jose Maria Mendiburu was born in Azpilkueta Spain on July 6th, 1933. He was the 3rd youngest of 11 children. He moved to America in 1952, where he worked as a sheepherder for his uncle. In 1964 he married the love of his life, Germaine. In 1965 he began his own sheep business, doing what he loved for 42 years.
He leaves behind his wife and best friend Germaine, son Pete Mendiburu (Christine), daughter Mary Jo Harrington (Jason), grandson Joe Mendiburu (Bonnie), granddaughter Megan Harrington, grandson Mike Mendiburu, grandson Andy Harrington (Milagros), great granddaughter Faith Rojas, great granddaughter Sophia Rojas, great grandson Mark Mendiburu, and great grandson Liam Harrington.
Service will be held on Wednesday, November 6 at St. Francis Catholic Church, with Rosary at 9:30 am, and Mass at 10:00 am. Burial to follow at Union Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Mendiburu Magic Foundation.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Jose Mendiburu
Antonio & Maria Bessonart
November 4, 2019
Juanito and family,
Sorry for your loss, sending you love and prayers in this difficult time.
Antonio & Pepita Bessonart
November 4, 2019
Sincere condolences toJose Mari Mendiburu family
May you Rest In Peace friend
YvetteRay
Joe Mendiburu
November 4, 2019
I love you aitatxi thank you for everything. We will take care of amatxi for you. We will make you proud. Rest is peace.
Lourdes Mendiburu Vidart
October 30, 2019
We miss your loss.
Denise Lewis
October 30, 2019
Our prayers and thoughts go out to the families at this time. May you keep his memories alive by sharing stories and pictures it will help you heal.Denise and Bo
Denise Lewis
October 30, 2019
Our prayers and thoughts go out to the families at this time. May you keep his memories alive by sharing stories and pictures it will help you heal.Denise and Bo
Joanna Thompson
October 30, 2019
So sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
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