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Bernice Otasue Obituary
1924 ~ 2019
Bernice Otasue, 94, passed away on January 7, 2019 in Bountiful, Utah.
She was born on May 18, 1924 in Eureka, Utah to Fred Otasue and Estefania Yrigoyen Otasue.
Bernice graduated from LDS Business College with an Associate's Degree in Business. During her career she worked for the Civil Air Patrol, the World Bank, and J.W. Brewer Tire Company in Salt Lake City. In 1970, she went to work as the executive assistant to the Director of the National Wool Growers' Association (NWGA) in Salt Lake City. In 1976, she relocated to Washington DC to continue to working for the NWGA for another 17 years.
She is survived by her niece, Stephanie Argoitia (Dave Williams); her grand-niece, Jennifer Argoitia McClish (Ralph); her grand-nephew, Jonathan Argoitia; and, her great-grand-niece, Amaya Renee McClish.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Estefania, her brother, Fred Otasue, her sister, Irene Otasue Gamboa, her brother-in-law, Fermin Gamboa, and her nephew, Fredrick J. Gamboa.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 18, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Vincent's Parish, 1375 Spring Lane, SLC, UT. Friends may call before the mass from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Bernice's name to the Utah Basque Club and/or the Humane Society of Utah.
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Earl Kane
January 16, 2019
What an amazing woman! She was like an aunt when we were growing up and hanging out on the 24th of July at the parade with her. She will be truly missed.
January 16, 2019
I am going to miss you my friend. I enjoyed our visits on the porch during the summer. You were always so cute! We had some good times sharing stories from our families!
Love,
Edith
kk
January 15, 2019
You are not alone during this time of sorrow and pain. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this loss. As you remember your beloved one, the God of peace give you comfort and peace in every way. May you find Strength from the love and care that surrounds you and comfort in the memories that you shared. Please accept my sincere condolences. IS 41:10
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