Monique A. Ithurralde
March 29, 2014 - March 29, 2014
Monique passed into the hands of The Lord on March 22, 2014 in Salt Lake City, Utah surrounded by her family.
Monique was born in Banca, BP France on April 16, 1942. She arrived in the United States as a six year old child. Her first stop was the Willow Creek Ranch in Nye County, Nevada. Monique attended Eureka County Grade School and was a graduate of St. Mary’s of the Wasatch Catholic High School in Salt Lake City, Utah. Upon graduation, Monique attended Hollywood Beauty College. She returned to Eureka to help with the family business.
Along with her husband Jim, she owned and operated the Eureka Motel for 26 years. She was the Director of the Eureka Senior Citizen’s Center, an EMT/EMT Instructor, CCD Instructor, Girl Scout Leader, National School Board member, a school bus driver, a home health aide and a member of the Elko Basque Club. She was very proud to have become a United States Citizen.
Monique was a fixer of broken things, of broken hearts and of broken people. She gave birth to four children but, was a mother to dozens. Monique is survived by her husband of 47 years, James; daughters Angelique Idoyaga-Stevens (Brent), Pierrette Idoyaga; sons Paul Ithurralde (Kim), Bertrand Ithurralde and Jerry Ithurralde; grandsons Nick, Josh and Connor (DeAnna) Stevens and Joseph Rocco; great-granddaughters Rhiannon, Ryland and Eva; and sister Marianna Kenneson. She was preceded in death by Angel Idoyaga, her father Bertrand, and her mother Mari Batit.
A private family Catholic Mass has been held. Donations to honor Monique’s memory may be made to St. Brendan’s Catholic Church, Eureka, Nevada.
In Loving Memory
I was very sorry to read in the paper that Monique had passed. She was a great lady, friend, and a good instructor in the EMT field. Even the night I took care of her son in ER we became friends from that min on. So sorry for your loss if I can help you in any way let me know.
William Z. Webb
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Dear Jimmy & Family, We were so sorry to hear about Monique. Our thoughts are with you and wish you the best during this difficult time. If there is anything we can ever do to help, please let us know. Your Friend, Doug Sonnemann
Doug Sonnemann
Minden, Ne
Jimmy and family, So sorry to hear of Monique's passing. I will always remember her as a caring and lovely person. She and Jimmy were always so good to my family, my appreciation runs deep. Take care, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Rich Edera
Sutherlin, OR
we were so sorry to hear the news of Monique's passing. Jimmy, you and the Family are in our thoughts and prayers. we enjoyed her friendship dearly. Butch & Vickie Melka
Butch & Vickie Melka
Twin Falls, Id
Kaixo Jimmy, We are very saddened to hear about your loss. She was a big help in the early years of the Elko Basque Club. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Take Care, The Mallea's
Jose Luis, Begona, Gaizka and Loretta Mallea
Issaquah, Wa
Dear Jim and family, We send our sympathy to you and your family. Monique was a lovely lady and will be missed. Sincerely, Sandy and Don Quilici
Sandy and Don Quilici
Carson City, NV
Dear Jim and family, The Elko Basque Club would like to extend our deepest sympathies of your loss of Monique. She will be remembered as a wonderful lady who was always ready to help any way she could. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Elko Basque Club
Elko Basque Club
Elko, NV
Dear Jim and family, We are very sorry to hear about Monique's passing. Our friendship goes back a long time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all now. Monique was a wonderful person and she will be missed.
Nicolas & Betty Fagoaga
Elko, NV
Just wanted to say how sorry I was to hear about Monique. I remember her first day at school. It must have been terrifying for her in a new country, not knowing any of us. Also, I remember staying with her and how Bertrand would make us Coffee with whiskey and milk and sugar in the morning. We thought we were so grown up! Little did we know then. Dallas
Dallas Cunningham
Elko, NV