- Date Of Death: January 26, 2017
- State: Idaho
Carmen J. Urlezaga
Our dear mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away on January 26, 2017 with the loving support of her family. Carmen was born November 24, 1924 in La Grande Oregon to Justo Erdoiza and Maria Petra Telleria. She had four siblings, Angel.
While working at the Cherry Blossom restaurant in downtown Boise Carmen met and began dating John Urlezaga. They both had a love of the Basque culture and events. They married in 1947 at St. John’s Cathedral. They had two children, Alice and John. She spoke about her children as the greatest accomplishment of her life. She was also very proud of her granddaughter Angie Kolar.
Carmen worked a variety of jobs including waitressing, a bowling alley, JJ Newberry’s for 13 years and First Security Bank for 15 years where she retired.
As a family they participated in many Basque cultural functions including Oinkari Basque Dancers, Basque picnics in not only Boise but also Elko, Winnemucca, Gooding and Mountain Home. They were also very active in the Basque Center and parish members of St.
She was a very special person with a heart of gold, a wonderful smile, a kind spirit, unending support and love for all. God will have a special place for her in his arms.
She was preceded in death by her husband John; brother, Angel Erdoiza; sisters, Lola and Marie Erdoiza,
She is survived by her children and spouses, Alice (Mike) Kinnear; John (Jeanne) Urlezaga; granddaughter Angie (Jaspur) Kolar and great grandchild Kyrie. Her sister Tomosa (Benny) Goitiandia. Nephews and nieces, David (Anna) Goitiandia, Ramon (Diana) Goitiandia, Gloria (Terry) Miller, Laurel Erdoiza and Erin Erdoiza. And extended family, Brock, Lucas, and JaiCi Keefe.
A special thank you to Hillcrest Assisted Living staff for providing our Mother with your care and friendship.
