Mary Yrueta

Was outgoing, energized by people/activities, and action oriented.

She relied on clear, concrete information ( fact oriented) used common sense and created practical solutions to problems and lived in the present.

She planned everything out, worked to stay ahead,used deadlines,dates and routines to manage life.

Mary was born on Aiken street in the small house across the street from Winnemucca grammar school. In Winnemucca Nevada

Her parents names were John and Damiana Mentaberry.

She had 8 siblings

She had 1 older brother (John), and 7 younger siblings Annie,Fausto,Delores,Henry,George,David and Eddie

Mary worked hard on the ranch growing up and helped raise her 7 younger brothers and sisters.

Mary won numerous awards in her rifle shooting club for accuracy

Mary attended Humboldt County High school in Winnemucca Nevada

Mary loved being with her brothers and sisters when they were growing up

Mary became friends with her sororiety sisters, golfing ladies/men, Altar society and catholic church members, Basque club members and many others. She was well known and loved in Winnemucca.

She was married to John Iruretaguena later shortend to Yrueta, on December 31, 1937 at St Pauls Catholic Church in Winnemucca Nevada.

Mary had 2 daughters Deanna and Ruby

She had 4 grandchildren, Steven&Tina Prida, and John&Joe Lowery

Mary had 4 great grandchildren Brandon&Courtney Hurst, and Kyla&Malia Lowery

She was a bookeeper/Secretary for the Humboldt County School district, she also worked at Ramaseo's jewelry store, and the Winnemucca community college

Mary's hobbies were reading,golfing (she began at the age of 69),traveling,crochet,and taking classes at the community college

She loved basketball,and target shooting

She was a member of the GAA and Rifle Club

She was an active member of the OLV, Church Club, Altar society. Eskualdunak Danak Basque club, REPM, Beta Sima Phi Sororiety, and Womans golf club

Mary was a proud member of the Republican Party

She was a member of St Pauls Catholic Church for 95 years

Mary traveled to Alaska,Europe, (she especially liked the Basque country in Spain),Germany,France,Italy,Switzerland, and Hawaii

Mary retired in her 70's, in her home town on Winnemucca Nevada where she took pleasure in golfing,attending church,and taking her classes at the community college

Mary passed away in Yerington Nevada

She had a lived a long and full life, and was ready to make her last journey at age 95.

She is survived by her daughters Deanna Prida and Ruby Lowery, Son in laws Bob Prida and Bill Lowery, 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren

Her services were at St Pauls Catholic Church in Winnemucca Nevada

She was laid to rest at the Winnemucca Cemetery in the Catholic section.