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Anna Aguirre (1951-2020) Goian Bego
This week we were deeply saddened to hear of another loss in our Basque community. Anna Aguirre passed away on May 8th after a long battle with cancer. Anna had been heavily involved in NABO as a delegate from the Eusko Etxea of New York, taking over for her parents, Irene and Andoni Aguirre, and then went on to represent the Society for Basque Studies in America, often accompanying Emilia Doyaga to our meetings. Later, she was also involved in the New York Eusko Etxea’s Centennial Celebration in 2013, when she also received our Bizi Emankorra Award. She was also a supporter of the International Basque Cultural Center that unfortunately, never came to fruition. Anna was vibrant and always a welcomed addition to our meetings. She was so intelligent and held so much of the history of the New York Basque Club and community as a whole, as well as all of ours, owing to her involvement in the SBSA, and its Halls of Fame that took place all over the country. She has left a void and so on behalf of everyone at NABO, we would like to extend our most sincere condolences to all of her family and friends. May she rest in peace, Goian Bego. Enrique Arana, Eusko Etxea Vice-President, also provided this information that includes more of Anna’s involvement in her community. Eskerrik asko to Enrique as well.
Foku Musikala 7 - Triste Bizi Naiz Eta
This week’s edition of Foku Musikala includes Triste Bizi Naiz Eta for your enjoyment! Eskerrik Asko Mikaela!
Lyrics | Recording | Instrumental Recording | Vocabulary
Gooding Basque Association Summer Picnic Cancelled
The Board of Directors of the Gooding Basque Association has reached out and asked that we share the news of its cancelling its summer picnic scheduled for July 19, 2020. Please help us spread the word.
Los Banos Picnic Virtual Mass
Aita Antton has also shared the missal for this Sunday’s mass in honor of what would have been the Los Banos Picnic. You can attend mass virtually live from St. Patrick’s Parish and Our Lady of Mercy’s Facebook page at 9am PST, or watch it later, by clicking on the video link. Again, we extend our sincerest gratitude to Aita for keeping us all in his thoughts and prayers. Mila esker Aita!
Reno 2020 Basque Festival Cancelled
We have also heard from the Zazpiak Bat Basque Club in Reno that is has also decided to cancel its annual festival scheduled for July 18, 2020. Again, another difficult decision, but all with the best interest of our community at heart.
5/14/2020
