Juan Pedro "John" IRIBARREN, age 79, died Friday Dec 8, 2006 at his
daughter's home in Overton, Nevada. He was born Jan 9, 1927 in Spain to Jose and Maria
Paz TELECHEA IRIBARREN. On Dec 28, 1953, he married Rose Marie DOTY in Buffalo, Wyoming.
She preceded him in death in 1998.
John grew up in Northern Spain, Basque country. He moved to America, became a citizen in
1967. As a young man, he worked as a sheepherder in Wyoming and later as a lubricator for
Stauffer Chemical. After he retired, he moved back to Spain for a few years before
settling in Overton, Nevada. He loved to camp and fish.
Survivors include one son and three daughters: John M. (Marcella) of Green River, WY;
Angela Marie (Scott) HOOVER of Green River, WY; Lisa Ann IRIBARREN of Overton, NV;
Michelle Lee (Roberto) AQUILAR of WI; 10 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He
was preceded in death by his wife, one son, Joseph, his parents and he was the last of
nine children.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated in honor of John on Wednesday, Dec 13, 2006 at 10 a.m.
at the St John's Catholic Church in Overton, Nevada. Arrangements under the direction
of Moapa Valley Mortuary.