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01/09/2026 - Hollister, California, USA

Mary Yparraguirre Stowers passed away peacefully on January 9th at the age of 89.

Born in Hollister, California, she was the daughter of Fermin Yparraguirre ([rom Etxalar, Navarre] and Noeline Ygoa [from Urepele, Lower Navarre] and sister of Martin and Albert.

Deeply proud of her Basque heritage, she built a life rooted in family, community, and connection.

She valued relationships above all else and believed wholeheartedly in showing up for the people she loved.

Mary is survived by her husband, Richard; her sons, Paul (Lara) and Greg (Leina); and her grandchildren, Chloe, Henry, Samuel, and William.

She will be missed and lovingly remembered.

A privare service was held per her request.

(published in The Mercury News)

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