Martin Etchart
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Marie Guecaimburu - 1960
Burial Details
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Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 3D Obituary - July 24, 2016
Martin Etchart
June 14, 1926 - July 21, 2016
Martin Etchart, a French
Basque immigrant came to
America’s Uncompahgre
Valley on May 12, 1947.
Martin began as a sheepherder
and ended as a prominent
sheep rancher.
Martin was born in Lasse,
France, one of six sons born
to Fernand and Jeanie
(Gomis) Etchart. After
coming to America he returned to his homeland to marry his
neighboring sweetheart, Marie Guecaimburu in 1960. They
returned to Colorado and together started their journey in the
sheep business.
Martin and Marie had three sons, Jean, Ernest and George.
They enjoyed 38 years of marriage until Marie’s passing in
1998.
Martin was preceded in death by all of his brothers, Arnauld,
Emile, Pete, Jean, Michel; wife, Marie; their first born son, Jean
and nephew, Ferandio.
He is survived by two sons, Ernest (Chris) Etchart and George
(Jackie) Etchart; grandsons, Justin, Jacob and Nathan Etchart
and granddaughter, Hannah (Fabian) Hightower. Also surviving
are sister-in-law, Anna Etchart of Fruita; nephews, David
(Donna), Mike (Allison), Joseph (Ellen), John (Sheryl) and
Mark (Naomi) Etchart and niece, Mary Ann (Mike) Harper;
sisters-in-law, Catherine and Dominica; brothers-in-law, Peyton
and Benniat and niece, Jeanette, all who reside in France.
In lieu of flowers the family wishes that you donate to The
Western Slope Woolgrowers c/o Kenneth Zahniser, 18024 6353
Road in Montrose, Colorado 81403 and HopeWest Hospice in
memory of Martin and Marie Etchart.
Arrangements are under the care of Crippin Funeral Home and
Crematory.
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 8B Death Notice - July 27, 2016
Martin Etchart, 90, Montrose, died July 21, 2016, at his home.
Rosary will be said at 6 p.m. today at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
Mass will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will
follow at Cedar Cemetery.
