Frank Barayasarra was born September 22, 1937 at Grandview, Idaho in his familys home on the bank of the Snake River. He passed away April 11, 2012 at his sons home in Nampa. The family moved to a home between Nampa and Meridian when he was in grade school. He graduated in 1955 from Meridian High School. His parents, Nemesio "Frank" and Victorina Solay Barayasarra were Basque immigrants from Spain who were so proud to become naturalized citizens of the USA. Both preceded him in death, as did sisters Alva and Mary Felipa, and brothers Manuel and Louis.
Frank served in the National Guard for many years. He spent most of his working life hauling milk and retired as Supply Plant Supervisor for Dairy Farmers of America, Meridian.
On June 29, 1965 Frank married Eileen Bryant Lund and became "Dad" to her four small children. On May 26, 1966, Eileens birthday, son Michael Louis was born. Eileen and all five children survive him. They are Julie Gayner and Janet Lund of Meridian, Eric (and Aliisa) Lund of Rathdrum, ID, Thomas Lund and Michael Barayasarra of Nampa. He is also survived by ten wonderful grandchildren, brothers James (and Janet) Barayasarra of Easton Maryland, and Michael D (and Cathy) Barayasarra of Meridian, four nieces, including Victorina (and Lou) Murgoitio of Boise, and several grand-niece and nephews. He leaves behind many close friends and Eileens numerous relations, all of whom will miss him.
A memorial service followed by a recitation of the Rosary will be held at 5:00 PM Sunday, April 15, 2012 at the Nampa Funeral Home, Yraguen Chapel, 415 12th Avenue S, Nampa, ID. A private family Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in New Plymouth, ID. Burial will follow in the Canyon Hill Cemetery, Caldwell.
Frank enthusiastically supported Eileen and her "Class of 1957" of Notus High School. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to honor a murdered classmate to the "Barbara Linning Overman Memorial Scholarships" c/o E. Smith, 724 Shane Place, Caldwell, ID 83605. A Notus graduate is helped yearly by this scholarship.
Service Information
Recitation of the Rosary Sunday
April 15, 2012
5:00 PM
Nampa Funeral Home Yraguen Chapel
415 12th Ave South
Nampa, ID 83651