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11/10/2024 - Millbrae, California, USA

Joaiten ari dira, badakigu biziaren legea hala dela, baina maite ditugu eta penatzen gira. Jean-Leon hil da, ikusi genuen hondarreko aldian makalago zebilela, eta azaroaren 10 huntan heldu da bere azken hatsaren tenore eta berri hitsa. Guziek ezagutzen zituzten Jean-Leon, emazte Mayte eta seme-alabak Isabelle, Xabi eta ondokoak. San Frantziskoko Euskal Etxeari zinez lotuak, beti hor, San Frantziskoko euskal historiako parte eta protagonista. Bertako eta kanpoko, andana bat jende hunkitu da. Legatu ederra uzten du. Besarkada haundia eta doluminak Mayteri, Isabelle (Jeff) eta Xavier-i (Catie) eta biloba/seme-alabatxi Amanda, Megan eta Mikeli. Gogoan izango zaitugu, Jean Leon!

Obituary published on Legacy.com, San Francisco Chronicle on Nov. 11, 2024:

Late of Millbrae and San Mateo County resident for 60 years, entered into rest at his home on November 10, 2024.

Beloved husband of Mayte Ocafrain since 1970. Loving father of Isabelle Bushman (her husband Jeff) and Xavier Ocafrain (his wife Catie). Jean Leon was 9th of 12 siblings. Also survived by his 3 grandchildren Amanda, Megan and Mikel, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and dear friends.

A native of Banca in the Basque region of France, age 81 years.

Jean Leon was a member of the Basque Cultural Center and many French and Basque organizations, an avid hunter and mushroom forager, garden landscaper, and was proud of his Basque heritage working tirelessly to preserve and promote the Basque culture.

Family and friends may visit on Thursday, November 14, 2024 after 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at CHAPEL OF THE HIGHLANDS, El Camino Real at 194 Millwood Drive in Millbrae, with a Vigil Service beginning at 7:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:30 AM at Saint Dunstan Catholic Church in Millbrae, followed by committal at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Colma.

In lieu of flowers his family prefers donations to the "United States Federation of Pelota" at usfpelota.com, or to the charity of your choice.

Goian Bego (GB) - May Rest in Peace