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04/25/2020 - Townsville, Australia

July 25, 1933 - April 22, 2020

His wife Jenny, his children Teresa, Maria, Stephen and Anamari. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren knew him as "Gumpy". He died at home surrounded by his family.

This week a private ceremony will be held. The commemorative act of his life will be held later, on a date to be announced.

The Basque Club of North Queensland has spread these words in his memory:

It is with much regret and sadness that we advise of the passing of our inaugural President and dearly loved friend, Mr Jose Maria (Joe) Goicoechea.

Joe had a dream of bringing together the Basque community of North Queensland and almost twenty years ago, this dream became a reality. The Basque Club of North Queensland owes its foundation and much of its ongoing success to Joe. Many Basque songs, meals and drinks have been shared between the club and the Goicoechea family.

Joe was a committed and loving family man who leaves behind a grand legacy of his wife Jenny; his children (Teresa, Maria, Stephen and Anamari); their partners; grandchildren and great grandchildren.

We know you will join us in sending the Goicoechea family our deepest sympathies and prayers during this difficult time.

The club looks forward to celebrating the life of this great man in the very near future.

Goian Bego Jose Mari!