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Beñat Minondo was a very well-known person in the Diaspora, especially among people from Iparralde in the Basque clubs in Argentina and Uruguay, since he was the treasurer and an active member of the Euskal Argentina Association. He lived in Bidarrai, and at 57 years old was thinking about retiring soon. His sudden death was an unexpected blow for his family and friends. Numerous notes of condolence have come to our newsroom since Sunday, especially from Argentina. His services will take place on Wednesday in Eiheralarre, Lower Navarre.

Donibane Garazi, Baxenabarre. The news spread through the Diaspora last Sunday and messages, first of disbelief and later sympathy, began to appear that same day. Beñat Minondo was a very well-known figure in Argentina and Uruguay, due to his work as treasurer and member of the Euskal Argentina Association. He traveled frequently to Rio de la Plata and his last trip to both countries took place last October-November, when he participated in the National Basque Week in Rosario. His attendance of this year’s festivities in Villa Maria had also been announced.

He died in bed on Saturday night, probably from a heart attack. His sister, who found him, originally thought that he was sleeping. Beñat Minondo lived in Bidarrai, where he a city councilman, engaged and involved in many social activities in the Basque Country and Bearn. He had adquired a house in Donibane Garazi (St Jean de Pie de Port) and was moving there this week.

He was a very active and happy person, having celebrated his 57th birthday on January 26. Services will be held on Wednesday at 15:30 in Eiheralarre, Nafarroa Beherea. Goian bego.

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Beñat Minondo, treasurer of the Euskal Argentina Association, passes away in Euskal Herria at the age of 57

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