Richard Domingo Uberuaga

Richard was born in Emmett, Idaho on September 26, 1950 to Pete and Dorothy Uberuaga. He was the second of four children, joining older brother David and eventually younger sisters, Damiana and Julia. He graduated from the University of Idaho in 1973, where he received a degree in fisheries biology. He was the father of twins, Andrew and Julian and a daughter, Castilleja.

Richard joined the Peace Corps and lived in Central and South America helping the people and chasing fish. He worked in Fisheries in Alaska, Idaho, Arizona and Oregon, eventually moving back to Alaska in 2000 where he worked for US Fish and Wildlife overseeing Native Fisheries.

Richard met the love of his life, Sandra, and together they chased fish and moose, travelled the world, and spent time at their fish camp in Beluga Alaska, all with their beloved German Shorthaired Pointers, Ruby and Bella, by their sides. Richard retired in 2005 which gave him even more time to travel and fish. During this time, he built a fishing/hunting cabin in Beluga, by hand, by himself, and loved spending time there with Sandra and friends. Richard was very proud of being Basque. Many remember him wearing his signature beret.

He continued to split his time between Alaska and Seattle as he fought a valiant two-year battle with cancer. He passed peacefully on June 4th in Seattle. Richard is survived by his loving wife, Sandra, his step children, Ian MacLean and Katie Bond, grandchildren, Audrey and Isla and his aforementioned children and siblings. He had many friends, including his Beluga brotherhood, and relatives, some with us and some that went before him. He will forever be in our hearts and his fishing and hunting stories will live on. His parting advice was to each day be grateful. Richard's funeral will be in Seattle on June 17th. We will also be celebrating his life this summer at his Alaska homestead.

Remembrances may be made to

Seattle Cancer Care Alliance

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or to the

Basque Museum in Boise, Idaho.

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