Adolpho David Ugalde, 84, was born March 22, 1930 in Winnemucca. He passed away Sept. 7, 2014 at his home in McDermitt, of natural causes.
He was eighth of eight children born to Juan Antonio Ugalde and Paula Maria Erquiaga Ugalde.
He started school in Kings River Valley at the Nine Mile Ranch and completed the eighth grade in Orovada.
He lived at the Buffalo Ranch with his Tia and Tio while he was in school. He worked at the Quinn River Ranch and home at Nine Mile Ranch until he went to serve in Korea from Sept. 19, 1951 to June 18, 1953 where he earned the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, National Defense, Rifleman Cross, Infantry Metals.
Adolpho came home from Korea and worked for numerous ranches throughout Nevada and Oregon. He met the love of his life Elsie, they were married on March 21, 1960, and they enjoyed 48 years together.
When Adolpho married Elsie he became the father of her three children, Connie, Ken, and Dave. Adolpho loved his new family very much. On Aug. 1, 1961, his son Kap was born.
Adolpho worked on many ranches from Paradise Valley to Frenchglen, Ore. He was known for making some of the finest bridle horses in the country, and was often referred to as "The Prince A Horseback."
In 1983 he went to work for McDermitt Mine, living in McDermitt. Then went to work for Amax Mine where he worked until his retirement in 1995.
Adolpho is survived by his son Kap A. Ugalde and Cathy of Fields, Ore., Connie Burlile and Les of Emmitt, Idho, Kenny Holloway of Kuna, Idaho, Dave Holloway of Emmitt, Idaho. Sisters-in-law Sammie Ugalde and Diande Ugalde. Grandchildren Darcy Ugalde, Shane Ugalde, Tami Brutsman, Kelly McCraken, Raymond Smith, Jamie Holloway, Kerri Bryant, Kyle Holloway, Morgan Holloway, Kelsey Robinson, Kimberly Holloway. Fifteen great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews, and his many great friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife Elsie, parents Antonia and Paula Ugalde, brothers, Jamie Ugalde, Emilio Ugalde, Theodore Ugalde, Daniel Ugalde. Sisters Helen Olson, Anne Mendieta, Aurelia Jones.
Adolpho loved branding calves, fishing, and spending time with his kids, grandchildren, and many friends. We will all cherish the great stories and memories that we have. Adolpho requested no service. It was his with to be cremated and be placed at one of his favorite spots where he loved to ride.[[In-content Ad]]
