This page lists information about alumni who returned from the Spain Bilbao Mission in 1989. If you came home from the Spain Bilbao Mission in 1989, and your name is not here, add it or if the information is not current then change it.
January |
| Sister Susan Sackenheim
"Unklesbay" |
| Served: 7/1987 - 1/1989 |
| Cities: La Coru?a, Le?n, Logro?o,
Orense, and Burgos |
| E-mail: Susie.Sack@aol.com |
| Comments: Secretary to Senator Orrin Hatch in Washington: secretary to
Governor Bangerter in Utah: secretary in the Office of the Seventy: married in 1993 to Glenn Unklesbay in the Chicago Temple.
He had 3 children from a previous marriage: we added two boys Andrew (b. 1994) and Dan (b. 1997)!
- May 19th 1998 |
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| Sister Susan Sackenheim
"Unklesbay" |
| Served: 7/1987 - 1/1989 |
| Cities: La Coruna, Leon, Logrono, Orense, Burgos |
| E-mail: susiesack@earthlink.net |
| Comments: Secretary to Senator Orrin Hatch in Washington, DC: secretary to Gov. Bangerter in Utah: secretary in the Office of the Seventy: married in 1993 to Glenn Unklesbay in the Chicago Temple. He had 3 children from a previous marriage: we've had three children Andrew (b. 1994), Dan (b. 1997) and Lydia (2000). We live near Cincinnati - back home for me!
? - March 24th 2005 |
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February |
| Elder JOSE ANTONIO GOMEZ
"CASTRO" |
| Served: 3/1986 - 2/1989 |
| Cities: VIGO,OVIEDO,FUENLABRADA,ALCOBENDAS/SAN SEBASTIAN DE LOS REYES, SEGOVIA(EN EL A?O 1987 SE DIVIDE LA MISION MADRID Y SOY UNO DE LOS PIONEROS EN LA NUEVA MISION BILBAO, SEGOVIA LLEGA SER PARTE DE LA MISION),LOGRO?O,GIJON. |
| E-mail: PHOTONDESCANSO@ONO.COM |
| Home Page: www.photondescanso.com |
| Comments: ME CASE EN OREGON, Y VENIMOS A ESPA?A, TENEMOS CUATRO HIJOS,TRES NI?AS Y UN NI?O, Y TENEMOS UN NEGOCIO: UN CENTRO DE MEDICINA NO CONVENCIONAL Y TRADICIONAL. MI MUJER TAWNYA ZELLER ES PRIMA DEL ELDER DICKSON,AUTORIDAD GENERAL,SETENTA. - November 3rd 2004 |
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| Sister Kristi Murdock
"Baumgartner" |
| Served: 8/1987 - 2/1989 |
| Cities: Vigo, Pamplona, Vallodolid, Oviedo, Gijon |
| E-mail: kjbaumgartner@hotmail.com |
| Comments: Since coming home, I got married in '91, moved to California, moved to Kuwait for 5 years, and we are now back in California. We live in the bay area. Yes, my husband is in the oil business, if you couldn't guess. We also have three children, 2 girls and 1 boy, all age 2-1/2. That's right. We have triplets! They are wonderful, and the light of my life. They were born in Salt Lake just before the Olympics, so we got to be there during that time. Haven't been back to Spain since I left, but would love to get back some day. - August 18th 2004 |
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July |
| Sister Susan Cox
"Ward" |
| Served: 2/1988 - 7/1989 |
| Cities: La Coru?a, Burgos, Valladolid, and
Oviedo |
| E-mail: wards@ricks.edu |
| Comments: I am married with two little boys. For those of you who knew me, yes I
married Kirk! My husband and I both teach chemistry at Ricks College. - April 1st 1998 |
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| Elder Scott Etherington
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| Served: 7/1987 - 7/1989 |
| Cities: Salamanca, Vigo, Oviedo, Pontevedra, Santander and Pamplona |
| E-mail: scottandjessica@surewest.net |
| Comments: I met my wife Jessica while at BYU. Upon graduation we moved to Kentucky for graduate school. We then moved to Northern California, back to Utah and now back to Northern California. We have four children (three daughters and a son). - October 1st 2003 |
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| Elder Todd Lemmon
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| Served: 7/1987 - 7/1989 |
| Cities: Pamplona, Bilbao, Santander, Santiago de
Compostela, Vigo, Valladolid, and Salamanca |
| E-mail: trlemmon@juno.com |
| Comments: My wife Rebecca and I live in West
Jordan, UT. We have four beautiful children. John (9), Adam (7), Alyssa (4), and Tyler (1). I work for Fidelity Investments
in Salt Lake as a Retirement Consultant. Things are great! - August 31st 2000 |
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| Elder Derek Oaks
|
| Served: 9/1987 - 7/1989 |
| Cities: Valladolid, Gij?n, Avil?s, Valladolid, Vigo,
and Bilbao |
| E-mail: oaksfarm@sprintmail.com |
| Comments: I graduated from the Air Force Academy in 1991, and finished my Masters
in Business in 1995 from Webster University. I married Preot Allen (RM from London South) and have three kids (Raili 7,
Andrew 5, Laine 2). I am a pilot in the Air Force and now currently fly the A-10 attack aircraft. Life is good.
- June 2nd 1999 |
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| Elder Scott Pingree
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| Served: 7/1987 - 7/1989 |
| Cities: Vigo, Valladolid, Pamplona, Bilbao |
| E-mail: scottpingree@msn.com |
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| Elder Dave VanLeeuwen
|
| Served: 7/1987 - 7/1989 |
| Cities: Burgos, La Coru?a, Santiago,
Vitoria, Le?n, and Gigon |
| E-mail: didavevl@trilobyte.net |
| Comments: Hey, throw me a note!
- March 14th 1999 |
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August |
| Sister Lynette Ashcroft
"Bingham" |
| Served: 2/1988 - 8/1989 |
| Cities: Santander, Logrono, Leon, Pamplona, Bilbao |
| E-mail: lbing@mac.com |
| Comments: After the mission, I continued working as a registered nurse. I eventually married a wonderful man, Jared Bingham, and we now have 4 kids, Amaya, Bryce, Jayson & Kyla. I have since retired from nursing and I am enjoying being a full time mother. We are currently living in Salem, UT. - April 1st 2002 |
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| Sister Lynette Bingham
"Ashcroft" |
| Served: 2/1988 - 8/1989 |
| Cities: Santander, Logro?o, Le?n,
Pamplona, and Bilbao |
| E-mail: lynette@softhome.net |
| Home Page: www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ranch/6018/ |
| Comments: After 10 years of
working, I finally retired and have become a full-time mom of our 3 children: Amaya, Bryce and Jayson. We are living in
Decatur, IL, where Jared is doing his residency in Family Practice. We really like the Midwest, but are looking forward to
returning to Utah and being near family and friends. - November 20th 1997 |
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| Elder Michael Duran
|
| Served: 8/1987 - 8/1989 |
| Cities: Santiago, Avil?s, Segovia, La Coru?a,
Valladolid, Ponferrada, and Portugalete |
| E-mail: mduran@dfcu.com |
| Home Page: www.members.theglobe.com/BIGM68/ |
| Comments: I married
Maria Isabel Gonzalez, formerly known as Hermana Gonzalez (Speedy) We have 2 children, James 7, Christine 3. We live in Orem
UT. I am a Personal Financial Analysts. Isa (Maria) is a home maker and great cook! - April 27th 1999 |
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| Elder Erik Johnson
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| Served: 8/1987 - 8/1989 |
| Cities: San Sebastian, La Coru?a, Barakaldo, Astrabadua |
| E-mail: erik.johnson@flyingj.com |
| Comments: We live in Honeyville, UT. I met my wife Julie while going to Utah State. I work in the IS arena for Flying J in Ogden. We have 4 daughters, some kitties and most definitely horses. Call or email us, we would love to hear from you .... - August 27th 2001 |
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| Elder Chad Ross
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| Served: 8/1987 - 8/1989 |
| Cities: Pamplona, Logro?o, Vigo, Avil?s, Valladolid,
Baracaldo, and Oviedo |
| E-mail: chadross@uswest.net |
| Comments: Since I''ve been home the almost past 10 years - I married my
high school sweetheart Ginger. We have 4 kids, 2 boys - Zakary (10), Jeremy (7)and 2 girls - Celia (4), Rose (1). We have
lived here in Woods Cross for 3 years now. I graduated from the U of U back in 1992. I am currently the Western Region
General Manager for Terex Mining Equipment. I sell the BIG Trucks and Big Shovels to the Mines. Call me, e-mail me - Let''s
talk. I miss Spain and all the wonderful people I served with and for. - April 1st 1999 |
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September |
| Elder Glen Ames
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| Served: 9/1987 - 9/1989 |
| Cities: Ourense, Pamplona, Leon, Barracaldo, Burgos, Aviles |
| E-mail: glenames@utah.gov |
| Home Page: none |
| Comments: Went to USU for 7 yrs, met my awesome wife, Nicole, had 2 kids, (Zachary and Abigail).
I work for the Utah Department of Transportation as the Asset Management Engineer. I also tune pianos!
I live in Tooele and am the ward mission leader, of all things. - December 5th 2003 |
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| Sister Concepci?n Ben?tez
|
| Served: 4/1988 - 9/1989 |
| Cities: Baracaldo, Le?n, Bilbao, Orense y Pontevedra |
| E-mail: cbenitez1964@hotmail.com |
| Comments: Segu? estudiando y trabajando, me cas? y sell? en 1991 con un exmisionero. Tenemos 3 hijos: Samuel de 11 a?os, Marta de 7 y Rub?n de 3. Actualmente he dejado de trabajar para tener m?s tiempo para mi familia - October 20th 2003 |
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| Elder Heber Ferraz-Leite
|
| Served: 10/1987 - 9/1989 |
| Cities: Aviles, Salamanca, Bilbao, Pontevedra, Ferrol |
| E-mail: heber_ferrazleite@yahoo.com |
| Home Page: ferrazleiteneufuss.blogspot.com |
| Comments: I married Katerin Neufuss in 1993 and we have three boys ages 13, 8, and 5 plus a girl that is 3 months old (as of June 2007).
I run my own software engineering & consulting company and work as IT project manager and consultant.
In the church I currently serve as the bishop of the Vienna 2nd ward. - June 11th 2007 |
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| Elder Heber Ferraz-Leite
|
| Served: 10/1987 - 9/1989 |
| Cities: Aviles, Salamanca, Bilbao, Pontevera, Ferrol |
| E-mail: heber_ferrazleite@yahoo.com |
| Home Page: http://www.fsc.at/people/h.ferraz-leite |
| Comments: Married Katerin Neufuss in April 1993. I introduced her to the church, so all that I learned on my mission was finally good for something. :-) We have three boys, Daniel (12), Gabriel (7) and Miguel (4). My wife is originally from Peru, so we speak spanish at home. We are both active in the church ... and in fact I'm looking forward to visit the priesthood session of general conference for the first time with my oldest son in a few days. Professionally I studied computer science and have been self-employed since 1995. I am currently working as consultant project manager in a big IT project in the telecommunications industry. - March 31st 2006 |
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| Elder Gregory Hendrix
|
| Served: 9/1987 - 9/1989 |
| Cities: Logro?o, Vitoria, Palencia, Bilbao,
Segovia, Avil?s, and Gij?n |
| E-mail: poobear68@yahoo.com |
| Comments: I graduated with my Masters in Social Work and I work as
a child play therapist and a therapist on the crisis team for the State of Idaho. - August 2nd 1998 |
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| Elder Greg Hendrix
|
| Served: 9/1987 - 9/1989 |
| Cities: Logrono, Vitoria,Valladoid, Palencia, Bilbao(office historian), Segovia, Aviles, Gijon. |
| E-mail: ghendrix@utah.gov |
| Comments: I married Angela Zaccardi (Italian woman and a great cook). I Granduated from BYU with my Master's in Social Work. We moved to Idaho Falls and lived there for 4 years. The cold drove us back home in 2001, and we now live in Orem. I work for the Utah State Prison as a Clinical Social Worker. We have three girls. We have one boy. It feels great to have more testosterone in the house. That is it in a nutshell. - October 2nd 2003 |
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| Elder Shawn Ivey
|
| Served: 9/1987 - 9/1989 |
| Cities: Oviedo, Bilbao, Salamanca, Las Arenas, Vigo, Valladolid
and Valladolid |
| E-mail: shawnpivey@yahoo.com |
| Comments: Graduated from BYU in Computer Science in '93. Married with 4 kids (Lindsey born in '91, Allyson in '92, Alex in '95, and Drew in '97), and working for Autonomy (a software company). - October 1st 2003 |
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| Elder Joseph Mattias Kempf
|
| Served: 10/1987 - 9/1989 |
| Cities: Valladolid, Burgos, Le?n,
Santiago de Compostela, and Pamplona |
| E-mail: KempfMa@ldschurch.org |
| Comments: I married Maria Jose Moreno Santiago 12 Sep
1992. I have two sons called Izam and Paul. I work for CES in Spain. - March 7th 1999 |
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| Elder Joel Tilton
|
| Served: 9/1987 - 9/1989 |
| Cities: Avil?s, Pontevedra, Santurce, Ponferrada, Lugo and Sestao |
| E-mail: joeltilton2002@yahoo.com |
| Comments: Graduated from the BYU MBA's school with an emphasis in Finance. I am working for a company out of Salt Lake that imports pewter from Mexico.
I married in 1992 and have twin boys, that are now nine years old, and a daughter that is two.
Going to the Spain temple dedication in 1999 was a wonderful experience. - October 1st 2003 |
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| Elder Gordon Willey
|
| Served: 9/1987 - 9/1989 |
| Cities: Burgos, Santander, Vitoria, Bilbao, Oviedo, Bilbao, Salamanca, San Sebastian |
| E-mail: gwilley@utah.gov |
| Comments: I married Michele Pace from Logan on September 18, 1992. We have three children ages 13, 11, and 9. I worked for the State of Utah as a child abuse investigator for 14 years as a foster care and adoptions worker. I am currently working for people with disabilities. We built a home in Logan in 2001 and are planning on settling here. - February 12th 2009 |
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November |
| Elder Karl Bartholomew
|
| Served: 11/1987 - 11/1989 |
| Cities: Valladolid, Barakaldo, Santander,Lugo, Vigo, Vitoria, and Le?n |
| E-mail: karlsplants@juno.com |
| Comments: Oct 28, 2003
Have moved back to North Alabama (Hartselle, AL). Started my own lawn and landscape business this past spring(Feb 2003). Things are doing fine. my son Christopher is in kindergarden.
My wife Rebecca and I will be selibrating our 9th anniversary next Feburary(2004). - January 28th 2004 |
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| Elder Jim Bell
|
| Served: 11/1987 - 11/1989 |
| Cities: Santurce, La Coru?a, Vitoria,
Pamplona, |
| E-mail: bellfam@aone.com |
| Comments: Obtained teaching degree in English from B.Y.U. Married to Lois
Butterfield in July ''91. Two daughters, 4 and 2. Currently teaching English at Clatskanie High School and finishing Masters
in English. - January 23rd 1997 |
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| Elder Vance Checketts
|
| Served: 10/1987 - 11/1989 |
| Cities: Santander, Aviles, Pontevedra, Vigo, Bilbao |
| E-mail: vancec2000@yahoo.com |
| Comments: Married with 7 children. Lived in California for about 9 years, but I'm back in Provo, UT again. Working for a software company and teaching international business as an adjunct faculty member at UVSC. - July 7th 2004 |
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| Elder Edward Rock
|
| Served: 11/1987 - 11/1989 |
| Cities: Santander
Bilbao
Logrono
Vigo
Santiago
Leon
La Coruna
Aviles |
| E-mail: magicedrock@yahoo.com |
| Comments: Married to Amee. Three kids (one daughter,two sons). Graduated with BS in Civil Engineering in 1994. - March 22nd 2005 |
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December |
| Sister Pamela Harding
"Wells" |
| Served: 6/1988 - 12/1989 |
| Cities: Burgos,La Coruna,Leon,Vigo, Santander |
| E-mail: ms046@inetmail.att.net |
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| Elder Jared Hokanson
|
| Served: 1/1988 - 12/1989 |
| Cities: Santiago, Vitoria, Santander, Bilbao
and Pamplona |
| E-mail: soaringeagles@hotmail.com |
| Comments: I got married four months after getting home to Colette. Yes, she did wait. A month after we got married we were expecting our first. She is now 12. We also have a 10, 7, 4, and 6 month old. I graduated from BYU in 1995 in advertising and worked for Living Scriptures for several years. We now live in Meford Oregon where I am a real estate investor.
I''d love to hear from any one from the mission. - October 5th 2003 |
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| Elder Sean Horsley
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| Served: 12/1987 - 12/1989 |
| Cities: Pontevedra, El Ferrol, Oviedo, La Coru?a, Valladolid, Leon |
| E-mail: txskooch@yahoo.com |
| Comments: Crystal and I just moved to Brigham City. Our kids are growing up fast - our oldest just started high school! Can you guys believe it's been 20 years since the Bilbao Mission started. I am still a social worker/bereavement counselor for Intermountain Homecare Hospice. I am also teaching Medical Spanish at Brigerland ATC. Shoot me an email, I would love to hear from you. - October 7th 2007 |
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| Elder Andrew Joseph Jensen
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| Served: 12/1987 - 12/1989 |
| Cities: Avil?s, La Coru?a, Vitoria,
San Sebasti?n, and Valladolid |
| E-mail: jensen.inc@juno.com |
| Comments: I received my bachelor's degree from UCLA and am working in biotech. - October 1st 2003 |
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| Elder Scott Taylor
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| Served: 12/1987 - 12/1989 |
| Cities: Bilbao, Pamplona, Salamanca, Santander, Vigo |
| E-mail: taylors@bu.edu |
| Comments: Living in Boston. My wife and I have three wonderful children. - April 4th 2007 |
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