Angel Betes

March 1, 1939 – August 18, 2024

Angel Betes Buesa, 85, of Moses Lake, Washington, went to his rest in Jesus on Aug. 18, 2024. He was born on March 1, 1939 at home to Edwardo and Auncia Betes in Undues Pintano, Zaragoza, Spain and was one of nine children. In October 1962, Angel and his brother Joe followed his brothers Sebastian and Alfred to America. Their destination was Bakersfield, California, where they worked as shepherds for the next four years. He shepherded flocks of up to 2,000 sheep during the fall and winter. Angel traveled with his flock from Bakersfield to the Mojave Desert to Mono Lake. He and Joe were able to spend summers together in the Mono Lake area with their flocks, fishing and gathering earthworms, which they sold for spending money.