ADELAIDA ARTOLA ALLEN
”Yaya” 1900 – 1999
Adelaida Artola Allen was born in Mexico City, Mexico on December 16, 1900. Together with her family, she immigrated to the United States at a young age through Ellis Island and settled in New York. In the tradition of her father, she was an activist for human rights and as a young woman was a suffragette working for the right of women to vote. While working full time, she attended Brooklyn Law School and became a member of the New York Bar. She married Perry Allen a renown international attorney in 1924. Together, they moved the family to Mexico and began an international law practice assisting multi-national corporations. In order to honor her country of birth, Adelaida attended law school for the second time at the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico” in Mexico City and became a member of the Mexican Bar. She became the first woman to practice law in Mexico. Many of Mexico’s leading social and political thinkers of the time were her professors and friends including Jose Vasconcelos, Antonio and Alfonso Casso, Diego Rivera, Cosme Hinojosa, Ezequiel Padilla, and the Flores Magon brothers.
Together with her husband, they worked side by side until his death in 1958. She became Secretary of the Board of Directors and in-house counsel for the Texas based, Pan American Sulfur Company until she retired from practicing law at the age of75. Adelaida was a founding member of the University of the Americas in Mexico City and Puebla, the first bilingual institution of higher learning in the country. She was a founding member of the Pan American Round Table, an international organization dedicated to fostering international relations in the Americas, and a founding member of the Mexico City Garden Club. Further community activities included serving onthe board of the YWCA and the American Society of Mexico.
In her later years, Adelaida was the legal and business administrator for her son, Carlos Allen at Allen Coach Works, in Laredo, Texas and Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas. In 1990, Adelaida relocated to Tucson, AZ to reside with her daughter, Dr. Adela Artola Allen, Associate Dean of the Graduate College at the University of Arizona.
Recently, Yaya, as she was affectionately known to family and friends, was honored by the National Law Center for Inter-American Free Trade with a reception that featured her accomplishments together with Mexico’s first female Supreme Court Justice, Olga Sanchez de Cordero.
Adelaida was preceded in death by her parents, Jose Artola Fontella and Refugio Arias de Artola; her siblings, Enriqueta Artola, Celia Artola de Fajardo, Susana Artola de Romero, and Jose Artola Arias. She died 41 years later to the date and hour tof her beloved husband Perry. Also, preceding her in death were her sons, Perry Allen Jr., Carlos Allen and grandson, Rex Allen Applegate. She is survived by her daughter, Dr. Adela Artola Allen; granddaughter, Lisha Adela Garcia and great-grandchildren, Carlos Mariano Garcia and Daniela Cristina Garcia, and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Adelaida lived a rich and full life that left a treasury of memories marked by her generosity, passion for justice, integrity and unfailing loyalty. She was the consummate champion of lost causes. There will be a memorial mass in her honor on Saturday, February 20, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at the Newman Center at the University of Arizona. Immediately following, there will be a celebration of her life at the home of her daughter. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her name to St. Luke’s Home, a home for elder women, at 615 E. Adams, Tucson, AZ 85705.
BRAY, Esther O., 89, died February 10, 1999. Mother of Mildred (Donald) Sincavage, Beatrice (Gary) Graham all of Phoenix and Edith (O.J.) Clayton of Tucson; sister of George Owen, Alice Tokatch and Martha Butcher all of Pennsylvania. Seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren also survive. Memorial service 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 20, 1999 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Oracle, Arizona conducted by Raul Yubeta, Sr. Inurnment of cremains March 6, 1999 in Resthaven Cemetery, Phoenix, Arizona. Arrangements by BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
ENLOW, Margaret Leta, 87, of Mesa, Arizona, died February 16, 1999. She was born in Waterloo, Iowa and lived in Arizona for 41 years. Survivors include sons, Norman K. Enlow and Albert N. Enlow, Jr; daughter, Leta Joy Betts; sisters, Romaine L. Swope, Sada H. Swope, Naomi L. Swope; brothers, Charles F. Swope, George E. Swope, Roland N. Swope; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ (602) 964-8686.
Helen Ida Lutz
Passed away in the arms of her son on Tuesday, February 14th, 1999. Born on July 6, 1912. She is survived by her son, Charles Lutz and her two grandchildren, Brian and Andrew. Helen had a wonderful 42 year marriage with Reinhard Lutz who passed away in 1985. From Chicago, they moved out to Tucson in 1976 and enjoyed the best of retirement. Together they traveled the highways of the U.S. pulling their airstream trailer stopping only long enough for food, fuel and a game of golf. They always sang ”oh may we go a-wandering until the day we die, and may we always laugh and sing, beneath God’s clear blue sky”. They are loved and missed so much by friends and family. A memorial service will be held in Tucson, Sunday, February 21st, 1:00 p.m. at 4860 N. Paseo del Tupo. All who knew them are welcome.
McLAUGHLIN, John E., age 70, died Wednesday, February 17, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Betty McLaughlin of Tucson; one son, John P. McLaughlin (Robin) of Tucson; three daughters, Kennalee Nemudrov (Victor) of Albuquerque, NM, Tammy Skinner (Robert), and Robin McLaughlin both of Tucson; two sisters, Helen Greil of California, Mary Creasy of Tennessee, and by grandchildren, Jermy, Dominic, Travis, Mark, Jared, Dawn, Melody, and Elizabeth. Mr. McLaughlin was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Kayla who died in 1999. John was a veteran of military service, having served with the Navy. He had owned and operated the McLaughlin Paint and Body Shop in Tucson for 48 years, retiring in 1995. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, (Dodge Chapel), 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway) from 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 20, 1999.Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m.The family has requested that those whodesire may make contributions to the Pima Heart Care, 445 Silverbell 85745, in memory of Mr. McLaughlin.
MITZEN, Frances C., 83, died February 17, 1999. Great aunt of Mary Lou Devido and Fred Grajewski. Her special friend, Steve Bozki also survives. Daughter of Paul and Rose Zolowski Mitzen (deceased). She was a member of Young at Heart Group and St. Frances De Sales Catholic Church. Rosary will be recited at 3:00 p.m. Friday, February 19, at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Mass will be offered 8:00 a.m. Saturday, February 20 at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco with interment to follow at Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery. Donations in Frances’s memory may be made to Carondelet Hospice, 1802 W. St. Mary’s Rd. Friends may call from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Friday, February 19 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
NOKLEBY, Melvin, 89, retired contractor, died February 17, 1999 at the home of his son in Palm Springs, CA. Survivors include his son, Lee of Palm Springs, CA; daughter, Gloria Barker of Scottsdale, AZ; sisters, Mina Triebwasser, Minot, ND, Margaret Stromswald, Spokane, WA; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Graveside Services Monday, February 22, 1999, 3:00 p.m. at East Lawn Cemetery, Tucson, AZ.Arranged by Wiefels & Son Funeral Home, Palm Springs, CA.
In Loving Memory of My Brother
Leonard C. Sanchez
77, (Bush Master) of Tucson, AZ. Died February 7, 1999 in Chula Vista, California. Born in Nogales, Arizona, 1921. Mr. Sanchez attended schools in Tucson and joined the Army National Guard in 1940. He was sent to Panama and then was sent to Germany, where he joined the 2nd Armored Division. He was captured while crossing the Rhine River in Germany and became a POW for a month. He returned home to Tucson in 1945, married Julia Munguia in July, 1945 and started a family. In the late 1950s he moved to California. Mr. Sanchez was retired after working as a cement finisher.
Preceded in death by his father, Leonard Sanchez; his mother, Josephine Sanchez; sister, Mary Calderon; and son, Leonard Sanchez III. Survivors include his wife, Julia M. Sanchez; daughters, Mary Jane Castro and Dina Sanchez, all of Chula Vista; sister, Frances (Ralph) Barlow of Tucson; 12 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; many nephews, nieces and friends.
Services were held at Greenwood Mortuary in San Diego, California, and mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Chula Vista, California.
Always in may prayers and in may heart.
Frances
SCHROTH, Genevieve Louise, 69, died February 16, 1999. Arrangements by Bring’s Broadway Chapel, 6910 E. Broadway.
George Ulevich (February 10, 1999)
Pauline Ulevich (February 14, 1999)
Of Tucson, Arizona, formerly of Wyandotte, Michigan. They are survived by two daughters and one son, six grandchildren three great-grandchildren. Burial was held at South Lawn Cemetery in Tucson.
UMBAUGH, Russell Eugene, 90, died February 15, 1999. Husband of Vera Umbaugh; father of Sandra (Tom) Bowman, Barbara (Jim) Hoelscher and Elizabeth Umbaugh; grandfather of 14 grandchildren; brother of Win Wilkinson and Marge Dotson. Funeral service 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 20th at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, with Rev. Howard Higgins officiating. Burial in TMP South Lawn. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to service time at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
WALKER, Jean E., 80, died Monday,February 1, 1999 of lung cancer. Preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Frederick (Fritz) Walker. Survived by daughters, Linda Walker of Tucson and Gayle Sheldon (Bob) of DeLeon Springs, Florida; four grandchildren including Adrienne Walker of Tucson and seven great-grandchildren.
Jean was born in Portland, Oregon February 9, 1918, spent many years in California, where she and Fritz and Doug (Sun City) and Barbara Walker owned and operated the Walker Paint Co., a successful paint manufacturing company in Sunnyvale. She and her husband moved to Tucson in 1987.
Jean was an extremely intelligent and humorous person who loved to play cards and particularly enjoyed the friendships of her card-playing buddies. She’ll be missed by those who loved her, but she’s nowreleased from her pain and is experiencing joy in the presence of God. No memorial service is planned at this time.
WELCH, Shirley E., age 83, a resident of Tucson for the past 78 years, passed away February 17, 1999. Born July 18, 1915 in Pratt, Kansas. She is survived by her son, Carl L. (Sherryll) Welch; grandchildren, Leo, Mike and Cindy; great-grandchildren, DW, Candie, Nicole and Brian; brothers, Melvin, Kenneth, Sy and Bob Norvelle; sister, Vivian Askew. Predeceased by her husband, Obie and her brothers, Lawrence and Bill Norvelle. A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 19, 1999 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. Funeral service at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 20, 1999 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, Rev. Tom Harris of First Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at South Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to First Baptist Church, 215 E.5th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85705. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, a certified aftercare provider.
WILSON, David James, 65, of Tucson, died February 17, 1999. There are to be no services. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY.
In Memoriam
Robert Joseph Brooks
9/9/79 – 2/19/96
Bobby, I miss you so much. Not a day goes by without thinking of you. You’re always in my heart, thoughts and prayers.
I love you so very much.
My love, Mom
Bobby, today I will remember you and all you are. You remain in my heart and thoughts always. I love and miss you.
Michelle