Family Histories: Arballo

Tucson, Arizona
November 6, 1995
Reverend Bryan W. Sherry, J.C.L.

In response to Information concerning: The Assumption of Mary Parish of Florence, Arizona, celebrating its 125th Anniversary on November 18, 1995. THE ARBALLO FAMILY

THE RAMON B. ARBALLO FAMILY Father: Ramon B. Arballo was born in Tucson, Arizona July 23, 1870. Mother: Eulalia Brown Arballo was born in San Bernardino, California March 27, 1895. Dad's Parents were Abundio Arballo and Guadalupe Basquez, both from the State of Sonora, Mexico. Mother's Parents were Jennie Brown and Enrique Mendibles of Arizona. Of The Union of Ramon and Eulalia they had 5 children. No. 1. Adeline Arballo(Barnes) Born April 17, 1914, Florence, Arizona No. 2. Guadalupe (Lupe) Arballo (Celaya ) born June 19, 1915, Florence, Az. ( 2 Babies died at Birth) No. 3 Raymond B. Arballo Born November 14, 1923, Florence, Arizona Adeline, Lupe and Raymond were Baptized, Confirmed and made their First Holy Communion at The Assumption of Mary Church! CHURCH ACTIVITIES: Adeline helped during the Month of May Church services, when little Girls came to offer Flowers to the Blessed Mother. Adeline also was Organist, and directed the Church Choir in the 1930s. Soloist was Maria Montaño, others that sang were: Inez Robles, Eulalia Arballo, Anita Rodriguez, Rita Somoza and Mary Espinoza. At Special Masses like Christmas midnight Mass, Fernando Arriola played the Violin. The Masses at that time would last 2 to 21/2 hours, that was called: A HIGH MASS. August 15th, the Assumption of our Blessed Mother, we always had a High Mass, and we would have one or two visiting Priests for a Concelebrated Mass, BEAUTIFUL! All the Congregation would Dress-Up, for that occasion, also at Easter Time. Dresses, Hats, and Gloves, Men wore Suits. After some of these Masses, refreshments were served and it was a pleasure, Padre Narciso Genemates came from Morenci, or Globe, Az. and would sing El Rancho Grande, and other Popular songs of that Era. Padre Basilio Delgado was the Parish Priest for many Years. He visited our Home frequently and would bring us girls Rosaries. We also had Father Amancio Menubens, a very strict Priest. No sleeveless blouses or dresses and we had to Cover our Heads with hats or scarves. Reverend Henry Heitz, when Parish Priest, visited the Ranches out of Florence. He visited the Manuel Ramirez Ranch, at Picacho, Arizona. The Salazar's, Arujo's and Valdenegro Ranches. He said Mass, Baptized etc. My Mother's Aunt, Engracia (Grace) Brown Meneses used to tell us about Father Heitz. He came from Europe, of German Descent. He was very Comical and Funny, and had to get used to the Desert and Dry climate, and of course the Food here, Mexican cooking. But it did not take him too long. He enjoyed the carne seca, frijoles, and tortillas, plus other good Mexican food. Ramon Arballo was a Merchant, associated with The Michea-Arballo Mercantile Company, They sold General Merchandise from: Peanuts to Farm Implements Adeline and Raymond Arballo graduated from: Florence Union High School 1932, class and 1942 class. The Arballo Home on North Park Street is on the Historic Registry. Jo Dipple is the present Owner. MAY THEY REST IN PEACE! Ramon Arballo passed away September 20, 1928; Eulalia Arballo 11 January 5, 1974 Florence, Arizona; Lupe Celaya December 1, 1987; Raymond Arballo August 11, 1994 Orange, California. Adeline Arballo Barnes, is still alive, THANKS TO GOD! and lives in Tucson, Arizona. I am the widow of Arthur Gallego Barnes. I have one Daughter: Mrs. Jose I. Ortiz, (Evangeline Ann) Residing at Las Vegas, Nevada 2 Grandsons: Edward William Ortiz 26 years, and Michael Anthony Ortiz 21 years. I also have 2 Nephews Albert Arballo Celaya and William Arballo Celaya, sons of Lupe and Albert Celaya, they reside at Tucson, Arizona I have lived in Tucson for Many Years, but Florence, Arizona is still MY HOME TOWN!! When the Good Lord takes me, I will also be taken to Florence for my Final resting Place, and my Last Ride from Tucson, to Florence, Arizona. HOME SWEET HOME Respectfully submitted by:

Adeline Arballo Barnes

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