Carlota S Roy

Carlota Sierra Roy passed away peacefully at her home Sunday, May 2,
2021. Carlota was 95 years old. When she moved to Yuma in the 1950’s
it was the start of a new life that would bring much joy, love and
hardship. Through it all, Carlota gained an inner strength that became
legendary among her family, and all who knew her.
When Carlota’s children were growing up she worked as a seamstress
and cleaned homes to support her family. She was a devout Catholic
and attended all three Yuma churches at various times in her life. One
of her favorite trips was to Israel, where she visited her favorite biblical
sites, and rode a camel on the streets of Jerusalem. She also loved taking
her children on summers trips to Las Palmas, the tropical village near
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico where she grew up, and much of her family still
lives.
When Carlota was 29 years old, her first born, four-year-old Carmelita
and Carlota’s husband, Isidro Zavala, died in a car accident. Four others
also lost their lives that February evening on the Avenue B hill between
Yuma and Somerton. Also preceding Carlota in death are husband, Nick
Sierra Sr., son, Nick Sierra Jr., and husband, Charles J. Roy.
Carlota leaves behind four daughters, Genevieve Castaneda (TC), Grace
Wehrle (Joe), Margarita Zavala, Stella Alvarez, and sons, Robert Sierra,
and Jose Sierra. Grandchildren are Erika Siqueiros (Mark), Nick Perez
(Adriana), Eugene Jaramillo, Jr. (Kristin), Joy Hensel (Casey), Marc
Jaramillo (Jazz), Adrian Flanagan (Allyson), Breann Lara (Peter), and
Cheyenne Ballesteros (Chris). Great grandchildren are Alexis Siqueiros
(Brent), Mark Siqueiros, Jr. (Deseray), Hendrix Siqueiros, Bianca
Jaramillo, Liberty and Hope Hensel, and Laker and Emmett Lara. Great-
great grandchildren are Rosalene and Renesmee Siqueiros, and Madilyn
Beck. Also left behind are daughters-in-law, Julie Sierra, Irene Sierra,
and all of Nick and Robert’s children. Lastly, Carlota’s niece, Elsa Garcia,
and Elsa’s children and grandchildren have been there from the
beginning, and always a treasured part of the family.
The family would like to express their love and appreciation to Jose
Sierra, who unselfishly cared for his mother the last seven years of her
life. Jose, more than anyone, helped Carlota navigate her final years
knowing she was loved, cared for and safe in her home.

The family would also like to acknowledge and thank Carlota’s niece,
Angelina Garcia Celis, grandniece, Belen Yanel Garcia Celis, goddaughter,
Maria Topete, and all of the relatives and friends in Mexico who are
praying for Carlota’s safe passage during a nine-day novena.
When Carlota’s great grandchildren were young they couldn’t
pronounce Carlota, so they called her Nana Loca, not yet knowing what
the word loca means in Spanish. The name stuck, and from then on she
was affectionately called Nana Loca.
Adios for now Nana Loca, Your family here on earth will miss you
dearly. But we take comfort in the thought that you and Carmelita are
together again.
A rosary for Carlota will begin at 10:30am, followed by a mass at 11am,
on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 1815 S.
Eighth Avenue in Yuma.
Please share your thoughts and memories of Carlota on the Yuma
Mortuary tribute wall at www.yumamortuary.com.

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