Hellen Lossi

Hellen Lossi

First Lady of Guatemala
In role 1 July 1974 – 1 July 1978
President	Kjell Eugenio Laugerud García
Preceded by	Álida España
Succeeded by	Elsa Cirigliano

Personal details
Born	Hellen Lossi Zúñiga 2 January 1927 Guatemala City, Guatemala
Died	27 December 1984 (aged 57) Guatemala City, Guatemala
Spouse	Kjell Eugenio Laugerud García

Hellen Lossi Zúñiga de Laugerud (2 January 1927 – 27 December 1984) was the First Lady of Guatemala from 1974–78 as wife of former Guatemalan President Kjell Eugenio Laugerud García.^[1]^[2]

During her husband's presidency, she accompanied Laugerud García to various activities, such as state visits to Mexico and Colombia, where she was decorated with the highest honors. Lossi de Laugerud carried out social works for the welfare of many children. She was present during the visit of the kings of Spain, Juan Carlos I and Sofia.

A hospital in Cobán bears her name, as well as many streets and avenues in Guatemala.^[3]

References

^ Laugerud asume en 1974 en medio de crisis y conflicto
^ SEA BIENVENIDA LA REINA SOFIA DE ESPAÑA
^ Memoria de los trabajos efectuados por el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores

Honorary titles
Preceded by Álida España	First Lady of Guatemala 1974–1978	Succeeded by Elsa Cirigliano
Preceded by Álida España	Board of Social Work of the President's Wife 1974–1978	Succeeded by Elsa Cirigliano