Friends, family, Tucson community members and dignitaries honored the life of Raúl Grijalva Wednesday during a funeral Mass at St. Augustine Cathedral in Tucson followed by a celebration of life.
Grijalva was known over his 12 terms for being a progressive Democratic voice. He died March 13 at the age of 77, from complications with his cancer treatment.
Grijalva Funeral
Hundreds of people gather for U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva's celebration of life at the El Casino Ballroom in Tucson on Wednesday, March 26.Â
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Grijalva Funeral
A table displays photos and awards earned throughout U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva’s political career at the celebration of life at El Casino Ballroom in Tucson on Wednesday, March 26.Â
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Grijalva Funeral
Family members of Raúl Grijalva hold hands after the funeral Mass at St. Augustine Cathedral in Tucson on Wednesday, March 26.
Sydney Lovan, Cronkite News
Grijalva Funeral
The Honor Guard carries the cremated remains of Raúl Grijalva out of St. Augustine Cathedral in Tucson, with his family members following behind, on Wednesday, March 26.
Sydney Lovan, Cronkite News
Grijalva Funeral
The Honor Guard carries the cremated remains of Raúl Grijalva, followed by his family members, into St. Augustine Cathedral in Tucson Wednesday, March 26.
Sydney Lovan, Cronkite News
Grijalva Funeral
The Honor Guard carries the cremated remains of U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva into St. Augustine Cathedral in Tucson March 26.
Sydney Lovan, Cronkite News
Grijalva Funeral
The Most Rev. Gerald F. Kicanas, center, walks into the funeral Mass for U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva at St. Augustine Cathedral in Tucson on Wednesday, March 26.Â
Sydney Lovan, Cronkite News
Grijalva Funeral
Family members of Raúl Grijalva line up before the procession into the funeral Mass at St. Augustine Cathedral in Tucson on Wednesday, March 26.
