The late U.S. Representative Raúl Grijalva, a long-serving Democratic congressman from Arizona, is being honored with memorial services in Tucson.
Grijalva, who passed away at 77 due to complications from cancer treatment, was a key figure in progressive politics and a strong advocate for his community. His family has announced multiple services, including a rosary at St. John Catholic Church on March 25. A candlelit vigil has already drawn hundreds of Tucson residents, former staffers, and community members to pay their respects.
Grijalva's legacy as a champion for social justice and local issues remains deeply felt in Arizona.
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While I didn’t agree with his politics, I respect his dedication to serving Arizona and offer my condolences to his family.
Grijalva was a true fighter for working people and social justice—his leadership will be deeply missed in Arizona and beyond.
Raúl Grijalva was a true fighter for progressive values and working people—his leadership and dedication to social justice will be deeply missed.
Rep. Grijalva was a true champion for the environment, always fighting to protect public lands and Indigenous rights from corporate greed. His leadership on conservation and climate issues will be deeply missed, especially in a time when we need bold action more than ever. Arizona and the entire country have lost a powerful voice for environmental justice.
Regardless of political views, losing a longtime public servant like Rep. Grijalva is a big moment for Arizona. He was a strong advocate for progressive causes, but he also clearly cared about his community and worked hard for his constituents. While I didn’t always agree with his policies, I respect his dedication to public service. The large turnout for his memorial services shows how much he meant to the people of Tucson. Hopefully, his passing sparks a conversation about how to work across political lines for the good of Arizona. At the end of the day, we need more leaders who put their communities first, no matter their ideology.
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Hundreds of Tucsonans honor late Congressman Raúl Grijalva at candlelit vigil
A crowd of former staffers, local families and other community members joined Raúl Grijalva's family just before sundown outside the El Pueblo Neighborhood Center, in Tucson’s south side, on Sunday.
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Memorial services set for Tucson Congressman Raúl Grijalva
Three services will be held next week to honor Tucson Congressman Raúl Grijalva. Grijalva, a Congress member since 2003, died Thursday of complications from cancer treatment. He was 77. A rosary service will be held Tuesday, March 25, at St. John Catholic Church, 602 W. Ajo Way. The service will run from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Memorial services for Rep. Raúl Grijalva scheduled for March 25-26 in Tucson
Memorial services for the late Congressman Raúl Grijalva will be held in Tucson next week. According to details shared by Pima County Supervisor Adelita Grijalva, Rep. Grijalva’s daughter, a rosary service will be held at St. John Catholic Church at 4 p.m. March 25.
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