Higinio Cuevas passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at his home in Somerton, Arizona. He is survived by his wife, Victoria Cuevas whom he met in their hometown in Mexico and married in 1957. They spent 64 years together where they migrated to a new country to give their children the opportunity for a better life. Together they had five children, Rafael, Francisco, Higinio, Minerva, and Ruben; and 11 grandchildren.

Higinio was born on January 11, 1937 in Cerritos, San Luis Potosi, Mexico to Margarita and Salvador Cuevas. He was the oldest of nine siblings; Maria Compean, Maria del Refugio De Santiago, Maria Magdalena Viscaino, Rosa Amaro, Armando Cuevas, Andres Cuevas, Felipe Cuevas, and Mario Cuevas.

Higinio worked in irrigation for over 25 years for the Glenn Curtis Company. During his free time he enjoyed caring for his date palm trees. Date plantation and harvesting was Higinio's greatest enjoyment.

His family invites you to attend his viewing on Sunday, January 16, 2022 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. at Desert Valley Mortuary located at 138 N. Avenue B in Somerton. A mass for him will take place in his honor on Monday, January 17, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church located at 310 W Spring St. in Somerton.