The son of an immigrant, he represented a majority Hispanic district in Arizona for 12 terms but had lately been absent from Capitol Hill while being treated for cancer.

Rep. Raúl Grijalva, a 12-term Arizona Democrat who was a leading voice on immigration policy and expanding protection for public lands, died on March 13. He was 77. The cause was complications from lung cancer,

Colleagues and friends of Raúl M. Grijalva are remembering the 12-term congressman from Arizona for his tireless efforts to protect the environment, advance tribal interests and fight for equality