Alicia Higuera Hughes

Alicia Higuera Hughes Missionary transferred, not released Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister returned to the loving arms of our Heavenly Father 4 November 2011. Alicia was born 14 February 1948 to Luis and Gertrudiz P. Higuera in La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico. At 17 she was taught by missionaries and baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served faithfully in her branches and wards and for two years in the Monterrey Mexico Mission. She studied music at the National Institute of Fine Arts of Mexico. On 4 August 1977 Alicia married the man of her dreams, Steven Hughes, and together they were blessed with four children: D. Thomas, T. Aileen, Jonathan, John (Britta) Nolan; and grandchildren: Katherine and Abigail Hughes. She enjoyed spending time with her family with whom she shared a love of reading, gardening, nature and music. Her family was always her priority and she made countless sacrifices to make sure they were always happy. Alicia was devoted to the gospel of Jesus Christ and missionary work her whole life. Alicia and Steven served as Stake and Ward missionaries for over a decade and she counted the experience as one of the most rewarding of her life. She was always willing to help those in need and to do whatever she could to brighten their day. She is preceded in death by her grandparents; parents; siblings: Alejandro, Teresa, Armando, and Luiciano M. She is survived by her husband; children; siblings: Luis Manuel and Amalia. Alicia and her family would like to thank the friends who gave their support and the wonderful people of the Huntsman Cancer Institute and Hospital for their care and service Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 12, 2011, 11:00 a.m. at the Taylorsville 12th Ward, 4505 So. Brian s Way (3425 W.). Viewings will be held Friday, 6-8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road and Saturday at the church, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Occupation:Homemaker