He was born to Jose Cuevas Sr. and Emilia G. Cuevas on October 11, 1958 in Kingsville, Texas.
He was one of eight children. Roland worked all his life and was very talented at painting and wallpaper covering. He was a very friendly and loving person. He loved to tell stories and knew how to tell them in a way that would make you laugh until you cried. He loved being around his family at any celebration. He’ll be truly and greatly missed by us all.
He is preceded in death by his parents Jose Cuevas, Sr. and Emilia G. Cuevas; and nephews Isaac J. Holguin and Joshua Urias.
He is survived by his three sons, Rolando G. Cuevas, Jr. of Odessa, Roman M. Cuevas of Lubbock and Ryan J. Cuevas of Arlington; step-daughter, Summer Chavez Holt and husband Perry of Bandera and their six children: Triston, Isabella, Carolyn, Samuel, Lily, Hannah and great grandson, Eli. Rolando is also survived by his siblings, Genaro E. Cuevas, Emilia K. Cuevas, Jose Cuevas, Jr., Alexander Cuevas, Carolyn Moreno, Christina Garcia and Carla Holguin; and numerous nephews and nieces.
His family appreciates and is very thankful for all prayers and condolences received by extended family and friends near and far.
Memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 5 pm at Ellis Funeral Home in Midland, Texas.
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