UA football: Zach Hemmila to be remembered at Tucson church Thursday night

Arizona Wildcats fans are being invited to remember Zach Hemmila, the senior offensive lineman who died in his sleep earlier this week. A public viewing of Hemmila's body will take place from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Thursday at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1800 N. Camino Pio Decimo. 

The Hemmila family will hold a private funeral Friday afternoon. 

Hemmila's family has asked that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Kids of Steele Program, which benefits the University of Arizona Steele Children’s Research Center. 

Donations can be sent to: 

Kids of Steele

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Hemmila, a fifth-year senior and the Wildcats' presumptive starter at center, was found dead on Monday after he failed to show up to practice. The Pima County Sheriff's Department and the Pima County Medical Examiner have both ruled out foul play. A cause of death won't likely be known for four to six weeks.