Raque Granados Aguilera

In Loving Memory of Roque Granados Aguilera

August 4, 1986 – May 17, 2025

Born in San Jose de Los Pinos, Guanajuato, Mexico

Resided in Elgin, Illinois

With deep sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Roque Granados

Aguilera on May 17, 2025. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. Roque left

behind a legacy of kindness, creativity, and love for his community.

Roque was born in San Jose de Los Pinos, Guanajuato, Mexico, and later made his home in

Elgin, Illinois. He was known and loved by many through his work at Taylor Street Pizza, a local

pizzeria located in Carpentersville, Illinois, where he dedicated his time, passion, and culinary

creativity. Roque was more than just a pizza maker, as many know, he loved music and enjoyed

playing it, always bringing happiness to those around him. He was an artist, a neighbor, and a

friend who gave with humility and warmth.

Roque is survived by his paternal grandmother, Leonor Garcia Delgado; his loving parents,

Gabriel Granados Garcia and Maria de los Angeles Aguilera Escobar; and his dear siblings:

Hugo Granados Aguilera, Misael Granados Aguilera, Adolfo Granados Aguilera, Moncerrat

Granados Aguilera, and Victoria Granados Aguilera. His memory will also live on through his

many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, all of whom were touched by his joyful spirit and

generous heart.

Roque was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Evaristo Granados; his maternal

grandfather, Alfonso Blancarte; and his maternal grandmother, Lidia Escobar. Their love and

guidance helped shape the man he was, and it comforts us to know they are now reunited.

Though our hearts are broken, we take comfort in knowing that God had different plans for him

— and we firmly believe this is not goodbye, but we’ll see you soon.

Services in memory of Roque will be held this Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Dundee Funeral Home

& Crematory, located at:

Dundee Funeral Home & Crematory

485 Dundee Avenue, East Dundee, IL 60118

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3:00 PM to 8:00 PM – Open casket service for family and friends

Following the service, in accordance with his parents’ wishes, Roque will be returned to his

hometown of San Jose de Los Pinos, Guanajuato, Mexico, where he will receive a proper burial

and religious service, surrounded by his siblings, extended family, and local community

We kindly ask that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to help offset the costs of funeral

arrangements and transportation to Mexico via Zelle to his sister Moncerrat at (630) 506-1265

or via GoFundMe:https://tinyurl.com/45d64frm

The Granados Aguilera family expresses their deepest gratitude and appreciation for all the

love, support, and kindness received during this difficult time. Your presence, prayers, and

thoughts mean the world to us.

Thank you for honoring Roque’s life with us. His light will remain in the hearts of all who knew

and loved him.