Henry Granados Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 11, 2012.

January 18, 1925 to December 8, 2012

Henry Granados was born in Wilmington to Porfirio and Virjida Granados of Alamogordo New Mexico. He spent his childhood on Dominguez Street, attended Wilmington Park School and was an Altar boy at Holy Family Parish. He later moved to Dominguez Hills and attended Banning High School where he met his future wife, Annie Madrigal. Henry was a World War II Veteran who proudly participated in the Normandy Invasion as a member of the 118 Artillery Battalion. He made five special friends during the war and those friendships lasted a life time. Henry and Annie were married in 1946 and raised their family in Wilmington. He had a thirst for knowledge and became Machinist, Teacher and High School Counselor. He taught at S.C.R.O.C., Wilmington Skill Center, Gardena High School and Huntington Park High School. He was a substitute teacher at several local middle schools after retirement. He often worked two jobs to support his family, sent his son with special needs to school and provided his daughters with a Catholic school education. He was the type of person who found solving Algebra problems and studying English Grammar entertaining. He was an avid cyclist and participated in his last Rosarito Beach to Ensenada bike race at 78 years of age. Riding his bicycle from San Francisco was a trip of a life time. He enjoyed dancing with Annie, his favorite dance partner, in their family room and riding together in their motor home. Giving his great grandchildren rides on his walker brought him joy. He truly enjoyed his family and his home. He is preceded in death by his son Raymond Granados and is survived by his wife of 66 years Annie Madrigal, daughters Theresa (Robert) Rodriguez, Bridget (Eli) Bantiles, Claudia (Steve) Hansen. Grandchildren: Catherine Rodriguez, Stephen (Erin) Lotta, Marisa (Jeff) Lippine, Natalie and Brian Bantiles, Bridget and Erin Hansen; Great Grandchildren Mackenzie and Mason Lippine and Grace and Jamison Lotta; In-laws Eleanor and Lino Urrea, Vera Freeman, Angie and Ernest Martinez and Bob and Gloria Madrigal. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Nuns of St. Joseph of Cluny at www.Clunyusandcanada.org or Homeboy Industries.

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May 13, 2013

Susan Marchello

Mr Granados was a very special man, we were very blessed to have known him. My Dad really enjoyed him friendship back in the day.

December 15, 2012

Rosemary Gonzales

Bridget & Family,
So sorry to hear about your dad. Our prayers are with you and hopes that all your great memories together comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Rosemary Diaz Gonzales
Holy Family Classmate

December 14, 2012

Annie, Claudia, Bridget and Claudia, So sorry to hear of the passing of Henry. He was such a wonderful, sweet, gentle man. My prayers and thoughts are with you now and always. With Sincere Sympathy, Robin Hawk

December 14, 2012

Renee Olloque

Bridget and Granados Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. Although he is gone physically, he will always be in your heart and will continue to care and love each one of you for all eternity. God Bless you and your family.

December 13, 2012

Francyne Ferlazzo

I am a old friend of the Granados family and worked with all the girls at Kaiser.Mr. Granados was always a very kind man.My sympathy goes to all of you and my thoughts are with Bridget and Claudia and their families.

Francyne Ferlazzo

December 13, 2012

Bec Urrea

Bridget, I am so sorry for your loss of your dad. I truly believe your dad will be your special guardian angel to watch over you and your family.

December 13, 2012

Tot was a wonderful and very kind man. Our condolences to the entire family. We have another angel watching over us.

Love, Jack, Cindy, Karafaye & Joel Buffa

December 13, 2012

Tony Fernandez

The Lord has brought us an angel to be a mentor a protector a man of many talents and desires and shared them with all his family, friends and acquaintances I am proud to have met him and given me a blessing of a wonderful granddaughter Catherine Rodriguez who I will care forever. The Lord has called for his angel to be back at his rightful place Rest in Peace Henry.

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I am a friend of Mr. Granados' daughter, Theresa. In a few times I had met Mr. Granados , I found him to be an extremely kind, well-educated and well mannered gentleman. his refined quality demonstrated in the upbringing of his daughter. it is a privilege to know him.
Dear Mrs. Granados and Theresa: My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. lily Yang

December 13, 2012

Granados family, My deepest condolences to you all, I will say a special prayer for you all.

Paul Jr. martinez

December 12, 2012

Larry Suarez

Rest in peace Mr. Granados. A life well lived.

December 12, 2012

Annie and Family, We are saddend to hear of your loss. Our Families have known each other for many years. Henry was a great help to Holy Family Church and School. I know that Our Lord Our God will Reward Him Heaven. We join You in Your sorrow God Bless Ou All. Josie and Johnny Urrea.

December 12, 2012

Ed Rodriguez

I worked with Mr. Granados at Huntington Park High School. He was a very kind and decent man. He was always in a good mood and he worked diligently to help his students graduate from high school.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God's love and grace help comfort you during this difficult time.

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