Frank Granados Jr.

March 15, 1949 - February 14, 2021

Frank Granados, Jr., 71, of Houston, Texas, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021. Mr. Granados was born March 15, 1949, in Houston, Texas, to Francisco Granados and Jesusita Eureste Granados. After a hard fight, Frank passed away in ICU from Pneumonia and complications from Covid-19. He is survived by his wife Aurora Granados of 50 years. Children: Laura Anne (Hayes) Lesher, Frank (Monica) Granados III. Grandchildren: Joshua (Jordan) Lesher, Ashlyne (Edgar) Godoy, Ericka Lesher, Frank Granados IV, and Lauren Lesher. Great Grandchildren: Braxton, Camryn, Noah, Lydia, Sebastian, Nolan, and Kalani. Siblings: Vera Bernal, Gloria (Tony) Vasquez, Raymond (Leticia) Granados, Joe Nemesio (Gloria) Granados, Carmen Arrambide, and Susie Granados Sanchez. Brother-in-law: Ambrose Espinedo. In-Laws: Loving Aranda Family of 50 years. The Eureste Family. Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Childhood best friends: Ruben (Lillian) Perez and Roger (Flora) Perez and Frank's "Sunshine" Andrette Buford, sales assistant of 30 years with Martin Preferred Foods. Frank leaves behind many friends, previous clients, and his previous work-family with Martin Preferred Foods (The Tapicks.) Frank graduated from Jefferson Davis High School in 1968. He was the baby of nine children. Frank and Aurora were married for 50 years and were never apart from each other. Both were adventurous, spontaneous, loved to travel, and "the light" in life. Together they raised two beautiful children. Frank loved his wife more and more each day of their life. Aurora was his "Queen." Frank was a huge sports fan sharing that passion with others and took many to their first-ever sporting event. He was a dedicated fan of the Houston Oilers, Texans, Astros, and Dynamos. Frank loved to grill Bar-B-Que and shared his family secrets with his son and nephews. He also enjoyed his golf tournaments, his annual trip to the horse track, casinos, and LOVED his Margaritas. Frank was a foodie and loved to wine and dine his family and friends. Frank was a successful salesman, buyer and producer over the years of his career. Frank was in the food industry for 49 years, where he shared his knowledge and mentored many of his co-workers and customers. Frank took pride in being able to service his clients for many years, such as GRINGOS Mexican Kitchen, Iguana Joe's, El Toro, Lupe Tortilla, Barnaby's, HCC, Spanish Flower, El Tiempo, the Original Ninfa's and so many others. Frank retired from Martin Preferred Foods on December 31, 2020, after 30 plus years of service. He was a devoted employee and the most honest salesman to his customers, who eventually became his friends. Frank's philosophy of life was "work hard" and "never burn bridges." Frank had a big heart of gold. He was so giving, had the most amazing sense of humor, most loving husband and father, best popo, amazing father-in-law to Hayes and Monica, forever loved baby brother, coolest uncle, best friend to many, most optimistic man, provider to his family, the backbone to his immediate and extended family. Frank was the patriarch to his entire family. He always made sure no one in his family was never without. Frank loved God, loved his family, loved people and loved life. Frank was gentle (a gentleman) and he was a legend leaving behind a huge legacy. Above all, Frank was a man of God. A devoted Catholic who was raised in the church and knew the word of the Lord. Frank was a servant. Frank was always a friend to everyone. He was indeed one of a kind. He was preceded in death by his parents Francisco and Susie Granados, sisters: Anita Espinedo and Isabel Granados. A sincere thank you to the Kelsey-Seybold COVID-19 ICU Unit (7 South 3) at the CHI St. Luke's Health – Baylor St Luke's Houston Medical Center. We speak blessings over the ICU Pulmonary Physicians/Specialist (Medical Team), Nurse Practitioners, and Nurses for caring for our brave Frank. A sincere thank you to those who were with Frank all 22 days: Zack, Maria, Claudio, Allison, Asha, Brooke, and Dhanya, and so many more. A special thank you to Dr. Oscar Tamez and his beautiful wife JoAnn for their guidance, knowledge, love, and support for Frank and his family during this trying season. The family loves you both. A Funeral Mass celebrating Frank's life will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2021. Rosary at 1:30 p.m., followed by Mass at 2:00 p.m., at St. Cyril of Alexandria Catholic Church, 10503 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX 77042. Due to COVID-19, a mask is required at all times to attend. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to West Houston Assistance Ministries (WHAM), a non-profit organization helping the poor and the homeless. Frank Granados was a giver, and he would be honored to be helping others, even after his passing. Donations can be mailed to WHAM at 10501 Meadowglen Lane, Houston, TX 77042, or can be made online at whamministries.org/donate.