Jorge Granados Rose Garden dedicated
at St. Augustine Elementary School

Administrators, faculty, parents, students, and friends of St. Augustine Schools gathered recently for a formal dedication and blessing of a rose garden in memory of St. Augustine Elementary School teacher Jorge J. Granados, who passed away April 7, 2002, at the age of 67.
Father Dominique Peridans officiated over the blessing of the tiled mural, which depicts one of Granados’ favorite poems. The tile work and rose garden were donated by parents and faculty members at St. Augustine Elementary.
A former member of the Marine Corps, Granados had been an educator and religious guide of St. Augustine Elementary for over 28 years and served as assistant principal.
"He was a nurturing educator and a most spiritual man, the children and parents loved him and respected him highly," said Olga Gentry, St. Augustine Elementary principal. "He will be missed by all who knew him and worked with him."
Granados served the schools in various other capacities as well, assisting with softball leagues, planning liturgies, composing the school’s yearbook, and driving a school bus to athletic events when needed. Parents and faculty could always depend on him to complete a task and help others with theirs. His spiritual demeanor was one that always comforted students and made teaching a rewarding experience for those who worked with him, according to St. Augustine Elementary staff.
Granados was also a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Magdalena Granados; his daughters Rosie Botello, Lourdes Granados, Teresa Monroy, and Magda Granados; grandchildren Carlos and Jorge Botello, Eric and John Monroy, Jessica Granados, and Ulysses Granados; great-grandson Justin Martinez; a brother, Ubaldo Granados, and a sister, Hilda Granados; and nephews, nieces, and other relatives who were present at the morning dedication.