Baltazar Granados

Baltazar Granados, born on January 6, 1964, in Mexico, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026, at Winter Haven Hospital.

Baltazar moved to Lake Wales from Mexico when he was 17 years old. He worked hard to build his life and business, always putting his family first. He deeply loved his family, and they meant the world to him. He lived a full life and was known as a dedicated businessman who served as the owner and operator of Granados Produce in Lake Wales until he retired in 2016.

Baltazar enjoyed simple pleasures in life. He liked to garden and cared for his animals with great affection. He found joy in fishing and loved spending time playing with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed going to the casino from time to time, finding it a fun way to relax.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Ana Lilia Granados; daughter, Jessica Granados Kirkland and her husband George of Vero Beach; sons, Everardo Granados of Lake Wales and Eduardo Granados of Lake Wales; father, Severino Granados Flores; brothers, Rogaciano Granados, Ramiro Granados, and Camilo Granados; sisters, Raquel Carreno, Carmela Hernandez, Irma Salazar, and Clara Granados; grandchildren, Liliana Kirkland, Sofia Kirkland, and Giana Kirkland. He was preceded in death by his mother, Eva Fajardo Granados; and brother, Adan Granados.

A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake Wales with Pastor Jose Garcia officiating. Interment will follow at Lake Wales Cemetery. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.marionnelsonfuneralhome.com.