Joaquin Andrade, 78, passed away the morning of May 28, 2026 in the company of his loved ones. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Silvia; his children, Melissa and Monica; his son-in-laws; three beautiful grandchildren; four brothers; and his nieces and nephews.
Joaquin lived a long and fulfilling life with much to be proud of. He was passionate about photography, which he did professionally and for fun. He especially enjoyed photographing nature and Formula 1 races. He cared deeply for animals of all kinds and volunteered for many years with his local animal shelter. He loved taking his family on adventures, whether it be to a local nature preserve, a botanical garden or a trip to Disneyland. He was an incredibly supportive husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He will be greatly missed and his spirit will be kept alive for many years to come by all those who loved him.
Visitation will be Saturday June 20, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. followed by Mass at 10:00 am at St. Mary Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. Inurnment will immediately following Mass at the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery Columbarium, Dean Street, Huntley.
In lieu of flowers, please donate in Joaquin’s honor to Animal House Shelter, https://www.animalhouseshelter.com.
For further information, please contact DeFiore Funeral Home at (847) 515-8772. Online condolences may be shared at www.defiorefuneral.com.
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He is with me today in Iceland photographing some of his favorite things, nature and wildlife. He was a good friend and w I had the pleasure of his company for many years. He was a gift and an inspiration.
Tío, tiene mucho que no habíamos hablado, agradezco por las. Veces que me apoyaste y me ayudaste cuando lo necesite, gracias tío por todo , un beso hasta el cielo, fuiste un buen tio.❤️
Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. Joaquin was a great man and his passion for photography led him to success and he gave us wonderful memories. He will be remembered with love by everyone who had the pleasure to meet him.
I had the pleasure of working with Joaquin at 2 different photography studios. He was such a kind person and a brilliant artist. He was both a mentor and an avid supporter of my work. I’ll miss him, but his lessons and his passion will always stay with me.