Aurelio Rodriguez Jr. died unexpectedly but peacefully on March 8 in Burlington, Wash., at the age of 26.

Aurelio Jr. is survived by his mother, Hilda Rodriguez, of Burlington; his son, Julian; and his siblings, Jose Rodriguez, of Oak Harbor, Jannet Bravo, of Mount Vernon, and Veronica, Blanca and Lucy from out of state.

Aurelio Jr. was born in 1988 in Coupeville, Wash., to Hilda and Aurelio Rodriguez Sr.

He attended Oak Harbor High School. He worked as a cook and waiter for his family’s restaurant, El Cazador Mexican Grill & Cantina, in Burlington, Oak Harbor and Sequim, and also at his uncle Celerino Cortez’s farm in Idaho.

Aurelio was a talented cook and skateboarder. He was an individual who loved to spend time with his son and the rest of his family. He will forever be remembered for his sense of humor, his love of pizza and his sweet tooth.

A memorial and viewing was held at the Kern Funeral Home Chapel in Mount Vernon on March 12. A funeral Mass was held March 13, led by Father Emilio Gonzalez at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Aurelio Jr. was then laid to rest while surrounded by his loving family at Mount Vernon Cemetery. A celebration of his life will be held April 19, 2015, at El Cazador Mexican Grill & Cantina. All are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, please send any donations to his son Julian’s college fund, which can be accessed online at www.aureliorodriguezjr.mydagsite.com Condolences may be sent to the Rodriguez Family at El Cazador Mexican Grill & Cantina in Oak Harbor. The family would like to thank the Oak Harbor community for their overwhelming support.