Elliot G. Castaneda, age 51, of Lake Bluff, IL, died on December 20, 2020 in Lake Buff, IL after a yearlong battle with brain cancer.  Elliot G. Castaneda is survived by his parents; his wife, Claudia Castaneda (Estrada); his children Diego, Yulissa, Leonardo, and Giancarlo; and siblings Odra and Marlon.  Elliot was a loving husband, devoted father, and loved to dance and enjoyed grilling for his family. His adventurous personality led him to travel to parts of the world. With him being outgoing he was easily able to connect with other people, and his sense of humor lit up any room he stepped foot into. He was hardworking and resilient refusing to let any obstacle big or small get in his way.  In memory of Elliot, we ask that you take a moment to hug your loved ones, and pause for a moment to reflect on the many blessings you have regardless of how smooth or difficult your situation is…   CoVid with all the turmoil and disturbances it has brought to many, has been a blessing in disguise for our family, it allowed us to manage his care be home more and spend more quality time with Elliot – that – was a true blessing. Time waits for no one…   The family of Elliot Castaneda wishes to extend our sincere thanks to our Family, Friends, and The Advocate Aurora Family for their services and unconditional support, during our family's difficult journey.