Luis and Ramiro, Then and Now

Watts, California, 1976: Luis Rodriguez, 22; his first child, Ramiro, at age one-and-a-half; and Ramiro's mother, Camila, 20. (Credit: Peter Belsito)

Luis Rodriguez, 40, and his then 19-year-old son Ramiro.

Chicago, 1994: Ramiro Rodriguez, 19, and his father Luis Rodriguez, 40. (Credit: Todd Buchanon)

Chicago 1994: Luis, 40; his youngest son, Chito, shortly after his birth; and his second to youngest son, Ruben, age 6. (Credit: Todd Buchanon)

Chicago, August 2010: Luis Rodriguez, 56; his current wife Trini, 57; his youngest grandchild, Catalina, 15; his 33-year-old daughter Andrea; his 35-year-old son Ramiro, and Ramiro's mother, Camila, 54. (Courtesy of Luis Rodriguez)