He was born in Denver, Colorado on May 15, 1953. José attended school in Germany and received a High School Diploma. José was a member of the Rabouskis and had a passion for music, horses, and his cars.
He was survived by his mother Neomi Garcia, his sisters Therese (Frank) Griggs and Maria Juanita Garcia, his nephew Louie Griggs, his niece Adrianna (Jimmy) Orlovski, and his grand-nephew Christian Griggs.