He graduated from W.O. Boston and was employed by Landmark of Lake Charles.

Jose was a dedicated and loving son, brother, uncle, partner, friend and passionate fisherman; he will be missed and loved by all.

Jose was preceded in death by his mother Yvonnia Daniel, stepfather Anthony Daniel, father Arturo M. Guajardo Sr., sister Yolanda L. Guajardo, brother Arturo M. Guajardo Jr. and the love of his life Wanda Brown.

He was survived by four brothers and one sister, Allen L. Guajardo(Esther) of New Orleans, La., John A. Guajardo of Angola, La., Leonard M. Daniel (Lisa) of San Antonio, Tx., Marion J. Daniel (Michelle) of Baton Rouge, La., and Stephanie(Michael) Taylor of San Antonio, Tx., and a host of nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.