Jose Reynaldo Aguirre was 31 when he unexpectedly died on September 13, 2019, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Known as Joe Rey, he was a Hispanic man born May 13, 1988, who attended Miller High School and ITT Tech in Austin and completed the STVT Welding program. Friends and family remembered him for a love of computer technology, running a lawn service, and turning discarded items into useful things.

Initial reports noted no immediate signs of foul play and no arrests, suspects, or litigation followed, and there was no indication his death was treated as a criminal matter. Details about the medical cause of death were not provided, leaving some questions for those who knew him.

If anyone knew Jose Rey through his welding work, lawn service, or his life in Corpus Christi, please share memories or information that might help his family and community remember him.