Joe Guajardo, Jr., 74, of Bay City, passed away July 26, 2020. He was born December 4, 1945 in Mission, TX to Guadalupe Guajardo, Sr. and Hortencia Torres Guajardo.

Joe is preceded in death by his parents and brother, George Luis Guajardo. He is survived by his wife Liova "Lee" Garcia Guajardo; children Joe Guajardo III, Jerry Guajardo, Albert Figueroa and wife Sandra, Diana Figueroa and Kera Tovar and husband Juan; sisters Hortencia Castro and husband John Michael Castro, and Elena Guajardo; grandchildren Jaret, Gigi, Tiffany and Eloy;  great-grandchildren Matthew, Daniel, Caleb & Grace, four nephews and 2 nieces.

In his spare time, Joe enjoyed watching football and novelas (Spanish shows).  Joe had an infectious personality and smile that made him so many friends and would enjoy brief conversations with all those that stopped by while Poncho's was open. He especially loved the family gathering, laughing, talking and solving the world's problems. He always cherished the time he got to spend with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Graveside services are 2:00 pm Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck with Pastor Lane ParDue officiating .  Masks/face coverings are required, and social distancing guidelines will be observed.