Jose Guadalupe Aranda, lovingly known as 'Lupe' to his friends and family, was born on December 12, 1968 in Mexico. He passed away on August 26, 2012 in Desert Hot Springs, California. He is survived by his loving wife, Luz Aranda; his son, Stuart; daughters, Emily, Eloisa and Maya; mother, Eloisa Gonzalez; brother, Juan Jose; sisters, Bertha, Gloria, EduViges, and Lety. He was preceded in death by his father, Salvador; brother, Jesse and sister Lola. A viewing is scheduled for Sunday, September 2, 2012 from 5:00 - 9:00 at England Family Mortuary. A funeral Mass is scheduled for Monday, September 3, 2012 at 11:00 at St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church in Temecula.