Jose Alvarado-Orejel, 28, longtime Fort Morgan resident, passed away December 21, 2015. He was born October 24, 1987 in Santiago, Tangamandapio, Michoacan, Mexico to Irma Orejel.

Jose was a Brush High School graduate. He spent his time working and restoring cars, cooking and gambling. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, especially his nephew Aiden. He would make surprise visits out to California often to visit relatives. He never met a stranger in life and always gave a helping hand.

Jose is survived by his sister Sandra Toledo; one brother, Juan Carlos Piceno; grandmother, Maria Pulido; uncle, Jesus Orejel-Adenmorales; nephew, Aiden; his best friend, Carlos Alvarez and his father figure in life and good friend, Trinidad (Rose) Muniz.

He was preceded in death by his mom Irma and grandfather, Jesus Orejel.

No services are planned at this time.