José Interiano Siquinajay, de 35 años, falleció el miercolers 3 de febrero de 2026 en su hogar. Nacido en Santa Catarina Mita, Jutiapa, Guatemala, José era hijo de José Interiano y Interiano y Josefina Siquinajay Caal. Sus hermanos son Mainor Interiano Siquinajay, Yeraldi Interiano Siquinajay y Anyely Interiano Siquinajay.

Durante su niñez en Guatemala, José pasaba la mayor parte de sus días jugando con sus primos Carlos Interiano, Agusto Interiano, Rosita Interiano y Lourdes Interiano, así como con sus hermanos. Varias veces compartía recuerdos de cuando ayudaba a su mamá y a su papá con los deberes de su hogar. Al crecer, su mayor meta fue asegurarse de que sus padres tuvieran una vida mejor, por lo que se mudo aqui a los Estados Unidos. Desde su primer hasta su último cheque de pago, se aseguró de que sus padres y su familia estuvieran bien cuidados.

Después de un tiempo en este país, conoció a Griselda Payes, quien más adelante sería la madre de sus dos hijos, y a Heather Zabaleta-Payes, quien se convertiría en la hermana mayor de sus hijos. Cuando nacieron Jose Interiano Payes y Geraldi Interiano Payes, su vida cambió por completo, y les dedicó su vida entera. Trabajó en Deluxe Dinner como cocinero durante varios años.

José disfrutaba hacer actividades con sus hijos, como jugar FIFA, bailar, ver partidos de fútbol y fútbol americano, jugar videojuegos en las máquinas arcade, jugar póker, hacer videollamadas con su familia en Guatemala y, sobre todo, pasar cada minuto posible junto a sus hijos. Será recordado por su personalidad alegre, su valentía, su bondad, por ser un gran amigo y, sobre todo, por ser un padre amoroso.

Además de su padre, le sobreviven sus hermanos Anyely Interiano Siquinajay, Yeraldi Interiano Siquinajay y Mainor Interiano Siquinajay; sus primos Sulema Barrera, Carlos Interiano, Agusto Interiano, Rosita Interiano y Lourdes Interiano; la madre de sus hijos, Griselda Payes; sus dos hijos y su hijastra, Jose Interiano Payes, Geraldi Interiano Payes, Heather Zabaleta-Payesy Jilson Ruiz Payes. También le sobreviven sus amigos Mario Rifai, Iman Rifai y Marvin Jimenez, sus sobrinos y sobrinas, además de innumerables amigos y familiares.

Le precedió en la muerte su madre, Josefina Siquinajay Caal.

La velación de José será el jueves 12 de febrero de 2026 a las 10:00 a.m. en la Funeraria Whelan Schwartz, ubicada en 444 N. 9th Street, Reading, PA. El entierro será en el cementerio Charles Evans. La familia recibirá a familiares y amigos en la Funeraria Whelan Schwartz de 10:00 a.m. a 11:00 a.m.

Jose Interiano Siquinajay, 35, passed away on Tuesday February 3, 2026 at his home. Born in Santa Catarina Mita, Jutiapa, Guatemala, Jose was the son of Jose Interiano y Interiano and Josefina Siquinajay Caal. His sister and brothers are Mainor Interiano Siquinajay, Yeraldi Interiano Siquinajay, Anyely Interiano Siquinajay. Growing up in Guatemala, Jose spent most of his days playing with his cousins Carlos Interiano, Agusto Interiano, Rosita Interiano, Lourdes Interiano, and siblings. He often shared memories of helping his mom and dad with chores around the house. Once Jose grew up his goal was to make sure his parents had a better life, so he moved down here to the US, and from his first to his very last paycheck. He made sure his parents were well taken care of and his family. 

After being here for some time he met Griselda Payes, soon to be the mother of his two boys, and Heather Zabaleta-Payes, soon to be the older sister of his two boys. When Jose Interiano Payes and Geraldi Interiano Payes were born his life changed completely, and he dedicated his life for them. Griselda had one son left in Guatemala, and he wanted her to have a bigger smile on her face and be able to have all of her kids with her. He helped her bring her son Jilson Ruiz Payes here to the US. He was employed at Deluxe Dinner, and worked as a line cook for a few years. Jose enjoyed doing activities with his kids such as playing FIFA, dancing, watching soccer and football games, playing arcade games, playing poker cards, facetiming family in Guatemala, and the biggest one of all is spending every minute that he could with his boys. He will be remembered for his funny personality, braveness, kindness, for being a great friend, and most importantly for being a loving father.

In addition to his parents, Jose was survived by his siblings Anyely Interiano Siquinajay, Yeraldi Interiano Siquinajay, Mainor Interiano Siquinajay. His cousins Sulema Barrera, Carlos Interiano, Agusto Interiano, Rosita Interiano, Lourdes Interiano. The mother of his kids Griselda Payes, his two sons, step-daughter, and step-son Jose Interiano Payes, Geraldi Interiano Payes,Heather Zabaleta-Payes,and Jilson Ruiz Payes. He was also survived by his friends Mario Rifai, Iman Rifai, Marvin Jimenez, nieces/nephews, and along with countless friends and family members. He was predeceased by his mother Josefina Siquinajay Caal. 

The funeral service for Jose will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, 10am in Whelan Schwartz Funeral Home, 444 N. 9th street, Reading, PA. Interment at the Charles Evans Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and guests in Whelan Schwartz Funeral Home, from 10am to 11am.

Whelan Schwartz Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and online condolonces may be made at: www.whelanschwartz.com