Simon R. Tarin, Jr.

(July 11, 1937 – April 11, 2022)

USAF MSgt Simon Tarin Jr., loving husband, father, and Popo went to be with the Lord and entered rest on Monday, April 11, 2022, in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 84. Simon was born to Simon Tarin, Sr. and Isabel Delgado Tarin on July 11, 1937 in Elmendorf, Texas.

Simon married his childhood sweetheart, Maria Elena (Saenz) Tarin on April 23, 1961. They met when he was a Senior and she was a Freshman at East Central High School. Simon graduated from East Central High School in 1957.

MSgt Tarin served in the United States Air Force for twenty years. He served in Thailand during the Vietnam War. During his twenty years of service, he was stationed in Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona, Thailand, Alaska and Hawaii.

He was the Mayor of the City of Elmendorf for 15 years; Cub Master of The Boy Scouts and a member of The Knights of Columbus.

Simon Tarin, Jr. is survived by Maria Elena (Saenz) Tarin, wife of 61 years; survived by his children Rafael Tarin (Zoe), Daniel Tarin (Crystal), Naomi Tarin, Jerald Tarin; grandchildren Kayla, Adrienne, Brianna, Jenny, Brian Keith, Vincent, Albert, Miranda, Nate; great grandchildren Brayson, Naiden; numerous brother in laws, sister in laws, nieces and nephews.

Simon is preceded in death by his parents, Simon Tarin, Sr. and Isabel Delgado Tarin; brothers Louis, Joe, Raymond, Edward and Bernard.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Heritage Oaks Mortuary Chapel, 2502 S. W. W. White Road, San Antonio, Texas 78222 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 16505 Kilowatt Road, Elmendorf, Texas 78112 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the Tarin Family Cemetery at 15696 Kilowatt Road, Elmendorf, Texas 78112. Full military honors will be rendered.