Jose Guadalupe Tarin

Jose Guadalupe Tarin, 90, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, in Roswell, NM. On November 21, 1932, Jose was born to Agapito and Adela Tarin Jimenez in El Mulato, Chih, Mexico. In 1957 he was baptized in the name of Jesus at the age of 25 and became a minister 2 years later in the Apostolic Assembly of Faith in Christ Jesus. At the time of his death, Rev Tarin had served the Lord for 65 years. During those 65 years, he was a church planter and started missions in Hobbs, Lovington, Hagerman and Artesia, NM. Some of his favorite pass times was hanging out with his children and grandchildren, watching his granddaughters play softball, watching cowboy movies and reading his Bible. He also loved his chicharrones and asado. He composed 3 songs based on his experiences in his Christian walk. If you knew him well, you knew that he loved to joke around no matter the circumstances. He always had a joke for everything. He had a great commitment to supporting his grandchildren in their ministries. His passion was sharing the gospel with his neighbors and people he met. He was a great example of forgiveness and love. He also had numerous close friends in the church that he loved and always remembered during his conversations with his family. On July 9, 1960, he married the love of his life, Ruth Martinez Rivera and together they had 8 children: Sylvia Tarin of Las Vegas, NV; Javier Tarin (Veronica) of El Mirage, Az; Edgar Tarin (Jayme); Maricela Rosales (Corry) and Laura Tarin all of Roswell, NM. He was “Grandpa” to Adriana Lara, Adrian Tarin, Jose Griego, Marena Tarin, Armando Rosales Jr., Nikko’Lett Rosales, Joseph Espinoza, Makayla Rosales, Alex Tarin, Christian Espinoza, Catarina Tarin, Alexia Ortiz, Aubrey Tarin, Makenzie Tarin, Eden Chavira, Analycia Tarin, Alayna Tarin, and Elijah Tarin. And he was great grandpa to 15 great grandchildren. He had a special love for his daughter in laws and son in laws. He is survived at home by his wife Ruth, his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brother German Tarin, sister Evangelina Hernandez and numerous nephews and nieces. He is preceded in death by his parents, father and mother in law, daughter Evita Tarin, son Jose Guadalupe Tarin Jr (and twin), and siblings. Honorary Pallbearers: Eloy Hernandez, Efren Hernandez, Frankie Hernandez and Arturo Tarin, Efrain Tarin, David Martinez Pallbearers: Adrian Tarin, Jose Griego, Armando Rosales, Joseph Espinoza, Christian Espinoza, Alex Tarin, Elijah Tarin, Leroy Martinez The Tarin family wishes to thank Gentiva Hospice for their comforting, lovable care, Nurses Brenda and Takiesha and especially Chelsea for her patience and support in his last moments. Services are as follows: Viewing Sunday, April 09, 2023, from 1pm-3pm Service from 3pm-5pm. Celebration of Life Service on Monday, April 10, 2023, from 10am-12pm, with viewing from 9am-10am. All services will be at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home. Interment will follow at South Park Cemetery. Please take a moment and share a kind thought or memory with the Tarin family at www.andersonbethany.com

Jose Guadalupe Tarin

November 21, 1932 - April 5, 2023