Simon is survived by his daughter's Mary Ann Franco (David Harrison) and Mary Lou Rollo (Joseph) and his grandchildren Brianna J. Franco, Joseph Rollo, Isabella Rollo and Gabriella Franco; his sisters Juana Flores, Tita Gonzalez, Estefana Paz, Petra Sierra, and Sukie Franco.
Simon was preceded in death by his son Richard Franco and by his wife Julia Alma Franco; his parents Blas and Berta Franco; his brothers Kiki and Jack Franco.
Visitation will be held at Martin Funeral Home East, 1460 George Dieter Dr, El Paso, Texas 79936, on April 21, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, with the Rosary at 7:00 pm
Mass will be held at St Francis Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church, 12200 Vista Del Sol Dr., El Paso, Texas, US, on April 24, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, followed by the Committal Service at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, 401 S. Zaragoza Rd., El Paso, TX 79907, on April 24, 2026, from 11:30 am to 12:00 pm.