Salvador "Tatin" Hinojos Jr.

Salvador (Tatin) Hinojos Jr., 50, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2011 after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born February 21, 1961 in Odessa, Texas, and was the only son born to Salvador & Enedina Hinojos.

He leaves behind he wife, Velma Bejaran Hinojos; one (1) daughter, Josephine Hinojos; four (4) sons, Salvador Hinojos III, Daniel (Franchesca), Domenic (Karen), and Eric (Jenny) Bejaran; his mother, Enedina Cordova Hinojos; and six (6) sisters, Velma (Oscar) Jimenez, Norma (Andy) Bustos, Maria (Manuel) Rodriguez, Ida Ricks, Alma (Donald) Munoz, and Emma (Marcus) Hudgins; 13 grandchildren, as well as many Nieces and Nephews, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and countless Friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Salvador Hinojos Sr., paternal grandparents, Jose & Concepcion Hinojos, maternal grandparents, Salvador & Josephine Cordova.

His favorite pastime was going fishing with his brother-in-law Marcus and enjoyed spending time with and spoiling his grandson, CJ. He had a special love of horses and horseracing. One of his most memorable characteristics was the fact that he was very upfront and told you exactly what he was thinking and never hesitated to give you his opinion. He also had a love of cars, especially his truck. He was a very giving person who would give you the shirt off his back. He had a laid back sense of humor, yet would sometimes totally floor you with one of his crazy jokes. He was well traveled through the many jobs he held and had such a good memory that we often referred to his as a human GPS. He will be truly missed by all who knew him.

A rosary is scheduled Tuesday August 16, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home, Mass is set for 10 am. Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Odessa, Texas with Father Serafin Avenido officiating. Interment will follow at Ector County Cemetery Los Angeles section. Pallbearers will be Eric Bejaran, Dominic Bejaran, Thomas Munoz, Timothy Munoz, Richard Hinojos, Oscar Jimenez Jr., and Honorary pallbearers are Christopher Joseph “C.J.” Bejaran, and David Bejaran.

The family would like to thank all of you who stopped by, brought food, and especially to all of you who kept us in prayers. We would like to also thank Hospice and would especially like to thank Debbie Harris, Hospice Nurse, for all their assistance in the journey.