A native of Morgan City, he passed away Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013. He was 45. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., on Tuesday, Aug. 20, from noon until memorial service at 2 p.m. Survived by his wife, Kristie Kennedy Talamantez; father, Roman T. Talamantez; daughters, Taylor Anne Talamantez and Tia Alicia Talamantez; and sister, Kathleen Marie Miley. He was preceded in death by Katherine Lucille "Kay" Cotten. He was a member of the NRA and Porche Club of America (PCA), and active on multiple Porche platforms. A racing enthusiast, his life revolved around racing his cars and traveling with his family.