Sam G. Talamantez Jr, U.S. Army (Ret.) 77, of Lytle, Texas went to be with our Lord on November 8, 2026.
Born September 9, 1949, in San Antonio, Texas to Lola and Sam G. Talamantez Sr.
After graduation from Kennedy High School, Class of 1967, He enlisted in the Army in 1967 and served honorable for 39 years retiring in 2006 as Staff Sergeant. He proudly served tours in Vietnam, Bosnia & the Middle East.
Sam also worked for the Somerset Police Dept. as Chief of Police, the Bexar County Sheriff's Dept, Edgewood ISD & Northside ISD. He retired in 2015 after serving as peace officer for 43 years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Lola and Sam G. Talamantez Sr. and brother Richard A. Talamantez Sr.
He is survived by his wife, Silvia Talamantez; his fur babies, Chulo, Bonita, Lulu and Olivia; sister, Patricia Olivarri (Eddie); brother, Bill Talamantez (Linda Irma); his stepchildren, Oscar Perez (Irma Ramirez, Stephanie Gomez (Dennis) & Teresa Alfaro (James); grandchildren, Ryan Earl, Destiny, Derrick & Seth Gomez, Isabell Paxson (Edward), Christian, Christopher, Oscar Jr & Noah Perez, Mikey Rodriguez, Mireya Aldape; great granddaughter, Rosannalie Paxson & numerous nieces and nephews.
Affectionately known as Grandpa Sam, he will be truly missed and always known for his love for the Dallas Cowboys & San Antonio Spurs, his music, his kindness & willingness to help others.
