Guadalupe T. Talamantez

Guadalupe T. Talamantez, 72, of San Antonio, TX was called home to be with his Lord Jesus on May 9, 2022. He passed away peacefully at home in his sleep from an aggressive battle with neck cancer, which started in April 2021.

Known to many as Lupe, he was born January 21, 1950, in Southton, TX. Lupe was the second born to parents, Nicolasa Torres Talamantez and Cruz Ramires Talamantez.

Lupe served 4 years in the US Army (1969-1973) as a Specialist 5th Class rank Medical Corpsman and X-ray technician during the Vietnam era. After leaving the military, he received a degree in Computer Science from Laredo Community College and worked at Chase Bank as a Management Information Systems Analyst for 25 years before retiring from Chase in 2006. He later retired from Defense Logistics Agency as a Disposal Services Accountable Property Officer in 2017.

In 1986, Lupe and Vicky were drawn by the Holy Spirit to visit Livingway Church in San Antonio. They both became members, accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, were baptized, and served in the usher ministry in the early years of Livingway. Lupe grew in his faith at Livingway and was a faithful member of the church for over 35 years.

Lupe’s favorite hobbies were photography, radio-controlled aircraft, family historian, and enjoying nature.

Preceded in death are his sister Eloiza Talamantez Castro, parents Nicolasa Torres Talamantez and Cruz Ramires Talamantez, and nephew, Eli Talamantez.

Surviving family members include his wife of 49 years, Vicky Gorsuch Talamantez, whom he fell in love with at first sight in the US Army, his children Trevor (Audrey) Talamantez and Trisha Talamantez, and his two grandchildren Tobias and Carmen.

Also surviving him are his brothers Cruz Reynaldo, Alfredo, Luis, Otto, and sisters, Beatrice Talamantez Morales and Ophelia Talamantes, as well as many nephews and nieces.

Lupe leaves behind many dear family, friends, and acquaintances from all walks of life. God bless them all. Lupe is now in the loving arms of Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior.

Flowers and cards can be sent to Colonial Funeral Home (625 Kitty Hawk Rd, Universal City, TX, 78148) for the memorial service, addressed the Talamantez Family.