Josephine Talamas

Josephine Talamas passed away on October 11, 2013. Fina was born on May 29, 1923 in Laredo, Texas, the eldest of four siblings, to Nicolas and Margarita Jacaman. She attended schools in Laredo and graduated from Martin High School in 1942. Fina and her husband George Talamas spent the early years of their marriage in Haiti where the Talamas family lived and had their businesses before returning to Laredo to raise their children. Her greatest passions, aside from her family, were cooking and music. She loved to experiment with foods from around the world. Her childrens' friends loved coming over to sample her latest creations, especially the dishes from the Middle East. As for music, she had a very deep passion for the music of Chopin, Liszt and Lecuona and played their music beautifully on the piano. She was a doting mother and dedicated wife, who devoted her time to family. She will be deeply missed and forever treasured by her family. Fina is survived by her six children; Tony Talamas (Cris); Margie Foley (Ken); George Talamas (Adriana); Gloria Talamas (Philip Domenico); Jeanne Waldburger (Ulrich); Patrick Talamas (Karen); twelve grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and her sister Graciela Canahuati of Honduras. The family would like to thank Dr. Dennis Cantu and members of his staff for their attentive care. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude's, Texas Children's Hospital or to the Bethany House. Condolences will be received from 6 to 9 p.m. on Monday the 14th of October 2013 at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels, 1410 Jacaman Rd. A Vigil and Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. with Rev. Deacon David Vargas officiating. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church at 9 a.m. on Tuesday morning, the 15th of October 2013 with Rev. Wojciech Przystasz as the celebrant. There will be no procession from the funeral home; everyone attending is asked to please meet at church. Rite of Committal and Interment will be held at the family plot in the Laredo City Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Tony Talamas, George A. Talamas, Patrick Talamas, Tony Talamas, Jr., Trent Foley, Christopher Foley, George D. Talamas, Rudy Gonzalez and Levi Talamas. You may express your condolences to the family online via our website at: www.joejacksonfuneralchapels.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the funeral service professionals at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels, 1410 Jacaman Rd., Laredo, Texas 78041, (956) 722-8850