Richard Emanuel Talavera, Sr. passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019. Mass: 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 9, 2019, St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Rosary: 6:00 PM, Friday, February 8, 2019, Wiley Funeral Home, Glen Rose.
Richard Emanuel Talavera was born in Pecos, Texas on May 31, 1943 to Maria and Alvine Tala…read more
Richard Emanuel Talavera, Sr. passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019. Mass: 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 9, 2019, St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Rosary: 6:00 PM, Friday, February 8, 2019, Wiley Funeral Home, Glen Rose.
Richard Emanuel Talavera was born in Pecos, Texas on May 31, 1943 to Maria and Alvine Talavera. They made their home in Monahans, TX where he was raised. He married Ofelia Quintela in September of 1961 in Monahans, TX. While working in Monahans, he went to work for Brown and Root as a truck driver. Eventually he transferred out of state as a carpenter where he mastered his craft. He moved to Glen Rose when Comanche Peak started excavation. He worked out there for many years and eventually ended his career at a paper mill in Arkansas. Richard raised his kids in Glen Rose. He was a catholic and a member of the St Rose of Lima Catholic Church.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents Maria and Alvino Talavera, one brother, Alvino Talavera III.
Richard is survived by his wife Ofelia Talavera, children: Elizabeth Villa and husband Arturo, Steve Talavera, Richard Talavera and wife Desiree, Alvino Talavera and wife Judy and Sam Foust, ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, and a sister: Rebecca.
Pallbearers- Gabe, Abel, Leonard, Michael, JJ, Adam, and Villa Talavera.
Honorary pallbearers- Orlando Lyles, Tony Talavera and Ruben White.
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Mark Thames posted on 2/8/19
The handful of times I had met Mr. Talavera Sr. over the years, and only to count those times on one hand, I was moved by his character and respect towards me. I truly appreciated him welcoming me as a "stranger" amongst his true family. I can say, with assurance, that his legacy shall be remembered and cherished. I can "bet the farm" on my belief. You have done well Sir with your family and God shall be with you for eternity; that I pray...