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Tommie Talamantez Farias, 93, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away on June 08, 2026. Tommie was born in Bergs Mill Texas to Francisco Farias and Elvira Talamantez Farias on December 21, 1932. Tommie is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary E. Falcon Farias, sons Tommy A. Farias and Christopher J. Farias, grandson Thomas A. Farias, granddaughter Margarita (Mattie) Farias Aguilar, Great-granddaughters Mia, Elena and Josette, brother Frank Farias and sisters Teresa Farias Villanueva and Mary Farias Barcenas. Tommie was preceded in death by his parents, Francisco Farias and Elvira Talamantez Farias, brothers David and Ruben Farias, and niece Virginia Farias Wolfe. Tommie was blessed with a long and fulfilled life. He came from humble beginnings. As a young boy, Tommie and his family worked the cotton fields as a means of financial support. In high school, teachers noticed that Tommie had a high affinity for mathematics and helped him learn English and Math. After graduating from Hot Wells High School, Tommie worked for a roofing company that helped roof Trinity Baptist Church as well as many buildings at Trinity University. At age 21, Tommie enlisted in the United States Army where he was a Specialist Third Class. He was honored to serve his country and defend our freedom. After 8 years of service to his country, Tommie was honorably discharged. He then went into civil service where he worked as a computer technician at Kelly Air Force base for 10 years. While working the graveyard shift at Kelly, he went to Saint Mary’s University to pursue a degree in accounting. He also attended Mass regularly at St. Leos Catholic Church, where he met Mary Falcon. They fell in love, and were married for 66 years. After 10 years working at Kelly Air Force base, he decided to take a huge leap of faith and pursue a life-long dream of owning his own business. He met Amos and Helen Mahan at Herman and Sons bowling alley, where my parents were in a bowling league. The Mahan’s owned a flower shop, Hauser Floral company. The Mahan’s were looking to retire and placed the flower shop up for sale. Not knowing anything about the flower business, Tommie took the risk and made an offer to purchase the flower shop, and the Mahan’s accepted. Tommie and Mary made many great family memories at Hauser Floral company for more than 30 years. It Turns out Tommie was a gifted floral designer. FTD and Teleflora would invite Tommie to teach a floral design class at various conferences throughout the state of Texas. Tommie also designed visually stunning floral arrangements for grand ballroom events at many of the exclusive hotels in San Antonio, as well as floral headpieces for the Fiesta Parade floats. Tommie was a deeply spiritual man. He was a parishioner at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. He was also a 4th degree Knights of Columbus, where he was president of local chapter 5262. While president, Tommie, thru his business connections, helped procure land at no cost to the church and raised funds to build a new church for St. Vincent de Paul, as well as a multi-use facility for use by the church and the Knights of Columbus. Tommie spearheaded many charity events over the span of his life, raising money for the less advantaged in the community as well as nutritional education in public school cafeterias in order to prevent early onset diabetes in children. Tommie was also a gifted athlete. He possessed very high skill levels in both Tennis and Golf. While at Hot Wells High School, he taught himself how to play tennis. He went on to advance to the boy’s high school state finals 3 years in a row. While in the Army, Tommie was stationed in England, where he had access to the All England Lawn and Tennis Club, because of his military service. It was there, along with a great coach that he refined his tennis game and enjoyed playing on the grass courts there. He was later offered a professional contract to play on the men’s tennis tour. But because there was no significant money at that time in tennis, he declined the offer and stayed home to provide financial support to his family. While working at Kelly Air Force Base, he was introduced to the game of golf and the rest is history. He went on to enjoy his greatest sport for more than 60 years, up to the age of 90. He used this platform to raise money for various charities and made many amazing friends. Tommie’s greatest passion was his love for his family and friends. He made it his mission to be a foundation of love and support, and to instill a confidence and belief that you can do anything you want to do and to not be afraid to take that Leap of Faith as he did many years ago. Rest in Peace Tommie, you have earned your rest. Funeral services will be held at Mission Park South Funeral Chapels, 1700 SE Military Dr. San Antonio, TX 78214. Visitation/Rosary will be held on July 01, 6:30 pm. Funeral Mass will be on July 02, 2026 at 9:45 am at Mission San Juan Capistrano, 9101 Graf Rd, San Antonio, TX, 78214. Burial at Fort Sam Houston Cemetery, 11:30 am, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio, TX, 78209. Our family wishes to express our heartfelt thanks to the medical team at Christus Santa Rosa Hospital Westover Hills, as well as Christus VNA Home care for their incredible support for Tommie’s healthcare. Memorial donations can be made to Catholic Charities San Antonio, 202 W. French Pl, San Antonio, TX 78212.

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Tommie T. Farias

December 21, 1932 - June 8, 2026