Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas
Lonnie Boo Xaymongkhoune
Aug 13, 2026
Lonnie Xaymongkhoune, 69, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, 2026, from 12-2pm at LaGrone Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Coulter Road chapel. The family will receive friends for a visitation from 9am-7pm on Monday, August 24, 2026.
Lonnie was born on November 5, 1956, in Laos. In 1980, he moved to...
Charlotte "Charlie" Noyes
Aug 12, 2026
Charlotte “Charlie” Noyes
Born August 30, 1929
It is with deep sorrow and loving remembrance that we honor the life of Charlotte Susan Noyes, known affectionately to those who loved her simply as Charlie.
Born on August 30, 1929, Charlie lived a life filled with memories, love, and meaningful relationships. She will be remembered for the warmth she brought to those around her...
Monica Mary Phea (Lucero)
Aug 10, 2026
On August 10, 2026, our family lost someone who simply cannot be replaced. Monica Mary Phea (Lucero) passed away at her home at only 50 years old.
Monica was born April 29, 1976, in Amarillo, Texas, to Sylvia Martinez and the late Arthur Lucero. She was a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mother, a friend—and to six very lucky children,...
Claudio Preciado
Aug 7, 2026
Claudio Preciado torres “callito” nació el 12 de agosto de 1961 en Delicias, Chihuahua Mexico. Hijo de Anastacio Preciado y Emerenciana Torres fue un buen hijo, buen hermano, buen esposo y sobre todo el mejor papá que nos pudo regalar la vida, el mejor abuelito cariñoso, amoroso, juguetón que siempre nos recordaba cuánto nos amaba permanecerá por siempre su recuerdo...
Tanh Vongkaysone
Aug 6, 2026
Tanh Vongkaysone, 87, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026, with his family by his side. Memorial services will be held on Monday, August 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at LaGrone Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors.
Tanh was born on May 10, 1939, in Vientiane, Laos. In 1964, he married the love of his life, Toh. Fleeing the Vietnam War,...
Isack Aguilera
Aug 5, 2026
Con profunda tristeza y con el corazón lleno de dolor, compartimos el fallecimiento de Isack Aguilera, quien partió de este mundo el 5 de Agosto de 2026, a la edad de 33 años.
Isack nació el 10 de Junio de 1993, en Cuauhtémoc, Chihuahua, México. Desde muy joven se distinguió por ser un hombre trabajador, noble, amoroso y de gran corazón....
Carolyn Ann Kuper Evers
Jul 29, 2026
Carolyn Ann Kuper Evers, 82, a lifetime resident of Hereford, Texas has gained her angel wings on July 29, 2026, at the Cottages of Quail Creek Memory Care Unit in Amarillo, Texas. A rosary is scheduled for Friday August 14, 2026, at LaGrone Blackburn-Shaw funeral home, 8310 S. Coulter St. Amarillo Texas, at 6:00 pm with visitation from 5:00 pm...
Mary Edna Hemme Frost
Jul 26, 2026
Mary Edna Hemme Frost, 99, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Memorial services will be at 10am, Saturday, August 8, 2026, at LaGrone Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors.
Mary was born on May 4, 1927, in Portales, New Mexico. She graduated from Meadow High School in Meadow, Texas, and soon afterward began a career in Lubbock, Texas doing office...
Susan Haley
Jul 24, 2026
How I wish I could stand with you for just a moment and close my eyes so I could see their smiles, arms flung wide, and hear them saying "Welcome home, Momma".... Dad dancing you through the gates saying, "Bout damn time, Suzie! I saved you a seat but first come meet my new friends!" And then in the immediate...
Monte Carroll Sandlin
Jul 17, 2026
Monte Sandlin, 71, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on July 17, 2026. He was born to Pat and Clois Sandlin on November 13, 1954 in Amarillo and grew up in Yuma, Arizona. Monte attended Yuma High School, where he played football. After graduation, he worked in the auto parts industry until he married...
Henry Arthur Holdman
Jul 17, 2026
Henry Holdman passed away on July 17, 2026 in Amarillo, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. Henry was born on August 2, 1939 to Davis and Edna Holdman in El Paso, TX. He grew up in Fabens, TX on the family pecan farm and graduated from Fabens High School. He then went on to attend and graduate from West Texas...
Lieu Thi Phan
Jul 11, 2026
Lieu Thi Phan passed away on July 11th, 2026, at the age of 74 in her home in Amarillo, Texas surrounded by her loving family. The ultimate cause of her death was brain cancer; however, her sickness is not what defined her. Her family chooses for her to be remembered through her everlasting strength, love, faith and courage.
Born in Saigon,...
Ruby Kathryn Sanders
Jul 10, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Ruby Kathryn Sanders. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by family into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father.
Ruby was born in February of 1930 to Ralph and Clara Roper in Burden, Kansas. She was the youngest child of 5. Ruby quickly married after a whirlwind romance to...
Martha "Paty" Picazo
Jul 5, 2026
Martha Patricia Picazo, known to her family as Paty, died July 5, 2026. She was 34 years old. Beloved daughter of Irene Delgado Castañeda and the late Norberto Picazo Guitierrez. Paty was born and grew up in Rio Grande, Zac, Mexico, where she later moved at the age of 12 years old to Amarillo, Tx where she attended Sam Houston...
Julie Trujillo
Jul 2, 2026
Julie Ann Trujilllo, 82 of Raton, NM, went to be with the Lord, July 2nd, 2026. Born to her parents Maclovio (Mac) and Isabel Salazar July 9th,1943 in Ione Colorado. Julie was a loving and generous soul, the ultimate mother and wife. She welcomed anyone who needed a ride, a place to stay, or a warm meal. Fiercely protective of...
Rick Giese
Jun 27, 2026
Rick “Papo” Giese, 75, of Amarillo, Texas, peacefully met the Lord Jesus on June 27, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Norfolk, Nebraska on September 28, 1950, he was the son of Clarence and Lou Giese. He met and fell in love with his adoring wife, Diane, before graduating from York High School in 1968. He pursued his degree...
John Eugene Burke Jr.
Jun 23, 2026
John E. Burke, Jr. was born on February 17, 1946, in Galveston, Texas, to John E. Burke and Pauline F. Bunyan. He graduated from La Marque High School in 1964 before joining the United States Navy, where he served as an Air Traffic Controlman during the Vietnam War. John married the love of his life, Patricia E. "Patty" Burke, in...
Doris Marie Faris
Jun 21, 2026
Doris Marie Faris, 96, of Amarillo, passed away on June 21. 2026.
Born on October 16, 1929, in Lorenzo, Texas, Doris was the beloved daughter of JD and Edith Smithee. She lived a life marked by deep faith, unwavering kindness, and a profound devotion to her family. Her love and guidance shaped the lives of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, leaving...
Veronica Rose Brown
Jun 18, 2026
Veronica Rose Brown, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away on June 18, 2026. Born on July 25, 1953, in Dimmit, Texas, Veronica's life was a testament to devotion, kindness, and unwavering loyalty to those she cherished.
Veronica was the daughter of Joseph Lange and Dorothy Lange, both of whom preceded her in death. She shared a special bond with her...
Ella "Dolores" Gillespie
Jun 14, 2026
Dolores Gillespie, age 89, crossed that Earthly-to-Heavenly Bridge to hear the Angels sing on June 14, 2026. Her Earthly journey began as Ella Dolores Wheeler on April 10, 1937 at The Stumps Hospital in Brownwood, Texas. She was the daughter of two proud parents, R.C. “Jack” and Catherine Wheeler. Her journey ended at The Ware in Amarillo, Texas.
Dolores crossed many...
