Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas
Beatriz Crespo Elizalde
Jun 13, 2025
Beatriz Crespo Elizalde, 61, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025. Funeral services are scheduled for 2pm, Friday, June 20, 2025, at LaGrone Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors, Martin Road chapel. The family will receive friends for a visitation and rosary from 5-7pm, Thursday, June 19, 2025.
Beatriz shared a beautiful 40-year marriage with her beloved husband, Manuel Crespo. Together,...
Thoung Youth
Jun 9, 2025
With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Thoung Youth, a beloved husband, father, brother, son, and friend. Born on March 3rd, 1974, in the peaceful state of Tanintharyi, Myanmar, to parents U Pauk and Daw Shwe Kyi, Thoung was a bright light in the lives of all who knew him.
From his earliest years, Thoung carried within...
Jason Raymond Welch
Jun 8, 2025
Jason Raymond Welch, 53, of Amarillo, passed away peacefully at home with his longtime partner Stephanie by his side on June 8, 2025. Jason was born on August 3, 1971, in Amarillo, Texas.
He was a devoted partner, friend, colleague, animal lover, and a passionate enthusiast of aviation, history, and ancestry. Jason touched the lives of many with his warmth, humor,...
Mary Ann Thomason
Jun 6, 2025
Mary Ann Thomason, 66, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00am, Thursday, June 12, 2025, at LaGrone Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors, Coulter Road chapel.
Mary Ann was born on March 23, 1959, to Neal Lucero and Adella Martinez in Amarillo, Texas. She graduated from Caprock High School in 1977. In 1982,...
Peggy Ann Nunez Morales
Jun 3, 2025
Peggy Ann Nunez Morales, 68, of Amarillo, Texas, joyfully entered eternal rest on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. A celebration of her life will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Primera Iglesia Bautista, 1701 S Houston St, Amarillo, Texas 79102.
Peggy was born on June 26, 1956, in Big Spring, Texas, to Federico Nunez Sr. and Alicia...
Blanca Olivia Padilla
May 28, 2025
Blanca Olivia Padilla, 70, passed away May 28, 2025, in Amarillo, Texas. Mrs. Padilla was born on August 5, 1954, in Honduras to Vicente Gutierez and Maria Isabel Mungia. She married Rigoberto Padilla in the United States after immigrating from Honduras. They were blessed with four children.
Those left to honor her memory are son Erasmo Garcia, daughter Gladys Garcia, son...
Michael James McGlynn Sr.
May 21, 2025
Michael James McGlynn Sr., 74, of Amarillo, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Memorial Services are scheduled for Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 11am at LaGrone Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Coulter Road chapel. The family will receive friends for a visitation from 10-11am on Thursday
Michael was born on February 8, 1951, to James Michael McGlynn and Anne Marie Corbett McGlynn...
Maria Estella Camargo
May 17, 2025
Maria Estella Camargo, 75, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025 surrounded by many who loved her. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 23rd at 10 am at LaGrone Blackburn Shaw on Coulter.
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Maria Estella Camargo, a woman whose wisdom and strength guided our family...
Maria A. Mendoza
May 14, 2025
Maria A. Mendoza, 81, of Amarillo, Texas passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Memorial services are pending.
Maria was born on June 13, 1943, to Manuel Mendoza and Josefa Ruiz in Chihuahua, Mexico. She moved to the United States 35 years ago to be closer to her family in Texas. Maria was devoted in her faith as a Catholic and...
Lewis Lee Helfenbein Sr.
May 14, 2025
Lewis Lee Helfenbein, Sr.
October 12, 1939 – May 14, 2025
The world lost a unique and beloved character when Lewis Lee Helfenbein passed away on Wednesday morning, May 14, 2025, after suffering a heart attack on Monday, May 5. Wherever he went, Lewis brought a spark of love, humor, wisdom, and down-to-earth common sense.
A proud “Okie,” Lewis was born in Shattuck,...
Robert Paul Bergeron
May 1, 2025
Robert Paul Bergeron, 72, of Amarillo, TX, passed away on May 1, 2025. Born on Dec 26, 1952, in New Orleans, LA. He was a devoted and loving father, grandfather, friend and neighbor.
He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He achieved the rank of Captain before being honorably discharged after 8 years of service.
Dad was hard-working and...
Juannella "Bobo" Crisp
Apr 30, 2025
Juannella Crisp, of Amarillo, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. She was 91. Born June 18, 1933, in Dallas, Texas to Jesse and Ruth Blakeway and moved to Amarillo as a teenager. She married Walter J Crisp in 1953, they were married for 37 years before his passing in 1990. Juannella was a Health Aide for Lee Bivins Elementary...
Mary Jane Whitehurst
Apr 27, 2025
Mary Jane Whitehurst October 17, 1936 – April 27, 2025
Mary Jane Whitehurst passed away peacefully in Amarillo, Texas at the age of 88. Born on October 17, 1936, in Duncan, Oklahoma, Mary Jane grew up in Amarillo before moving to Clovis, New Mexico in high school. It was there, at just 16 years old, that she met the love of...
Gene Levitt
Apr 24, 2025
Paul “Gene” Levitt, 86, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, April 28, 2025, at 10am at LaGrone Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors, Coulter Road chapel. The family will receive friends for a visitation from 3-5pm on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the funeral home. Graveside services will be at Northlawn Memorial Gardens...
Mary Sandefer
Apr 21, 2025
Mary Louise Barbee Sandefer passed away at her family home in Amarillo, Texas, on April 21, 2025. Mary was born on January 9, 1936, to Georgia Merl Gray and Frank James Barbee, in Anadarko, Oklahoma. The family moved to Oregon and to Texas before finally settling in Portales, NM, with her 11 siblings. She attended high school in Portales, where...
Khuong Ngoc Le
Apr 20, 2025
Khuong Ngoc Le, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on April 20, 2025, at 57. He was born on August 2, 1967, in Cam Ranh, Vietnam, and immigrated to the United States in 1987. He made Amarillo his home and has lived there ever since.
Khuong will be remembered for his funny, carefree spirit and the joy he brought to those around...
Dean Most
Apr 16, 2025
Dean Most, a devoted Christian, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Amarillo, Texas at the age of 84.
Dean was born in 1940 to Edwin and Mildred Most and grew up on a farm near Ogallala, Nebraska. He attended District 22 through his elementary years. Later, he attended Platto Valley Academy near Shelton, Nebraska, a Seventh Day Adventist...
Frances Ann Burnett
Apr 15, 2025
Frances Burnett, 95, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Funeral services are scheduled for 10am, Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Memory Gardens Mausoleum chapel. A viewing will take place on Friday, April 18, 2025 from 10am - 5pm at LaGrone Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors, Coulter Road Chapel.
Frances Burnett was born on September 23, 1929, to Thomas Ficke...
David Allen McKay
Apr 12, 2025
David Allen McKay was born in Amarillo, Texas December 22nd, 1959. The third of five children born to JC and Katie McKay.
Dave was, by nature, friendly, kind and open hearted. He would help people in need even at his own expense and without reservation. He had many friends and maintained deep, lifelong friendships with some of them. His impact on...
Aurora Treviño Muraira
Apr 6, 2025
Con profundo dolor, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Doña Aurora Treviño Muraira, a sus 99 años, partio con Nuestro Señor el dia 6 de Abril de 2025 en Amarillo, Texas. Nacio el 21 de Agosto de 1925 en Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas, México, fue una mujer dedicada y amada por su familia y amigos. Siempre se preocupó por el bienestar de su...
