Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas
Rosa Lena Maloney
Jan 31, 2011
Rosa was born Dec. 1, 1932, in Deaf Smith County to Finner and Maggie Jackson. She lived in Amarillo most of her life. Rosa married Louis Maloney on Feb. 14, 1946, in Amarillo. She was a member of Grand Avenue Baptist Church for many years, where she loved her church family very much. Rosa enjoyed crocheting, reading, crossword puzzles and...
Carmen Sanchez DeLeon
Jan 27, 2011
“Chuy” was born on May 17, 1940 in San Angelo, TX to Jose and Petra DeLeon. On November 22, 1963, Chuy married Evangelina Linda Rodriguez. Chuy and Evangelina attended both Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and St. Martin de Porres. Some of Chuy’s loves were working on old cars, listening to oldies music and watching football. He also had...
Maud Cordelia Moss
Jan 16, 2011
Maud was born on May 11, 1913 in Kansas City, KS. She was raised in Oklahoma, where she later owned and operated two restaurants. She loved the Lord, reading her Bible daily. She was a Pentecostal Minister in Oklahoma for 30 years. She also played the piano and organ for church services. Maud moved to Amarillo 35 years ago. She...
Betty Sue Savage
Jan 15, 2011
Mrs. Savage was born July 9, 1928, in Amarillo to Clifton and Bertha Gaskill. She was a loving mother and beloved grandmother and will be greatly missed. Survivors include two daughters, Susan Sanders of Amarillo and Stacy Grebinger of Breaux Bridge, La.; eight grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Sonja Gayle Nite
Jan 9, 2011
Sonja was born March 21, 1956 in Lubbock, Texas to Austin Hutchinson (Tac) and Mary Ada Lee Tacquard. Sonja graduated from Amarillo High School in 1974 and attended Texas State Technical Institution (TSTI), where she pursued a career as a commercial artist for the Amarillo Globe News. Sonja was married to Greg Nite on December 30, 1979. Together they have...
Grace Marie Dillard
Jan 7, 2011
Marie was born Nov. 21, 1921, in Floyd County to Henry Herbert and Grace Irene Gross Graham. She graduated from Floydada High School in 1939. She married Flake Dillard in 1939, in Childress. Marie was a charter member of South Lawn Baptist Church in Amarillo. There she taught Sunday school, vacation Bible school, and was WMU president for several years....
Gabriel Lee Garcia
Jan 7, 2011
Gabriel Garcia was born Feb. 3, 1976 in Plainview, Texas. He graduated from Palo Duro High School. Gabriel was a huge Seattle Seahawks fan and was a fan of wrestling. He loved to dance. Survivors include his mother, Lucy Villarreal and stepfather, Gonzalo Ballin Jr., both of Amarillo; his father, Armando Garcia of San Antonio; two daughters, Jalynn and Makayla...
Billy Doyle Rich
Jan 4, 2011
Bill was born on January 20, 1930 to Clem and Irma Rich in Canyon, Texas. He moved to Plainview, TX as a child, where he graduated from high school. Bill enlisted in the United States Army in 1950, serving in the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged in 1953. He married Mamie Zybura in Plainview, Texas. She preceded him in...
Mr. Joe Si Collins
Jan 3, 2011
Joe was born July 12, 1915, in Grayson County to William and Trecy Collins. He enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served in WWII. Joe worked for the Amarillo Air Force Base and also as a watch repairman for more than 50 years. Survivors include: wife, Betty Collins of Amarillo; his son, Kenneth Collins of Amarillo and his children;...
Mr. Jose Stephen Garcia
Jan 2, 2011
Joe Esteban "Steve" Garcia 55, of Amarillo left this Earth to be hand in hand with the Lord on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. Steve was born Jan. 11, 1955, in Hereford to Joe and Mellie Garcia. He married the love of his life, Yolanda Mendoza, on Jan. 1, 1985, in Hereford. He owned and operated Southwest Stucco for more than...
Paul N Smith
Dec 28, 2010
Paul played baseball as a pitcher, loved to fish and go camping. He is survived by: Son: James Smith; Daughter: Amy; Brother: John Smith; Niece: Stephanie; Nephew: Brian Smith; Grandsons: Josh, James, Christian and Kaden; Ex-wife: Pam Smith.
Harry Charles Burden
Dec 27, 2010
Mr. Burden was born Aug. 1, 1914 in Muskogee Oklahoma to Oscar and Mary Burden. He worked for many years as a salesman while working for Sides Fruit Company in Borger and later for Jack Vernon Wholesale Meat Co. Harry spent most of his life in Amarillo and had been living in Hot Springs for the last year and a...
Mr. Delbert John Imhoff
Dec 23, 2010
Sonny was born June 14, 1930, in Corpus Christi to parents Edwin Daniel and Minnie Anna Imhoff. He joined the U.S. Army at the age of 17. While serving his country, he sustained a career ending and lifelong suffering hip injury. After returning to Texas, he entered the construction field and worked for more than 20 years as a drywall...
Mrs. Gloria Tijerina
Dec 22, 2010
Gloria was born October 11, 1959 in Memphis, Texas to Eleno and Aurora Juarez. She married Johnny Tijerina on March 15, 1979. She graduated from Herford High School in 1978 and later from Amarillo College with a Nursing degree. She also worked at LaFiesta for many years. Mrs. Tijerina was very kind and loving. SURVIVORS: Survivors left to cherish her...
Florencio Lucero
Dec 22, 2010
Florencio was born on April 26, 1931 to Esequiel and Marcella Lucero in Chaperito, New Mexico. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1951, serving in the Korean Conflict until his discharge in 1953. He married Beneranda Trujillo in 1955in Hereford, TX. They spent 54 wonderful years together. Florencio loved farming, fishing, and scratching lottery tickets. He had a...
Ms. Helen Marie Lannier
Dec 21, 2010
Helen Marie Raef Lannier was born on July 4, 1938 in Amarillo, TX. She was one of twelve children born to Lewie and Reba Raef. She spent many years teaching in Fort Smith, Arkansas and San Antonio and was an assistant director for a day care center in Ann Arbor, MI. After leaving the teaching profession, Helen worked for EDS...
Mr. Jose R. Ramirez
Dec 18, 2010
Jose was born on September 26, 1933 to Margarito and Juanita Ramirez in Waelder, TX. He was like a father figure to his brothers and sisters, working as a farmer in Springlake, Texas for many years to help support them. He married Mary Helen Delgado on July 25, 1959. He later went on to work for Excel Meat in Plainview,...
Ms. Judy Turner
Dec 18, 2010
Judy was born April 16, 1950 in Seminole, Texas and was a lifelong resident of Amarillo. Judy graduated from Tascosa High School in 1968. She was an avid gardener and pet lover, a wonderful daughter and sister and a close friend to many. SURVIVORS: She is survived by her father Morris Turner of Amarillo, a brother Michael Turner and wife...
Mr. Ernest Bustamante
Dec 16, 2010
Ernest was born on June 30, 1949 to John and Josephine Bustamante, in Paducah, TX. Mr. Bustamante worked with his father in the construction field and later started a business of his own, Bustamante, Inc. and owned the business for 20 years. Survivors include his wife, Melisa Bustamante; two sons, Brian Bustamante and his wife Amanda, and Nick Bustamante; sisters,...
Mrs. Charlene Antionette Apodaca
Dec 13, 2010
Charlene was born on May 22, 1969 to Carlos and Juanita Mares in El Paso, TX. She married Leroy Apodaca in 1989 in Las Vegas, NV. She enjoyed the outdoors and loved to fish. She was an excellent mother, reading to her children frequently. Her children were very a very important part of her life. SURVIVORS: Survivors left to cherish...
