Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas

Mar 25, 2021

Mason Anthony Young, 20, of Amarillo, left this earthly world to fly with the angels on March 25, 2021 in Mena Arkansas.

Memorial services will be Saturday, April 3, 2021 at 10:00 am at LaGrone-Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors in Amarillo, TX.

Mason was born December 21, 2000 in Amarillo, TX to Shane Young and Danielle. Mason...

Mar 24, 2021

A tribute is not available at this time for Elizabeth Ojeda. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 24, 2021

Charles Melvin Grant of Amarillo, TX passed away March 24, 2021.  He was born June 29, 1927 in Heber Springs, AR to Charles and Mary Grant.

Melvin is survived by daughters Carla Proffitt and husband Don of Hernando, MS, Debbie Justice and husband Carol of Amarillo, TX, a son Dick Grant and wife Cynthia of Flower Mound,...

Mar 23, 2021

Karen Sue Riggs, 67, of Amarillo, Texas passed away on March 23, 2021. She was born on June 21, 1953 in Amarillo, Texas to Van E. Riggs and Mary Jo (Watson) Riggs.

Karen graduated from Tascosa High school in 1971. She then spent about a year working for Western National Bank before working for Amarillo National Bank...

Mar 23, 2021

Both Phengsengkham, 96, of Amarillo, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 in Amarillo.  She was born on May 13, 1924 in Laos.

She is survived by her children, Tony Phengsengkham, Chansoth Phommachanh, Thila Phengsengkham, Outtama Phengsengkham, Simouang Phengsengkham, Koun Phengsengkham, Phounpasith Phengsengkham and Somsanith Phengsengkham.

Visitation will begin at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, March 25,...

Mar 21, 2021

Stephanie Victoria Tijerina, 26, of Amarillo, Texas passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021. Stephanie was born November 30, 1994 in Amarillo, Texas to Norma Perez Cadena and Alfredo Tijerina Jr.. Stephanie graduated from Richard Milburn Academy in 2013. She worked in customer service for 4 years at Walmart and spent 2 years at Caprock Home Health. Stephanie was a...

Mar 21, 2021

Tina Olivarez Tapia, 42, of Moreno Valley, California passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021. She was born on July 17, 1978 in Lubbock, Texas to Gilbert and Elma Olivarez.

Tina was a wonderful daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She spent her life as a homemaker caring for her husband, children and grandchildren. Her hobbies included writing,...

Mar 16, 2021

Sharleen Lynne Eller, 66, of Amarillo, Texas passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Sharleen was born on May 16, 1954 in Killeen, Texas to Richard and Darlene Makin. She was a fan of the Seattle Seahawks, LV Raiders, Texas Longhorns, US Naval Academy and Palo Duro Dons. Sharleen’s hobbies include raising birds, doing puzzle books, creating homemade jewelry,...

Mar 16, 2021

Stanley Blackburn, 76, of Amarillo passed away Tuesday, March 16 of 2021. He was born on April 15, 1944 in Fort Sumner, NM and is a graduate of Paris High school in Paris, AR. Stanley is preceded in death by his parents Vera Dennison and Lesly Blackburn, his grandparents, his siblings Moris and Marilyn Blackburn, and his stepson Tony...

Mar 14, 2021

Major William Gosser, at 88 years old died March 14, 2021 at Northwest Texas Hospital

in Amarillo, Texas. He was born in Hays, Kansas to Bill & Gladys Gosser. His surviving siblings are

Jean Mai of Russell, Kansas, Edna Pfeifer of Broomfield, Colorado, Roy Gosser of Parker,

Colorado and Carolyn Braun of Hays,...

Mar 11, 2021

Lonzo “Lonnie” Gladson Davis Jr. was born October 1, 1935 to Gladson Lonzo “Bill” Davis Sr. and Edith Gazzaway Davis, and passed away on March 11, 2021. He graduated from Canyon High School in 1954, and earned an Associate Degree from Amarillo College as an Electronic /Instrument Technician. While in High School, Lonnie joined the United States Naval Reserves...

Mar 5, 2021

Amarillo - Letta Ruth Day, 70, of Amarillo passed away Friday, March 5, 2021. Letta was born February 9, 1951 in Batesville, Arkansas to Bill Dee and Ruth Elma Goodson. Memorial service will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, March 12, 2021 at LaGrone Blackburn Shaw Coulter Road Chapel. Letta graduated from Tascosa High School in 1969. She later...

Mar 5, 2021

Marina Jessica Vega, 22, of Amarillo passed away Friday, March 5, 2021. Marina was born March 24, 1998 in Amarillo, Texas to Ilicia Marie Maes and Israel Jose Vega. Marina was a member of the Living Waters Church, and a fan of the Dallas Cowboys. She enjoyed doing make up, styling hair, especially her daughters and cooking. Marina was...

Mar 4, 2021

Raul T. Gomez, 59, of Canyon passed away on March 4, 2021. Raul was born May 9, 1961 in Dimmitt, Texas to Severo and Constancia Gomez.

Raul is survived by his wife of 20 years, Paula Jean Gomez; his daughter, Ashton Gomez; his son, Jarrad Gomez; 4 brothers, Eloy Gomez, Ray Gomez, Severo Gomez, and Tony Gomez;...

Mar 2, 2021

David Bearl Riley, 59, of Amarillo passed away on March 2, 2021. David was born on August 19, 1961 in Hereford, Texas to Bearl Earl Riley and Mary Lou Riley - Barham. He had a love for horses and enjoyed spending his time fishing.

He is survived by his sisters, Robin Rutherford – Harris and Donna Rutherford...

Feb 28, 2021

Jackie Lee Eytcheson, Sr., 90, of Amarillo, gained his “Heavenly” wings, and was  called home to his Lords house, on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at his home in Amarillo.

A Graveside Burial Service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 4, 2021, under the direction of LaGrone Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors, South Coulter Road,...

Feb 28, 2021

Gaye Lynn Nyquist passed unexpectedly from this life Sunday February 28th in Midlothian, TX. Graveside service will be held Friday, March 5th at 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery at 6969 I-40, East Amarillo, TX with Ricky Griffin officiating.

Gaye was born September 30, 1955 in Amarillo, TX to Shirley and L.A. Nyquist. She attended Amarillo schools...

Feb 28, 2021

Juan Victor Cantu, 74, of Amarillo, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021.  He was born on December 23, 1946 in Reynosa, Mexico to the late Ernesto Cantu and Gabriela Garcia Cantu.  On June 26, 1966 he married Amelia Rangel in Hereford, Texas.  Mr. Cantu worked in Transportation Department with the City of Amarillo, was a car sales man,...

Feb 25, 2021

Fred Pete Urioste, 87, of Amarillo passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021. Fred was born on May 11, 1933 in Boise City, OK to J.C. Urioste and Carolina Anaya. Rosary will be held on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 6:00 PM at LaGrone Blackburn Shaw Coulter Road Chapel. Funeral mass will be at 1:00 PM on Monday, March 1,...

Feb 24, 2021

Everett G. Roberts, 74, of Amarillo, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021.  He was born on February 20, 1947 in Amarillo to the late Elmo Roberts and Faye Thompson Roberts.  On December 19, 1975, he married Mona Carney in Amarillo.  She preceded him in death in 2015.  Everett was a very business oriented person, retiring from Valero as...