Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas

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...

Feb 22, 2021

Betty Lorraine Kimmenau, 78, of Amarillo passed away Monday, February 22, 2021. Betty was born January 9, 1943 in San Luis Obispo, California to William and Francis Kimmenau. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 26, 2021 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at LaGrone Blackburn Shaw Coulter Road Location. Graveside service will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, February...

Feb 16, 2021

One of God's bright lights, known to others as Peggy Jean (Fowler) Adams, was called home on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, in Amarillo, TX, after spending 94 fantastic but eventful years here on earth. Born on June 17, 1926, in Vernon, TX, to the late George Homer and Lula Elizabeth "Bessie" (Hodge) Fowler, Peggy spent her last days surrounded...

Feb 15, 2021

Michael Lynn Smith 65 of Amarillo, TX passed away Monday, February 15, 2021. Michael was born August 12, 1955 in Amarillo, TX to J. W. and Lillian Smith.

Michael is survived by his wife, Debbie Smith of Amarillo, TX; his children, Amanda Smith of Amarillo, TX, Michelle Smith of San Antonio, TX, Makela Bernardo and husband Luis...

Feb 15, 2021

Mardell Lee Hendrix 88 of Amarillo, Texas passed away February 15, 2021. She was born March 9, 1932 in Portales, New Mexico to George and Thelma Donnel.

She is preceded in death by her husband Herman L Hendrix, parents and daughter in-law Trudi Parks Hendrix.

She is survived by her only child Herman O. Hendrix...

Feb 11, 2021

Susie Aguirre, 74, of Amarillo passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021.

Susie was born on July 4, 1946 in La Mesa, Texas to David and Anita Villarreal. She married the love of her life Richard Lomas Aguirre and they later had 5 children. Susie enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys and cooking. She was always feeding anyone...

Feb 9, 2021

Celestino "Tino"  Villarreal, Jr. was born January 6th, 1955, to Celestino and Petra Villarreal in San Marcos, Texas. He is survived by five children. Israel Villarreal and family, Cristal Bassham and family, David Villarreal, Angel Villarreal, and Elena Villarreal. He is also survived by 11 grandkids and one great-grandkid on the way. He was preceded in death by his...

Feb 8, 2021

Jim Murphy, 79, of Amarillo passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021. Jim was born on March 22, 1941 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Paul Murphy and Adeline Murane.

Jim attended the University of Oklahoma and received a Master’s Degree in Social Work. He retired in 2011 from Thomas E. Creek VA Medical Center after 40 years of...

Feb 7, 2021

Wanda Lou Minor 81 of Canyon, Texas passed away February 7, 2021. Wanda was born February 12, 1939 in Silverton, Texas to Eunice and William Diviney.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard “Rocky” Minor; her parents, Eunice and William Diviney; her brothers, Bob Letcher, Johnny Diviney, Thomas Diviney and her nephew, Shane Diviney.