Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas

Aug 26, 2023

Patsy Lynn Rifenberg Simpson, 81, of Amarillo, passed away on August 26, 2023. Pat was born September 22, 1941 in Perryton, Texas to Leland and Velma Rifenberg. They moved to Amarillo in 1954. Pat graduated from Palo Duro High School in 1960. She married James Simpson on October 26, 1960 and they were married almost 63 years. They had...

Aug 25, 2023

William Earl Blake of Amarillo passed away at his home August 25, 2023.  He was born April 20, 1955, in Dumas, TX to Novell and Lela (Allen) Blake.  He married Lyllian Dee’An Blake on April 18, 1981, in Amarillo, Texas.  She passed June 15 2017.  William was employed by Sherman County as a Heavy Equipment Operator.  He loved the...

Aug 23, 2023

Rigoberto Alfonso Gonzalez, 42, passed away on Wednesday August 23, 2023. He was preceded in death by his stepfather Apolinar Sanchez and nephew Junior Nieto. He was survived by his mother Carmen Gonzalez, his 5 children Zaida Cordova, Zahir Gonzalez, Briana Gonzalez, Leonel Gonzalez and Rigoberto Gonzalez, his sisters Xenia Reyes, Aixel Mendoza and his nieces and...

Aug 23, 2023

Roger Sherrod Arnold was born on October 27, 1940, in Turkey, Texas, to Roger Floyd Arnold and Dot Lacy Arnold. He traded his earthly home for his Heavenly one on August 23, 2023.

He was raised in Turkey, graduating from Turkey High School in 1959. He was an active participant in all sports, eventually spending a big...

Aug 22, 2023

Janet Bryan was born June 9, 1964, in Fort Ord, California to Don and Gloria Riley. She grew up in Hereford, Texas, and enjoyed her summers in Roaring Springs Texas with her grandparents whom she cherished and revisited every year.

She met her soulmate Terry when they were both very young. She knew right away that he...

Aug 11, 2023

Ernie Samora Passed away on August 11, 2023, at the Ranch surrounded by family. He was born in Amarillo to Joe and Carmen Samora on June 12, 1953.

He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, camping, and cooking. He was also known to have a “green thumb”....

Aug 11, 2023

Brenda Kay Anderson Ezell, 65 of Amarillo Texas, passed away August 11, 2023. Brenda was born October 5, 1957 to Walter (Dub) and Helen Anderson in Amarillo TX. Brenda attended Palo Duro High School. She met and married the love of her life, Andy Ezell, on July 23, 1977. Together they raised three beautiful children Michael, Brandy and Deanna....

Aug 6, 2023

Ofelia Ayala Mena, daughter of the late Isabel Mena Paez and Genaro Ayala Saucedo, was born January 18, 1946, in Mancinas Durango, Mexico.

She peacefully departed this life Sunday, August 06, 2023, at home in Amarillo, Tx.

Ofelia was known as a lovely, friendly lady who loved to wear red lipstick.  The words “Senora Bonita”...

Jul 29, 2023

Judy Morris (75) passed away, per her request to Carl, at home in Amarillo on Friday, July 29, 2023.  She was born to Dessie Rene Bush, and was raised by Sonny Boy Hill, on April 5, 1948, in Marshall, Texas.

Judy attended school at Carver and only attended until her 9th grade so she could take care...

Jul 27, 2023

Gloria “Dee” Keahey, 77, of Amarillo departed July 27, 2023. She was born July 10, 1946 to J.L. and Ona Bell in Roaring Springs, TX. Gloria grew up in Hereford, TX and lived many different places throughout her life and finally came to reside in Amarillo, TX. She married Robert “Bob” Keahey on August 18, 1990. She is survived...

Jul 27, 2023

Sylvia Ann Shannon passed away on July 27, 2023 in Amarillo Texas. She was born in Vancouver, Washington on January 4, 1958 to Harvey and Delores Treglown.

She was an only child, however she lived in a way that made everyone feel like family. She cared for the tired and weary and for the underdog. She often...

Jul 26, 2023

Clifford Wallace Johnson (April 17, 1941-July 26, 2023)

Cliff Johnson was an outgoing, creative, fun-loving soul who enjoyed entertaining his friends and family with stories and tall tales. He was an automobile aficionado, a music lover, and man with a grand sense of humor.

Born in Charleston, South Carolina on April 17, 1941 to Francis...

Jul 23, 2023

Kimberly R. Mosa, 47, of Pryor, Oklahoma died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 23, 2023. Services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Paramount Baptist Church, 3801 S Western Street with Rev. Dave Anderson, Connections Pastor officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements are by LaGrone-Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors, Coulter Road Chapel, 8310 S Coulter...

Jul 17, 2023

Leona “LUCILLE” Huston Moore

April 30, 1938 – July 17, 2023 (85)

Leona “LUCILLE” Huston Moore was born in Boise City, Oklahoma to Alfred C. and Pearl Leona Huston and attended schools in Boise City, then three semesters at Wayland Baptist College in Plainview, Texas. She returned to Boise City to work at the US...

Jul 13, 2023

Our dear Girish Chandra, aged 73, left us on 13 July 2023 in Amarillo, Texas, USA surrounded by family, after a brave battle with cancer. He is survived by Rita, his beloved life partner and soulmate; his children Palika & Rahul Chandra, Malavika & Aniket Joshi; his brothers and sisters: Avinash Chandra, Meera & Vivek Khare, Poonam & Balbir...

Jul 11, 2023

Erik Fernando Valdez, aka Big Dawg, 30, of Amarillo, Texas passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2023. Erik was born on March 9, 1993 in Amarillo, Texas to Emma Lozano and Fernando Valdez.

Erik is remembered for being caring, a good listener, a good friend, making others laugh, being supportive and dependable, and for always checking in...

Jul 4, 2023

Richard Dale Breit, age 93, of Amarillo, Texas, crossed over on July 4, 2023 after a short battle with cancer. Richard was born on March 26, 1930, in Savannah, MO. A decorated war veteran, Richard joined the Navy in 1948, and served admirably during the Korean War. During that time, he married his wife, Wynona Lawrence in New Orleans,...

Jun 28, 2023

Bonnie Ereman, 104, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2023 in Amarillo, Texas after a short stay in hospice. She was born on July 4, 1918, in Oklahoma. Bonnie was a remarkable individual known for her selflessness and commanding presence. She had a strong personality, always knowing what she wanted and fearlessly asking for it. Bonnie was a beloved...

Jun 25, 2023

Lianna Mayhew was born on October 22 2004 in Amarillo Texas to Angelica Cardenaz and Thomas Mayhew. Lianna was an amazing mother to her daughters Jenesis and Julianna. Lianna loved to be active and loved being glamorous. Lianna was the life of the party.

Lianna is preceded in death by her grandfather Cipriano Cardenaz.

She...

Jun 23, 2023

Shana (Rutz) Echevarria ascended to heaven and went to be with our Lord on June 23, 2023 at the age of 55. Shana was born on December 25, 1967, in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Shana went to Texas Cosmetology School and enjoyed owning her own salon, Shear Joy in Amarillo, Texas. She touched everyone she met with her kindness and generosity....