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Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas
Elyjah Jeffrey Cade Black
Sep 26, 2024
Elyjah Jeffrey Cade Black was born on Monday, April 9th, 2001 in Amarillo, Texas and passed on Thursday, September 26th, 2024. He was witty and comical, always making people laugh. He had the ability to light up any room he was in. His greatest passions included: listening to and playing music, drawing, watching anime, and gaming on his PC with...
Shirley Zella Porter Fourmentin
Sep 24, 2024
Shirley Zella Porter Fourmentin was born on June 8, 1928, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Herbert Lafayette Sutton, a WWI veteran, and Zula Hester Sutton. Raised by her aunt and uncle, Ellard and Lizzy Murry, alongside her sister Mary Sutton Bennett, Shirley was a true pioneer. At age 12, she began farming with a team of grey mules after traveling from...
Dau Van Hoang
Sep 18, 2024
Dau Van Hoang, 87, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024, in Amarillo, Texas. He was born on January 2,1937, in Mong Cai, Vietnam, to Van Van Hoang and Nghi Thi Hoang. He was married 64 years to No Thi Dang.
Mr. Hoang was preceded in death by his parents Van Van Hoang and Nghi Thi Hoang and one brother Vy Hoang.
He...
Linda Escamilla Pollet
Sep 12, 2024
Linda Escamilla Pollet was born November 23, 1966 in Amarillo, Texas, and passed away September 12, 2024 at the age of 57.
She is preceded in death by her parents Dale and Mary Escamilla. Linda leaves behind three brothers Dale (Yolanda) Escamilla Jr., Samuel Escamilla, and David (Tania) Escamilla, Two sisters Margie (Roy) Vasquez, Elizabeth (Shannon) Escamilla...
Randy Lee Smith
Sep 11, 2024
Randy Lee Smith, 63, from Amarillo, Texas, passed away September 11, 2024, in Amarillo. His parents were Pete Smith and Amie Smith.
He was preceded in death by his father, Pete Smith.
He is survived by his mother, Amie Smith, and his sister, Theresa Williamson.
Randy was a Baptist. He loved riding and building motorcycles. He also loved to fish.
No services are scheduled...
Carolyn Gay McMinn
Sep 1, 2024
It pains me to admit it, but apparently, I have passed away. Everyone told me it would happen one day but that’s simply not something I wanted to hear, much less experience, but as everyone knows GOD has a plan for each of us. If you ask my husband, Jim, I always got my way in life.
And while on that...
Carolyn Jean Sells
Sep 1, 2024
Carolyn Jean Sells, 70, passed away September 1, 2024, in Amarillo, Texas. She was born on December 10, 1953, in Terry County, Texas, to Ervin Warren and Opal Mearl Dollar. She was married to Rejino “Reno” Rodriquez.
Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents, Ervin Warren and Opal Mearl Dollar, sisters: Rebecca Bradley, Grace Marie Sells, Kathy Hatcher, and Rita...
Harper Vincent Muse
Sep 1, 2024
Harper Vincent Muse
Harper Vincent Muse, 85 of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on September 1, 2024, in Amarillo. A memorial service with Pastor Billy Snyder officiating will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 6, at the LaGrone Blackburn Shaw Chapel, 8310 South Coulter Rd in Amarillo, Texas. Burial will follow at Llano Cemetery, 2900 S. Hayes, in Amarillo. Harper...
Amparo Mayorga
Aug 31, 2024
Amparo Mayorga
Agosto 30, 1930 – Agosto 31, 2024
Amparo Mayorga, 94, de Amarillo, Texas falleció el sábado 31 de Agosto de 2024. Amparo nació en Berrendos, Monte Escobedo, Zacatecas, Mexico, hija de Indalecio Mayorga y Petra Valenzuela.
Nuestra madre nos deja un gran dolor y miles de recuerdos. Ella fue una mujer fuerte, creativa, discreta, que aprendió a salir adelante a pesar...
Richard Wayne Nichols II
Aug 30, 2024
Richard (Rick) Wayne Nichols II, of Amarillo, Texas, was reunited with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Rick was born on May 7, 1955, in Abilene, Texas, to his mother, Carol Katherine Burkett Nichols, and his father, Richard Wayne Nichols. His father served in the U.S. Navy, and the family relocated throughout Texas several times...
Tony T. Sengthavone
Aug 26, 2024
Tony Sengthavone, 65, passed away August 26, 2024, in Amarillo, Texas. He was born on June 8, 1959, in Vientiane, Laos, to Manh Sengthavone and Thinh Sengthavone. He graduated high school from Laos. He held many different jobs from welding to working in a warehouse for Affiliated Foods for over 15 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents and...
David Alan Robinson
Aug 20, 2024
David Alan Robinson, 84, passed away on August 20, 2024, in Amarillo, Texas. David was born on April 19, 1940, in Las Animas, Colorado, to John (Jack) L. Robinson and Evelyn Janet Robinson. He married Beverly Robinson on August 16, 1977.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Evelyn Robinson, a grandson, Christopher Cox,...
Deacon Andy Gonzalez
Aug 17, 2024
Deacon Andres Gonzalez, 67, of Amarillo passed away August 17, 2024. He was born February 23, 1957 to Guadalupe and Delfina Gonzalez in Friona, Texas. Deacon Andy married the love of his life Esmeralda (Recio) Gonzalez on August 26, 1977. He was Ordained as a Deacon for the Amarillo Diocese on September 30, 2011. He was the coordinator for Prison...
William "Bill" Roy Frow
Aug 15, 2024
William Roy “Bill” Frow left this earth and went to be with Jesus on Thursday, August 15, 2024. He was born on February 28, 1939, to Leroy and Katie Frow in Farmington, Iowa. He was proceeded in death by his parents and two sisters, Bernice Kula and Laura Lee Kennard. Bill married Barbara Ann Wilson in Donnellson, Iowa on June...
Candy Sue Woods
Aug 10, 2024
Candy Sue Woods (Wilkinson), aged 60, passed away on August 10, 2024, in Amarillo, Texas, the same city where she was born on September 26, 1963. She leaves behind a legacy of warmth, compassion, and a deep devotion to her family and pets.
Candy completed her education at Palo Duro High School and soon became a beloved figure in local school...
Harvey George Dow
Aug 6, 2024
Harvey George Dow (1944-2024)
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Harvey George Dow, a devoted husband, stepfather, friend, neighbor and retired Navy veteran, on August 6, 2024, at the age of 80.
He is survived by his loving wife Mistie B., stepchildren: Damien K., & Heavenly Blessing B, his stepchildren from his previous marriage Trinidad and Carmin.
He is preceded in...
Barbara Jean McGuire
Jul 25, 2024
Barbara Jean Ricketts McGuire went to be with the Lord on July 25, 2024.
Barbara was born October 7,1938 in Amarillo TX. to Charles and Mary Ricketts. She graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic School. After graduation she packed her red convertible and headed off to Colorado to see what the world had in store for her. From Colorado she moved to...
Taksh Snehalkumar Bhakta
Jul 23, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved child, Taksh Snehalkumar Bhakta who was taken from us too soon on 07/23/2024 at the tender age of 1. He brought immeasurable joy and light into our lives with his kind heart, radiant smile, and boundless curiosity. Jitu Bhakta
Johnny Lee Barker
Jul 18, 2024
Johnny Barker, 71, went to be with the Lord on July 18, 2024.
Johnny Lee Barker was born August 11, 1952 in Hays, Kansas to John David and Joann Barker, the oldest of 6 kids. After winning back-to-back state championships in football in 1970 and 1971, he graduated from Helena High School, then went onto Northwestern Oklahoma State University. While refereeing...
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