Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas

Oct 26, 2023

Goldie Laura Denton 80, passed away on October 26, 2023 in Amarillo TX.

Goldie Laura Grant was born to Laura Litha Hudson and Woodrow Wilson Grant on April 13, 1943 in Chipley, Florida. They lived on farms mostly in Florida until Goldie was 10 years old and they moved to Houston. She graduated from Stephen F. Austin...

Oct 24, 2023

José Manuel Fragoso “Joey” “Big Frog” 43, passed away October 24, 2023. He was born on December 13, 1979 to his parents Juan De Dios Fragoso and Brenda May Snell Hernandez in Amarillo.

He was survived by his wife of 23 years, Susana Fragoso and his children, Joey Fragoso and Zara Fragoso. They were married...

Oct 21, 2023

José L. “Chano” Nevarez (74), falleció el Sábado 21 de Octubre de 2023, en Amarillo, Texas. Nació en La Marta Gómez Farías Chihuahua, México, el 13 de Marzo de 1949, hijo de Tomás Nevarez y Luisa Chavira. Se casó con Hilda Rita Zubia el 19 de Agosto de 1973, en Chihuahua, México. Fue el orgulloso padre de cuatro hijos....

Oct 16, 2023

Clinis Delores Pardue, age 71, passed away on October 16, 2023. She was born February 17, 1952 in Pittsburg, CA to Jessie and Recie Cooper.

In 1972, she met Elder Don A. Pardue Sr. and later marrying him on November 11, 1973, they later moved to Midland Texas where she worked in the medical field...

Oct 16, 2023

Bluford Wayne Turner passed away on October 16, 2023 in Amarillo TX. He was born on August 25, 1949 to Dorothy and Bluford Turner; he had two sisters Betty Kelly and Linda Garrett. Bluford was married to Johnnie Turner on August 20, 1988. He was a Navy veteran who graduated from Palo Duro High School. Bluford’s favorite football team...

Oct 15, 2023

Marcelino Santiz fallecio el 15 de Octubre 2023. El nacio en Chiapas, Mexico el 30 de Noviembre 1988. Sus padres son Jaime Santiz y Amparo Rodriguez. Marcelino vivio parte de su vida en Amarillo, Texas y trabajo la mayor parte de su vida en la construccion. El era catolico y le encantaba pezcar, bailar, y las carreras de caballos....

Oct 10, 2023

Jimmy Keith Sharber passed away on October 10, 2023 in Amarillo TX. He was born on November 1, 1963 in Amarillo to Acie and Alpha Sharber.

Jimmy married Diane “Rosanna” Miles in 1984. He worked for the City of Amarillo as a heavy machine operator until he retired. After he retired, he spent...

Oct 6, 2023

Linda Josephine Wright, 76, earned her angel wings on October 6th, 2023 with her girls by her side.

Mrs. Wright was born on July 17, 1947 to Harvie and Nan Grueter in Elk City, Oklahoma. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Amarillo, Texas in 1965. She worked at Maywood, Inc. and TDCJ Clements Unit.

Oct 4, 2023

Diu Nguyen was born in Vietnam on December 22, 1951. She came to America at the age of 48 with her husband, her two daughters and her son. Life was not easy as an immigrant, but with hard work and dedication, she persisted in providing a beautiful life for her family. Her greatest accomplishment is her love to help...

Oct 2, 2023

Jesús Rosales, (51) falleció la mañana del lunes 2 de octubre de 2023. Jesús nació el 17 de julio de 1972 en Durango, México, hijo de Juan Rosales y Petra Vargas. Se casó con Telma Flores en abril de 1997 en Durango, México. Fueron bendecidos con cinco hijos: María Rosales (Álvaro Torres), Delia Rosales (Rony López), Viviana...

Sep 29, 2023

Don Thai Thi Hoa Nguyen passed away on September 29, 2023, in Amarillo, Texas.

She was born on February 28, 1982, in Vietnam and came to the United States in 2015.  Her parents are Tai Van Nguyen and Lich Thi Truong and her husband is Loc Van Nguyen.  She was the third child of seven. She has...

Sep 29, 2023

Nadine Esther Davis passed from this life on September 29, 2023. She was born to Earl and Eva Briggs on March 9, 1923 on her grandfather’s farm near Durham OK. She attended school in a little one-room schoolhouse at Sunny Slope. It was also the community church. She was the eighth child of 12 siblings.

She married...

Sep 29, 2023

Doris Ruth Meadows Kulow was born on November 12, 1927 to Alta Myrtle Webb and William Robin Meadows. She was the youngest of three children and well-loved through childhood. She did well in school and was fiery and independent as she grew. She married Wallace Roderick Palon and had two daughters. She later returned to Amarillo with her daughters...

Sep 24, 2023

José Fernando Garcia Jr., 60, of Hereford, Texas passed away in Amarillo, Texas on September 24, 2023. He was born on November 17, 1962 to Maria Garcia and José Fernando Garcia Sr., in Hereford, Texas.

He is preceded in death by both his parents Maria & José Fernando Garcia.

José is survived by his sons...

Sep 21, 2023

Sharon J. Ray was born on October 23, 1949, in Amarillo Texas, to Clifford and Audrey Biggers.

She peacefully departed this life on Thursday September 21, 2023, at her home with her family.

Sharon was known as someone who loved the outdoors and rock hunting.  She was good at finding the diamond in the rough. ...

Sep 20, 2023

Blake Wayne Young passed away on September 20, 2023. He was born in Amarillo TX on July 28, 1998 to Shane Young and Danielle Thorn and adopted by Anthony and Susan Young. He attended Canyon High School.

He loved playing and watching football. His other hobbies included camping, fishing, riding four-wheelers, dirt bikes, and BMX.

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Sep 18, 2023

Lvania Unique Cretsinger Jackson gained her angel wings on Monday, September 18, 2023.  She was born on May 9, 2023, in Amarillo, TX, to Traeshawna Monique Jackson and James Cretsinger.  In her four short months, Lvania made quite the impression on those who were fortunate to know her.  She loved people and had the biggest smile.  Her mother called...

Sep 15, 2023

Helen Noveta Gross of Amarillo, Texas passed away on September 15, 2023.  She was surrounded by loved ones at the time she passed.

Noveta was born on February 5, 1931, to William A. and Barbara Ella Harris, in Johnston County, Oklahoma.  After graduation, she went on to study education at East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma.  She...

Sep 13, 2023

Ana Lexy and Alicia Luz Martinez, daughters of Arron and Valeria Martinez, granddaughters of Gumercindo and Margarita Martinez, Alberto and Araceli Saenz.

Sep 2, 2023

Miroslav “Mickey” Lovric, (59), passed away on September 2, 2023, in Amarillo, TX.  Mickey was born in Bosnia on January 29, 1964.  Mickey was the only child of Ivo and Bozalia Lovric.  He came to the United States in 1998.  He worked for the Glass Inc. Company as an installer.

Mickey was liked by all who knew...