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Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas
Steven Wallace Smith
Jun 6, 2023
Steven Wallace Smith of Amarillo passed away on June 6, 2023. He was born March 31, 1949 in Amarillo to Joseph and Lucille Smith. He married Sue Curtis on April 14, 1983 in Amarillo. Steve worked as a traveling nurse. He loved to go fishing and camping in his spare time. Steven was a Baptist.
He was...
Albert William Fink Jr.
Jun 5, 2023
Albert William Fink, Jr. was born on September 7th, 1963 in Port Arthur, Texas, to Lynda Gayle Trahan and Albert William Fink, Sr.
Albert was known as Bert to many. Bert had a smile that would light up any room he walked into. His deep laugh was infectious. He had a very loving and kind heart.
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Pablo Morales Venegas
Jun 5, 2023
En cariñosa memoria: Pablo Morales Venegas julio 6, 1936 – junio 5, 2023
Con el corazón encogido y una profunda tristeza, anunciamos el pacífico fallecimiento de nuestro querido padre Pablo Morales Venegas. Fue un hombre extraordinario que marcó la vida de muchos gracias a su amor, su bondad y su dedicación inquebrantable a su familia, sus amigos...
Doroteo "Dale" Escamilla
Jun 3, 2023
Doroteo “Dale” Escamilla 82, of Amarillo TX, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023. Dale was born on February 2, 1941 in Repueblo de Oriente NL, Mexico to Thomas and Tereza Escamilla. He married his school sweetheart Mary Malacara in December of 1961. Dale will be missed by all who loved and cherished the way he made them laugh. He...
Patsy Ray Miracle
Jun 2, 2023
Patsy “Pat” Ray Miracle 80, passed away on June 2, 2023. She was born to Ozar and Grace Agness Belcher on June 7, 1942, in Amarillo TX.
She was a free-spirited woman, who loved hard and never knew a stranger. Pat was never afraid to tell you the truth even if it hurt your feelings, but said...
Ruby Lucille Davis Cook
May 31, 2023
Ruby Lucille Davis Cook
Born August 20, 1924, to Jim Goldman and Birdie Bell Ashford Davis, the third of seven children, in Cunningham TX.
She entered her heavenly home on May 31, 2023
She married her high sweetheart, James Hoyt Cook December 27, 1942.
She was a member of Crosbyton Church...
John Alan Clark
May 29, 2023
There’s so much to say about John Alan Clark. A typical obituary would list out his age and birthday, which was 52 and February 3, 1971. It would tell you he was born to Alan and Nita Clark in Herford, Texas, and graduated from Friona High School in 1989. Then, it would probably call out that he passed away...
Janie Lee Welch
May 23, 2023
Janie Lee Welch passed away on May 23, 2023, at the age of 84 in Pearland, Texas.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Memory Gardens Mausoleum Chapel of Amarillo. Arrangements are by LaGrone Blackburn Shaw Funeral Directors.
Janie was born July 15, 1938, in Memphis, Texas to Thomas...
Ruben Solis
May 22, 2023
Our beloved Ruben Solis, age 54 was called early to our Heavenly Father on Monday, May 22nd, 2023.
Ruben, fondly known as "El Guero" was born to Lilia and Librado on June 16th, 1968, in San Antonio, TX. He had a strong firm character, however was always smiling, joking around and playing pranks with his co-workers. Was...
Thuong Thi Nguyen
May 17, 2023
Thuong Thi Nguyen, 75, of Amarillo, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
Visitation will be held Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the LaGrone Blackburn Shaw Martin Road Chapel. Additional visitation will be held from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and Evening Mass at 6:00 pm on...
Alice Wynonna Rice
May 13, 2023
Alice Wynonna Rice, 94, of Canyon, TX passed away May 13, 2023 surrounded by family. Born on February 11, 1929 in Wildorado Texas to Joseph and Deelia Galbraith, Alice married Ralph Rice on October 19, 1948; a farmer until passing in 1992. She was a member of the Palo Duro Baptist Church for 84 years where she sang in...
Hieu Tran
May 12, 2023
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Jakie Limiel Hightower
May 12, 2023
Jakie Limiel Hightower, 65, of Amarillo died Friday, May 12, 2023.
Jake Hightower was born in Amarillo to Bobby Carroll Hightower and Jolene Dale Babitzke Hightower on May 21, 1957. He graduated from Clarendon High School and Texas Tech University. Jake married Laura Jan Halbrooks on April 1, 2009, in Amarillo. They lived in Lubbock and Amarillo,...
Edward "Clint" Routon
May 8, 2023
Edward “Clint” Routon passed away on May 8, 2023 at the age of 71, in Amarillo, Texas. A Memorial Service will be held at LaGrone Blackburn Shaw Funeral Chapel, 8310 S. Coulter, on May 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM with Pastor Randy Srader officiating.
Clint was born on May 1, 1952 in Borger, Texas to Alvin Edward...
Jimmy Rogers
May 8, 2023
Jimmy Rogers, a devoted daddy, and loving pawpaw, passed away May 8th in Amarillo, TX at the age of 81.
Jimmy was born March 30, 1942 in Eufaula, OK to Calvin Rogers & Ruby Phillips. He grew up in Plainview, TX where he worked at Harvest Queen Mill for 35 years. Jimmy married Carolyn Dale Sanders, the...
Tommy William Sneed
May 8, 2023
Tommy Sneed, age 80, passed away Monday, May 8, 2023 in Amarillo.
Tommy was born May 11, 1942 in Big Springs, TX to Robert and Viola Sneed. He was the oldest child of three. He grew up in Seminole, TX. He graduated from Seminole High School in 1960. Following graduation, he went to Texas Tech University for...
Manuel Ramirez Lozano
May 3, 2023
Manuel Ramirez-Lozano 81 de San Buenaventura, Zacatecas falleció el 03 de mayo de 2023. Manuel nació el 25 de abril de 1942 de Baldomero Ramirez y Josephina Lozano. Manuel tuvo 11 hijos y muchos nietos y bisnietos. Dedicó su vida a ellos ya su esposa. Le gustaba trabajar en la agricultura y le gustaba hacer deberes en su rancho....
Khammek Kongdara
May 1, 2023
Khammek Kongdara, 82, of Amarillo passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023. Khammek was born on May 6, 1940 in Laos. She married the love of her life, Chithanong Kongdara in 1966 and migrated to the United States in 1980, settling down in Amarillo. She worked at Tyson until retiring after 27 years. Khammek was a member of the...
Devon Lawrence Foster
Apr 29, 2023
Birthplace: OKC, Oklahoma
Devon is survived by:
“ Momma” Debra Peach
Stepfather: “Peaches” Brian Peach
“Dad” Allen Pierce
Wife and Best Friend: Bianca Foster and their “Kids”, Apollo and Artex.
Grandmother: Cherry Peach
Sister: “Jo” Jordan Pierce and his 4 nephews: Jasper, Joshua, Jacob &...
Jesse Charles Rivers, Jr.
Apr 28, 2023
Jesse Charles (Chuck) Rivers, Jr. 67, died Friday, April 28, 2023, in Amarillo, TX. No services are scheduled at this time.
Jesse was born in Matador, TX., on May 16, 1955, to Patricia Jean Barefield and Jesse Charles Rivers, Sr. He attended Caprock High School and eventually earned his GED in the military. He was a decorated...
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