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Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas
Mr. Ernest Bustamante
Dec 16, 2010
Ernest was born on June 30, 1949 to John and Josephine Bustamante, in Paducah, TX. Mr. Bustamante worked with his father in the construction field and later started a business of his own, Bustamante, Inc. and owned the business for 20 years. Survivors include his wife, Melisa Bustamante; two sons, Brian Bustamante and his wife Amanda, and Nick Bustamante; sisters,...
Mrs. Charlene Antionette Apodaca
Dec 13, 2010
Charlene was born on May 22, 1969 to Carlos and Juanita Mares in El Paso, TX. She married Leroy Apodaca in 1989 in Las Vegas, NV. She enjoyed the outdoors and loved to fish. She was an excellent mother, reading to her children frequently. Her children were very a very important part of her life. SURVIVORS: Survivors left to cherish...
Ms. Karen Jean Scholz
Dec 13, 2010
Karen Jean “ Remlinger” Scholz, 54, of Austin received her wings on Monday, December 13, 2010. Karen was born May 22, 1956 in Amarillo to W.J. Remlinger and Margaret Remlinger and baptized as a catholic. Karen was formally married to Richard Scholz for 25 years, which they continued to stay friends after the divorce. Although Karen was hearing impaired she...
Mrs. Thava Jean Gibson
Dec 12, 2010
Thava Jean Gibson was born on November 24, 1933 in San Antonio, Texas to Earl Henry Woods and Willie Coleman Foster Woods. She married Charles Gibson on October 21, 1950 in Johnson City, TX. Mrs. Gibson was active in the Baptist community and taught a women’s bible class for twenty-plus years. She also loved the outdoors, especially fishing and gardening....
Mr. Richard Bustamante
Dec 11, 2010
Survivors include sons Richard Bustamante II and Michael Bustamante, both of Amarillo, daughter Josephine Crystal Rose Bustamante of Amarillo and mother of the children Diane Sturlin. Daughters Rikki Marie Burke of Independence, MO and Charlie Nichole Hockenberry of Tearidge, AR and one grandson of Tearidge, AR. Sisters Margaret Arenas (Tony) of Corpus Christi, TX, Juanita Quintanilla (Arturo) and Patsy Herbert...
Mr. Daylon Lee Martin
Dec 10, 2010
Daylon Lee Martin was born April 20, 1955, in Borger to Bobby Wayne and Georgia Martin. He graduated from Borger High School in 1973, and from Motorcycle Mechanics Institute in 1983. Daylon pursued a career as a motorcycle mechanic from 1984 until 1995. During that period Daylon and his family lived in many cities: Borger, Dumas, Guymon, Okla., Roswell, N.M.,...
Mrs. Elizabeth Noe Rainwater
Dec 9, 2010
Elizabeth was born on October 19, 1913 in Kansas City to Louis and Anna Noe. She married Grover Cleveland Rainwater on October 18, 1942 in Santa Anna, CA. She worked as a first grade school teacher at Pleasant Valley Elementary until her retirement in 1965. Elizabeth was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors left to cherish her memories are...
Mr. Carl Dewayne (Pappy or Tex) Bright
Dec 4, 2010
Carl Dewayne (Pappy or Tex) Bright, 55, of Amarillo, TX., died Saturday, December the 4th, 2010. Mr. Bright was born December the 30th 1954 in Pampa, TX., to Charles Arlington Bright and Nina Grace Bright. He was the last of six children. He attended Pampa schools from 1961 and graduated Pampa High School in 1973. After graduation he enlisted in...
Mr. Daniel A. "Yuma" Losoya
Dec 3, 2010
Daniel was born on April 30, 1926 in Amarillo, TX to Margarito Losoya, Sr. and Francisca Arevalo. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1944 and was honorably discharged in 1946. Survivors include: his nieces and nephews: Joe Amado Flores, Ricardo S. Flores, Debra Flores Reyes, Betty Cowey, Sylvia Fuentes, Irma Grajeda, George Dominguez, Mary Lou Castro, David Dominguez,...
Mr. James Walter Day Jr.
Dec 2, 2010
James was born February, 10, 1949 to James, Sr. and Donna Day in Amarillo, Texas. He graduated from Tascosa High School and later from Amarillo College. Mr. Day retired from BNSF after 34 years of service as a Locomotive Engineer. He was a member of the US Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. James was a member of the Amarillo...
Mrs. Syble V. Wilkinson
Dec 2, 2010
Syble was born on June 21, 1925 in Tahoka, Texas to N.B. and Ollie Brower. She graduated from Tahoka High School. Syble married William Harry Wilkinson on May 2, 1947. He preceded her in death in 1990. She worked in production for Levi-Strauss until retirement. She was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors left to cherish her memories...
Ms. MaryJane Trevino
Nov 30, 2010
MaryJane was born on June 13, 1961 to Simon Solis and Eufemia Martinez in Stanton, TX. She worked as a Manager at a local restaurant. Survivors include her spouse, Danny Gomez; two daughters, Emily Solis and Regina Solis; two sons, Jason Solis and James Morales; two sisters, Sylvia Herrera and Carol Martinez; five brothers, Simon Solis, Dario Solis, Mario Solis,...
Mrs. Holly Ann Maeda
Nov 26, 2010
Survivors include her husband, Joseph Maeda, of Amarillo; four children, Julian, Breanna, Jasmine and Heaven Maeda, all of Amarillo; Mother, Betty Sue Romanow; Father, David Fragoso; two brothers, Gilbert Alvarez of Amarillo and John Romanow of Dallas, TX; a sister, Joyce Romanow of Dallas, TX; her grandmother, Lenora Acosta of Tulia, TX; and a special cousin, Carmen Bernal of Navasota,...
Mrs. Vera Laverne Sarrett
Nov 24, 2010
Laverne was born on December 24, 1928 in Matador, TX to Alfred Eark and Vera Lottie Van Camp. She was married to Louie Sarrett for over 62 years. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Laverne was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Survivors include: 2 sons, Butch Sarrett of Amarillo and Donnie Sarrett and wife Paula of Amarillo;...
Ms. Marlena M. Inostroza
Nov 23, 2010
Marlena was born on November 6, 1969 in Chicago, Illinois to Modesto and Aida Inostroza. She graduated from Palo Duro high school in 1989. Marlena worked for Woodforest National Bank in Amarillo as a retail banker for 9 years. She was an avid baseball fan and was a member of St. Laurence Catholic Church. Survivors include: her mother, Aida Luz...
Mr. Carl Wayne Henly
Nov 12, 2010
Carl was born on May 1, 1944 to Clarence and Hazel Henly in Amarillo. He worked many years as a Volkswagen repairman, having a special interest in the Volkswagen “bug.” He loved to fish. Carl will be remembered as a kind man who made many lifelong friends. Survivors include: his spouse, Georgia Henly; his mother, Hazel Knittel; his sister, Bernice...
Mrs. Minnie L Howard
Nov 9, 2010
Minnie was born on December 6, 1917 in Brownfield, TX to Lee and Della Popham. She moved to Lipscomb county as a child, graduating from Canadian High School and later graduating from West Texas State. She moved to Amarillo in 1944. She married Alton W. Howard in 1946. Minnie was a homemaker and a member of Paramount Baptist Church. Survivors...
Mr. John W. Dowdy
Nov 9, 2010
Johnnie was born on February 29, 1924 to Tom and Mittie Dowdy in Fayetteville, AR. He worked as a physical therapy tech and retired from BSA after 16 years. Survivors include: his spouse, Ella Dowdy; a daughter, Dianne West; a daughter-in-law, Barbara Brandstatt; six grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by: his parents; a son, John Brandstatt;...
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Cherry Forrest
Nov 2, 2010
Elizabeth was born on December 20, 1907 to Mary Francis Dodds and Samuel Turner Cherry in Dunn, TX. Her father was a Methodist circuit minister who passed away when Mary Elizabeth was ten years old. Her mother raised Mary Elizabeth and her 4 siblings alone. The Methodist Church helped this family, providing them with a home in Childress, TX. She...
Mr. Arthur Augustine Lucero
Nov 1, 2010
Arthur was born on November 18, 1955 to Florencio and Beneranda Lucero in Memphis, TX. He was an avid Cowboy Fan. Family came first at everything. Arthur never met a stranger and he put everyone before himself. Mr. Lucero was a loving son, brother and grandfather that was very well loved and will be dearly missed by all. Survivors include...
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