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Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas
Billy Doyle Rich
Jan 4, 2011
Bill was born on January 20, 1930 to Clem and Irma Rich in Canyon, Texas. He moved to Plainview, TX as a child, where he graduated from high school. Bill enlisted in the United States Army in 1950, serving in the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged in 1953. He married Mamie Zybura in Plainview, Texas. She preceded him in...
Mr. Joe Si Collins
Jan 3, 2011
Joe was born July 12, 1915, in Grayson County to William and Trecy Collins. He enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served in WWII. Joe worked for the Amarillo Air Force Base and also as a watch repairman for more than 50 years. Survivors include: wife, Betty Collins of Amarillo; his son, Kenneth Collins of Amarillo and his children;...
Mr. Jose Stephen Garcia
Jan 2, 2011
Joe Esteban "Steve" Garcia 55, of Amarillo left this Earth to be hand in hand with the Lord on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. Steve was born Jan. 11, 1955, in Hereford to Joe and Mellie Garcia. He married the love of his life, Yolanda Mendoza, on Jan. 1, 1985, in Hereford. He owned and operated Southwest Stucco for more than...
Paul N Smith
Dec 28, 2010
Paul played baseball as a pitcher, loved to fish and go camping. He is survived by: Son: James Smith; Daughter: Amy; Brother: John Smith; Niece: Stephanie; Nephew: Brian Smith; Grandsons: Josh, James, Christian and Kaden; Ex-wife: Pam Smith.
Harry Charles Burden
Dec 27, 2010
Mr. Burden was born Aug. 1, 1914 in Muskogee Oklahoma to Oscar and Mary Burden. He worked for many years as a salesman while working for Sides Fruit Company in Borger and later for Jack Vernon Wholesale Meat Co. Harry spent most of his life in Amarillo and had been living in Hot Springs for the last year and a...
Mr. Delbert John Imhoff
Dec 23, 2010
Sonny was born June 14, 1930, in Corpus Christi to parents Edwin Daniel and Minnie Anna Imhoff. He joined the U.S. Army at the age of 17. While serving his country, he sustained a career ending and lifelong suffering hip injury. After returning to Texas, he entered the construction field and worked for more than 20 years as a drywall...
Florencio Lucero
Dec 22, 2010
Florencio was born on April 26, 1931 to Esequiel and Marcella Lucero in Chaperito, New Mexico. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1951, serving in the Korean Conflict until his discharge in 1953. He married Beneranda Trujillo in 1955in Hereford, TX. They spent 54 wonderful years together. Florencio loved farming, fishing, and scratching lottery tickets. He had a...
Mrs. Gloria Tijerina
Dec 22, 2010
Gloria was born October 11, 1959 in Memphis, Texas to Eleno and Aurora Juarez. She married Johnny Tijerina on March 15, 1979. She graduated from Herford High School in 1978 and later from Amarillo College with a Nursing degree. She also worked at LaFiesta for many years. Mrs. Tijerina was very kind and loving. SURVIVORS: Survivors left to cherish her...
Ms. Helen Marie Lannier
Dec 21, 2010
Helen Marie Raef Lannier was born on July 4, 1938 in Amarillo, TX. She was one of twelve children born to Lewie and Reba Raef. She spent many years teaching in Fort Smith, Arkansas and San Antonio and was an assistant director for a day care center in Ann Arbor, MI. After leaving the teaching profession, Helen worked for EDS...
Mr. Jose R. Ramirez
Dec 18, 2010
Jose was born on September 26, 1933 to Margarito and Juanita Ramirez in Waelder, TX. He was like a father figure to his brothers and sisters, working as a farmer in Springlake, Texas for many years to help support them. He married Mary Helen Delgado on July 25, 1959. He later went on to work for Excel Meat in Plainview,...
Ms. Judy Turner
Dec 18, 2010
Judy was born April 16, 1950 in Seminole, Texas and was a lifelong resident of Amarillo. Judy graduated from Tascosa High School in 1968. She was an avid gardener and pet lover, a wonderful daughter and sister and a close friend to many. SURVIVORS: She is survived by her father Morris Turner of Amarillo, a brother Michael Turner and wife...
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,...
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