Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas

Jun 28, 2023

Bonnie Ereman, 104, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2023 in Amarillo, Texas after a short stay in hospice. She was born on July 4, 1918, in Oklahoma. Bonnie was a remarkable individual known for her selflessness and commanding presence. She had a strong personality, always knowing what she wanted and fearlessly asking for it. Bonnie was a beloved...

Jun 25, 2023

Lianna Mayhew was born on October 22 2004 in Amarillo Texas to Angelica Cardenaz and Thomas Mayhew. Lianna was an amazing mother to her daughters Jenesis and Julianna. Lianna loved to be active and loved being glamorous. Lianna was the life of the party.

Lianna is preceded in death by her grandfather Cipriano Cardenaz.

She...

Jun 23, 2023

Shana (Rutz) Echevarria ascended to heaven and went to be with our Lord on June 23, 2023 at the age of 55. Shana was born on December 25, 1967, in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Shana went to Texas Cosmetology School and enjoyed owning her own salon, Shear Joy in Amarillo, Texas. She touched everyone she met with her kindness and generosity....

Jun 23, 2023

Kendra Kay Shaw was born in Plainview, TX on December 12, 1982 to Lee and Eloisa Franklin. Kendra was blessed with having a large and loving family. She married her best friend and fellow college student Trever Shaw, on June 26, 2004 in Burlington, CO. Fun fact they got to know each other through a blind date set up...

Jun 22, 2023

William Lewis “Bill” Johnson of Amarillo, died June 22, 2023.  Services will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at LaGrone Blackburn Shaw Coulter Road Chapel.  Burial will be held in Llano Cemetery by LaGrone Blackburn Shaw Funeral Directors. Family will be receiving friends from 5-7 pm Monday, June 26, 2023 at LaGrone Blackburn Shaw...

Jun 16, 2023

Douglas Sanderson, 73, of Hereford, Texas, passed away on June 16, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. Doug was born on October 27, 1949, in Amarillo, Texas, to Jack and Janelle Sanderson. He was a loving father, grandfather and friend. He is survived by his three children: Russell Sanderson of Amarillo, Richard Sanderson of Austin, Megan (Monty) Stone of...

Jun 16, 2023

Marilyn Kay Wells of Amarillo passed away on June 16, 2023.  She was born April 26, 1945 in Guymon, OK to Howard and Marilyn Elaine Ballard.  She married Wilber Wells on February 2, 1977 in Guymon. She was a loving and caring nurse for many years.  She loved spending time painting, crocheting and being with her family. She loved...

Jun 9, 2023

Frances Arlene Bossett Sanders residing in Amarillo, Texas was born on August 3, 1956, to William & Verdell Sanders. She peacefully passed away on June 9, 2023. She is survived by her children Tania & Corey Scott, Valerie Bossett, Tracy& Rosalinda Bossett. Her grandchildren: Stephen, Shyla, Brailyn, Brianna & Kevin Yashima, Solandria Telles, Keyra Owens, Zachary, Adison, Raeleigh, Aivery,...

Jun 9, 2023

Durwood "Pete" Rosser was born in Temple, Texas to Margaret Riddle and Bill Rosser on February 10th, 1946, and passed away on June 9th, 2023.  Memorial services will be held Wednesday, June 14th, 2023 at 2:00 PM at LaGrone-Blackburn-Shaw, with Rick Lopez officiating.  Military Honors will be provided by Volley for Veterans.  A visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, June...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...