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Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas
Robert Sandberg
May 18, 2010
Robert Sandberg was born to Harry and Violet Sandberg on November 15, 1932 in Elgin, IL. He was a 30 year resident of Texas, a place he always wanted to live and always sang about. He was a police officer in his home town of Elgin for many years. He was a combat veteran of the Korean War. “Bob” was...
Mary J. Allen
May 16, 2010
Mary was born to Bertha and Joe Rogers on January 7, 1923, in Lincoln County, Missouri. She met Maxie Crue Allen in Texline, TX, and the couple were married in October, 1947. She was a devoted homemaker and mother and cared not only for her own family, but for many neighborhood children during her life as well. Mary received a...
Marjorie Hudson
May 5, 2010
Marjorie was born in Roswell, N.M., to Horace and Claudia Gaither of Belen, N.M. She came to live in Amarillo when Horace was appointed chief of police. The Gaithers had two sons: Paul, who became a Potter County sheriff, and "Pug." Marge had a loving relationship with Paul's children, Barbara, Jerry and Dick. She was preceded in death by her...
Jermiah Santos
May 4, 2010
Survived by parents Omar and Lalena Santos of Amarillo, TX; a brother, Ranson Johnson of the home; and grandparents Jesus and Carmen Santos, and Richard Jennings and Jennifer Mitchell.
Phillip Santos
May 4, 2010
Survived by parents Omar and Lalena Santos of Amarillo, TX; a brother, Ranson Johnson of the home; and grandparents Jesus and Carmen Santos, and Richard Jennings and Jennifer Mitchell.
James Weldon Hall
May 3, 2010
James is survived by two daughters, Crystal and Husban Ricky Richards of Arkansas and Amber Hall and Aaron Harper of Robinson, Tx; and 5 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parentsand a sister, Billie Jean Jones.
Verneather Demerson
Apr 30, 2010
Mrs. Demerson at age 86 went to her eternal resting place to meet her Savior on April 30, 2010. She was born February 22, 1924, in Caldwell, TX to Bennie Steward and Sarah Lewis (deceased). She leaves to cherish her memories two sons: Alvin Watson of Amarillo and Albert Demerson, Jr. and wife Shirley of Midland; five daughters: Ms Betty...
Augustine Guzman Gonzales
Apr 30, 2010
AUGUSTINA GONZALES Augustina Gonzales, 58 of Amarillo passed away Friday April 30, 2010 in Amarillo. She was born on December 30, 1951 in Sinton, Texas to Epifanio and Maria Guzman. She worked as a presser for a dry cleaning service. She is preceded in death by her parents and 1 brother and 1 sister. She is survived by 2 daughters,...
Irma Villela
Apr 25, 2010
Irma Villela Hernandez was born on July 20, 1954 to Paulino and Lorenza Hernandez in Delicias, Chih. Mexico. Irma was a woman devoted to her family and thier needs. A wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother that will be greatly missed by all that knew her. She is survived by Her sons, Juan Villela and Robert Villela; a daughter, Janette Villela;...
Verlin Martin
Apr 24, 2010
Verlin was born on May 16, 1916 in Stonewall County, Texas to John Robert and Mary Elizabeth Martin. He went to work for the Amarillo Globe New Times in 1939 and worked until 1979 when he retired. He received a 25 year award from the Globe News in 1964. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Amarillo....
Ronda Elaine McNeill
Apr 20, 2010
Ronda Elaine McNeil was born February 23, 1976 in Tucumcari, NM to Kevin Alarcon and Patricia Vincent. She worked as a social worker for the Child Protective Service. She is preceded in death by a brother, Wesley Alarcon and her mother and father in-law, Kenneth and Diane McNeill. Ronda is survived by her husband, Chris McNeill of Amarillo, TX; a...
Esther M. Kendall
Apr 19, 2010
Esther . Kendall was born on April 12, 1914 to John Clark and Nancy Nickles in Mankato, MN. She worked at the Amarillo Country Club for many years. Esther is survived by her daughters, Donna Jensen of Long Prairie, MN, Angeline Kendall of Amarillo, TX, Lois M. Kendall of Souix Falls, SD, and Louise Persson of Amarillo, TX, and numerous...
Gayla Howard
Apr 12, 2010
Gayla is survived by her parents, John C Moore of North Carolina, and Marilyn Allen and husband Don of Borger, TX, a daughter, Charleen Kirby and husband Ronald of Stinnett, TX, her sister, Melody Lane Doughty and husband James of Fritch, TX, and four grandchildren, Matthew Lee Kirby of San Antonio, TX, Eric Kirby of Clovis, NM, Stormie Kirby and...
Michael Teddie Shelton
Apr 10, 2010
Michael is survived by his mother, Sherry Denise Shelton, a sister, Ashley Denise Shelton, Grandparents Ted and Donna Lawler of Amarillo, Michael Roy Shelton Sr. of South Carolina, and Jane Fox of California, and two nephews, Michael and J.J. Montez. He is preceded in death by his father, Michael Roy Shelton Jr.
Robert Lee Mason
Apr 5, 2010
Robert was born to Henry Mason and Jeanette Young Mason on July 23, 1959 in El Paso, TX. He graduated from Burges High School in 1979 and was a shag driver for Tyson Foods.
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