Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas

Oct 4, 2023

Diu Nguyen was born in Vietnam on December 22, 1951. She came to America at the age of 48 with her husband, her two daughters and her son. Life was not easy as an immigrant, but with hard work and dedication, she persisted in providing a beautiful life for her family. Her greatest accomplishment is her love to help...

Oct 2, 2023

Jesús Rosales, (51) falleció la mañana del lunes 2 de octubre de 2023. Jesús nació el 17 de julio de 1972 en Durango, México, hijo de Juan Rosales y Petra Vargas. Se casó con Telma Flores en abril de 1997 en Durango, México. Fueron bendecidos con cinco hijos: María Rosales (Álvaro Torres), Delia Rosales (Rony López), Viviana...

Sep 29, 2023

Don Thai Thi Hoa Nguyen passed away on September 29, 2023, in Amarillo, Texas.

She was born on February 28, 1982, in Vietnam and came to the United States in 2015.  Her parents are Tai Van Nguyen and Lich Thi Truong and her husband is Loc Van Nguyen.  She was the third child of seven. She has...

Sep 29, 2023

Nadine Esther Davis passed from this life on September 29, 2023. She was born to Earl and Eva Briggs on March 9, 1923 on her grandfather’s farm near Durham OK. She attended school in a little one-room schoolhouse at Sunny Slope. It was also the community church. She was the eighth child of 12 siblings.

She married...

Sep 29, 2023

Doris Ruth Meadows Kulow was born on November 12, 1927 to Alta Myrtle Webb and William Robin Meadows. She was the youngest of three children and well-loved through childhood. She did well in school and was fiery and independent as she grew. She married Wallace Roderick Palon and had two daughters. She later returned to Amarillo with her daughters...

Sep 24, 2023

José Fernando Garcia Jr., 60, of Hereford, Texas passed away in Amarillo, Texas on September 24, 2023. He was born on November 17, 1962 to Maria Garcia and José Fernando Garcia Sr., in Hereford, Texas.

He is preceded in death by both his parents Maria & José Fernando Garcia.

José is survived by his sons...

Sep 21, 2023

Sharon J. Ray was born on October 23, 1949, in Amarillo Texas, to Clifford and Audrey Biggers.

She peacefully departed this life on Thursday September 21, 2023, at her home with her family.

Sharon was known as someone who loved the outdoors and rock hunting.  She was good at finding the diamond in the rough. ...

Sep 20, 2023

Blake Wayne Young passed away on September 20, 2023. He was born in Amarillo TX on July 28, 1998 to Shane Young and Danielle Thorn and adopted by Anthony and Susan Young. He attended Canyon High School.

He loved playing and watching football. His other hobbies included camping, fishing, riding four-wheelers, dirt bikes, and BMX.

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Sep 18, 2023

Lvania Unique Cretsinger Jackson gained her angel wings on Monday, September 18, 2023.  She was born on May 9, 2023, in Amarillo, TX, to Traeshawna Monique Jackson and James Cretsinger.  In her four short months, Lvania made quite the impression on those who were fortunate to know her.  She loved people and had the biggest smile.  Her mother called...

Sep 15, 2023

Helen Noveta Gross of Amarillo, Texas passed away on September 15, 2023.  She was surrounded by loved ones at the time she passed.

Noveta was born on February 5, 1931, to William A. and Barbara Ella Harris, in Johnston County, Oklahoma.  After graduation, she went on to study education at East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma.  She...

Sep 13, 2023

Ana Lexy and Alicia Luz Martinez, daughters of Arron and Valeria Martinez, granddaughters of Gumercindo and Margarita Martinez, Alberto and Araceli Saenz.

Sep 2, 2023

Miroslav “Mickey” Lovric, (59), passed away on September 2, 2023, in Amarillo, TX.  Mickey was born in Bosnia on January 29, 1964.  Mickey was the only child of Ivo and Bozalia Lovric.  He came to the United States in 1998.  He worked for the Glass Inc. Company as an installer.

Mickey was liked by all who knew...

Aug 31, 2023

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carmelita Escalante who passed away due to illness on August 31, 2023. She was born to Francisco Escalante and Camela Ruiz of Earth TX.

She was a loving and devoted mother who took care of the elderly and anyone who needed help. She worked as an RN and...

Aug 30, 2023

Patricia Ruth McFall was born July 2, 1956, in Amarillo, TX, to Jessie and Annabelle McFall.  She was the youngest of six children.  She went to kindergarten through 11th grade in Amarillo then moved to Portland, Oregon, where she graduated from Portland Community College then to Portland Paramedical Center where she became a Medical Assistant.

Pat worked...

Aug 26, 2023

Patsy Lynn Rifenberg Simpson, 81, of Amarillo, passed away on August 26, 2023. Pat was born September 22, 1941 in Perryton, Texas to Leland and Velma Rifenberg. They moved to Amarillo in 1954. Pat graduated from Palo Duro High School in 1960. She married James Simpson on October 26, 1960 and they were married almost 63 years. They had...

Aug 25, 2023

William Earl Blake of Amarillo passed away at his home August 25, 2023.  He was born April 20, 1955, in Dumas, TX to Novell and Lela (Allen) Blake.  He married Lyllian Dee’An Blake on April 18, 1981, in Amarillo, Texas.  She passed June 15 2017.  William was employed by Sherman County as a Heavy Equipment Operator.  He loved the...

Aug 23, 2023

Rigoberto Alfonso Gonzalez, 42, passed away on Wednesday August 23, 2023. He was preceded in death by his stepfather Apolinar Sanchez and nephew Junior Nieto. He was survived by his mother Carmen Gonzalez, his 5 children Zaida Cordova, Zahir Gonzalez, Briana Gonzalez, Leonel Gonzalez and Rigoberto Gonzalez, his sisters Xenia Reyes, Aixel Mendoza and his nieces and...

Aug 23, 2023

Roger Sherrod Arnold was born on October 27, 1940, in Turkey, Texas, to Roger Floyd Arnold and Dot Lacy Arnold. He traded his earthly home for his Heavenly one on August 23, 2023.

He was raised in Turkey, graduating from Turkey High School in 1959. He was an active participant in all sports, eventually spending a big...

Aug 22, 2023

Janet Bryan was born June 9, 1964, in Fort Ord, California to Don and Gloria Riley. She grew up in Hereford, Texas, and enjoyed her summers in Roaring Springs Texas with her grandparents whom she cherished and revisited every year.

She met her soulmate Terry when they were both very young. She knew right away that he...

Aug 11, 2023

Ernie Samora Passed away on August 11, 2023, at the Ranch surrounded by family. He was born in Amarillo to Joe and Carmen Samora on June 12, 1953.

He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, camping, and cooking. He was also known to have a “green thumb”....