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Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas
Lowell Shaw
Feb 12, 2025
Carmon "Lowell" Shaw, 83, of Plano, Texas, passed peacefully in Amarillo, Texas on February 12, 2025.
No services are scheduled at this time and the full obituary will be published at a later date.
James Ray Whitman
Feb 11, 2025
James Ray Whitman, 75, of Amarillo, passed peacefully in his home on February 11, 2025.
No services are scheduled at this time and the full obituary will be published at a later date.
Victor L Drake
Feb 9, 2025
Victor Lenor Drake 95, passed away on February 9th, 2025 in Amarillo, Texas.
Services are pending at this time.
He was born in Stratford, Oklahoma on August 15, 1929 to William Henry “Tant” Drake and Bessie Sisco Drake. He married Betty McClanahan. Victor served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He studied and became an Electrical Production &...
Kenneth Grabber
Jan 29, 2025
Kenneth Mikel Grabber, beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away in Amarillo, Texas on January 29th, 2025. He was 43 years old.
Kenny was born on August 1, 1981, in Liberal, Kansas, to Janet Evelyn and Mikel Duane Grabber. He grew up in Canyon, Texas, and graduated from Canyon High School in 1999, where he played trombone in the school band.
A...
Gilbert Riojas
Jan 28, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Gilbert Riojas of Amarillo, Texas, who left us on January 28, 2025. Gilbert was born to Elias Riojas and Mary Galvan on November 3, 1963, in Plainview, Texas.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, February 05, 2025, at 10:00 am at St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral, with Rev....
William L Daniels
Jan 23, 2025
William L. Daniels, 80, of Amarillo, passed peacefully in his home on January 23, 2025.
No services are planned at this time.
William L. Daniels was born on February 14, 1944. He passed away on January 23, 2025 in Amarillo, TX. He was the beloved son of Emmett V. and Katie Bingham Daniels.
He is survived by his loving children Vicki G. Mix...
Luisa Leal Ramon
Jan 22, 2025
Luisa Leal Ramon,86, of Crowell, Texas, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025
A graveside service will be held on Monday, February 3, 2025, at 2 pm at Llano Cemetery, with her son Alfredo Ramon presiding.
She was born to Juan P. Leal Sr. and Luz Murillo Leal on February 10, 1938, in Karnes City, Texas, where she was raised. She moved to...
Claire June McDowell
Jan 19, 2025
Claire June Woodson McDowell, 76, of Pampa, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on March 23, 1948, in Battle Mountain, Nevada, Claire lived a remarkable life defined by fiery spirit, fierce determination, and boundless love.
Claire embraced many roles throughout her life: a devoted mother, loving wife, accomplished restaurant manager, successful business...
Margaret Denise Bitela
Jan 19, 2025
Margaret Denise Bitela passed away January 19, 2025, in Amarillo, Tx. No services are scheduled at this time.
Willie Ramirez Alcala
Jan 14, 2025
Willie R. Alcalá passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025.
Willie was born in Amarillo, Texas on June 25, 1932, to his parents Cruz and Maria Alcalá. He attended school at Our Lady of Guadalupe for some years and went on to graduate from Amarillo High School.
Willie was a Korean Combat Veteran, a proud member of the Army and through his...
Cecilia Lively
Jan 9, 2025
Cecilia "Cindy" Lively, 69, of Amarillo, passed away on January 9, 2025.
No services are scheduled at this time. Please check back for the complete obituary at a later date.
Phyllis Jo Maxwell
Jan 6, 2025
Phyllis Jo Maxwell, 75, of Amarillo, passed away on January 6, 2025.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Phyllis Maxwell was born in Amarillo, Texas, on December 4, 1949. She worked as a Pharmacy Tech at the TDCJ Neal Unit until 2004. She never met an enemy and loved everyone.
She is survived by two daughters, Jana Owens of Corpus Christi and...
Martin Coens
Jan 5, 2025
Martin Coens, 74, of Amarillo, passed peacefully on January 5, 2025.
There are currently no services planned.
Russel Paul Ledet
Dec 30, 2024
Russel Ledet, age 94, formerly of Kempner, TX, died December 30, 2024, in Amarillo.
A private family service will be at a later date.
Russel was born July 26, 1930, in New Orleans, LA, to his parents, Wilcliff and Beulah Pitre Ledet. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the US Army and proudly served from July 30, 1948, until he was...
Celia Martinez
Dec 25, 2024
Celia Martínez, de 87 años de Vega, entró al Cielo el día de Navidad de 2024.
La visita se realizará el viernes 27 de diciembre de 2024, de 3:15 p. m. a 4:15 p. m. en la Iglesia Católica de la Inmaculada Concepción en Vega, Texas. La misa fúnebre tendrá lugar inmediatamente a las 16.30 horas. El celebrante será el reverendo...
Martin Aranda
Dec 22, 2024
Con profundo dolor, anunciamos el fallecimiento de nuestro amado padre, Martin Aranda, quien partió de este mundo el 22 de Diciembre 2024.
La familia recibirá invitados el viernes 27 de diciembre, de 2 pm a 6 pm, en Angel Funeral Home, 2209 S. Arthur. El Rosario comenzará a las 6 de la tarde. Los servicios funerarios se llevarán a cabo el...
Catherine Yvonne (Fenley) Luckey
Dec 14, 2024
Catherine Y. (Fenley) Luckey, 53, of Amarillo, traded in her earthly possessions for the kingdom of Heaven on December 14, 2024.
No services are scheduled at this time.
She was a mother of 3: Cody Fenley of Amarillo, TX; Harley Martin of Amarillo, TX; and Jaden Martin of Amarillo, TX. She adored her three grandbabies, Kacelynn, Skye, and Nova, all of Amarillo,...
Rebecca Lynn Gens
Dec 6, 2024
Rebecca Gens, our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on December 6, 2024.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 1:00 PM at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. The Rev. Jared Houze will preside. Inurnment will follow at Llano Cemetery.
Rebecca Gens was born to Stephen and Fredricka Gens on November 6, 1959. She grew up...
Orville Roger Uhrich
Dec 4, 2024
Orville Roger Uhrich, 83, of Amarillo, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024, surrounded by his family.
The family will receive guests at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia, on Monday, December 9, 2024, from 4 pm to 6 pm. Funeral Services will take place on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 10 am in Schooler Funeral Home's Brentwood Chapel. Interment will follow...
Randy Janes
Nov 26, 2024
Randall "Randy" E. Janes, 61, of Fritch, Texas, passed away on November 26, 2024.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Randy was born in Fort Worth, Texas, to Johnny and Gloria (Grey) Janes. He was quick-witted and fluent in sarcasm. He was grumpy in his later years but had a gentle heart to match. Randy loved to fish and even played...
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