Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas

Apr 10, 2011

Lori was born on 2/2/1957 in Roswell, New Mexico. Lori was a manager at Toot-N-Totum.  She will be deeply missed by all.Survivors include  life partner, Laketa LeFevre; a son, Christopher LeFevre; a sister, Lisa Garza and husband, Edward; a brother, Jessie Ray Salcido and her mother, Fina M. Salcido.

Apr 10, 2011

Funeral Service will be in Matamoros, Coahuila, Mexico.Arrangements are by Angel Funeral Home, 2209 South Arthur Street.Jesus Torres was born on 6/9/1940 in Villa Juarez, Durango, Mexico to Juan and Julia Torres. Survivors include  Wife, Evangelina Argumaniz-Aguilar-Torres;Daughters, Gabriela Torres and Evangelina Torres; Sons, victor Manuel Torres and Jesus Omar Esquivel; Sisters, Matilde Torres, Leticia Torres and Rusario Torres; Brothers Ismael...

Apr 9, 2011

Apr 5, 2011

Ron was an aircraft mechanic for the United States Air Force, serving his time in the Amarillo Airbase. He was honorably discharged in 1968 and began working for Bell Helicopter as an aircraft mechanic and retiring in 2008. Preceded in death by Lloyd and Daisy Scott Russell and one sister Betty Lou Baker.Survivors include his wife, Marinita Russell; two daughters...

Mar 27, 2011

LaVeral was born on October 1, 1934 in Parmer County, Texas to Charlie P. and Audrey Mae Thompson.  He was a barber.  LaVeral will be missed by his family and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Mona Dean Thompson and by a brother Verdain Thompson.LaVeral is survived by his sister Lois F. Ward of Amarillo; four...

Mar 25, 2011

Olga was born May 11, 1967, and she grew up in Dallas Texas  She was a supervisor in the labor force industry.  Olga was an active volunteer with Meals on Wheels and the food bank.  When it came to children and the elderly, her love reached out beyond normal boundaries and she always opened her heart and her home to...

Mar 22, 2011

Maria was born in Brownsville, Texas to Perfecto Mancha and Susana Delos Reyes Mancha February 27, 1958.  She enjoyed dancing, but most of all spending time with her family and cooking family meals.Preceded in death by her parents; and one sister.Survivors include her husband, Manuel Antonio Cebreros of Amarillo; two daughters Ermalinda Casias of Amarillo, Norma Elena Lucero of Hereford;...

Mar 21, 2011

Clarise was born November 6, 1941, She lived in Mesquite for many years. She enjoyed playing bingo, going to church and taking care of her family and will be greatly missed.Preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Edith Smith, daughter, Debra Colon, sisters, Rita and Jean and by her former husband Walter “Sonny” RinehartSurvived by her daughter, Brenda Rinehart...

Mar 17, 2011

Mr. Diaz was born July 24, 1941 in Chihuahua, Mexico to Rosario and Heriberta Diaz.  “Tino” married the love of his life Maria Camarena in 1997 in Colorado.  He loved music, rodeo shows, and planting.He was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers.Survivors include his wife, Maria; his children, Roberto and Gabriella Gonsalez, San Juan and Julieta Hernandez;...

Mar 12, 2011

Carol Jean (Davis) WilliamsMrs. Carol Jean Williams died March 7, 2011, at her home in Amarillo, Texas.Carol Jean was born Carol Jean Davis in Stockton, California, on October 27, 1942, and was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Davis and Valta Mae Shock Davis.  After living in Enola and Mountain Home, Arkansas, with her family, she graduated from Branson High School...

Mar 11, 2011

Maria was born on August 13, 1958 in Guanajuato, Mexico.  She loved taking care of her children, grandchildren, husband of 35 years and she loved reading the bible.Survivors include her husband, Jose Guadalupe Vasquez; two daughters, Luz Juanita Vasquez, and Angela Vasquez; three sons, Lupe Vasquez, Oscar Vasquez and Jose Vasquez, and eight grandchildren.

Mar 5, 2011

Gregoria was born May 9, 1930 to Jose and Anastacia Perez. She was a member of Iglesia Betel where she loved to attend church. To Mrs. Pedroza, family was very important to her and she had a very strong faith.Survived by 3 – Daughters: Mary Izaguirre of Friona Yolanda Class of Amarillo Dolores Pedroza-Cruz of Amarillo 5 – Sons: Alfredo...

Feb 23, 2011

Raul was born November 18, 1924 in Mexico City, Mexico to Mariano and Teodora Aguilar. Raul had a love for life, he enjoyed listening to music and going dancing. He loved the ocean and spending time fishing. He loved taking his family to the Golden Corral. He had a tremendous work ethic and instilled that into his children. He loved...

Feb 22, 2011

Funeral service will be held 3:00 P.M. Thursday February 24, 2011 in Chapel Of The Angels, Angel Funeral Home with Pastor Freddie Pavez of Fuente Viva Church officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by Angel Funeral Home 2209 S Arthur.Maria was born in 1924 in Chihuhua, Mexico. She loved her family and will be dearly missed by...

Feb 21, 2011

Darryl was born in Borger on August 31, 1953 to Bob and Mavis Nix. He served in the Navy during the Vietnam War on the USS Oriskany.Preceded in death by his loving mother in January 1990.Survived by his three children, Shannon Nix, Charlie Nix, and Wesley Nix all of Reedley, California; two grandchildren, Asher and Charlotte Nix; his father, Bob...

Feb 19, 2011

Martin was born January 30, 1964, and he attended Dumas High School. He enjoyed fishing, spending time with his family. He had a great sense of humor, and will be missed greatly by his family.Survived by his daughter, Erica Gutierrez; his mother, Juana M. Gutierrez; four brothers, Urbano Gutierrez, Arturo Gutierrez, Fidencio Gutierrez, and Manuel Gutierrez; and his granddaughter Kaylee...

Feb 16, 2011

Lisa was originally from Houston, Texas but moved to Amarillo in 1993. She was a great cook, loved to make jewelry and was married 33 years.Survived by  her husband Kevin Harding; one daughter, Samantha Harding of the home; two sisters, Phyllis Soto and Beth Sandoval both of Houston; six brothers, Mario Sandoval, Ricky Sandoval, Michael Sandoval, Johnny Sandoval, Thomas Sandoval,...

Feb 13, 2011

Gregory was born in Amarillo in November, 1979. He had two children, M'Kayleigh, age 11 and Greg, Jr., age 4.  He enjoyed dancing and spending time with his family and friends.Gregory is preceded in death by his grandparents.Gregory is survived by one daughter, M'Kayleigh, one son, Greg Jr., his parents, Sandra and Ralph Sasueda, five sisters, Mary Garcia, Geneva Seal,...

Feb 11, 2011

Mr. Kelley was born May 29, 1946 in Quanah, Texas, to Everett Crayton and Vivian.  He married Ann Black on July 24, 2004, in Quanah.  Mr. Kelley proudly served his country during the Viet Nam War, serving two tours of duty and receiving three Purple Hearts and a Silver Star.  He retired from Burlington Northern Railroad after 33 years.  He...

Feb 11, 2011