Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas
Joe Don Riggins
Apr 12, 2011
Joe was born in Amarillo to Jodie and Mary Riggins. He has been married for 35 years and served in the United States Marine Corp and he loved his family.Survived by his wife Brenda Riggins; one daughter Maxine Watt; and his son Jodie Riggins; and three grandchildren.
Maria Bermudes
Apr 12, 2011
Maria was a faithful church member of St. Laurence and an active member of “Las Guadalupanas.” She had a heart for the sick and needy. Her strength and faith were an inspiration to her children. Maria will be greatly missed by many. Preceded in death by her son Manuel Prieto.Survivors include three daughters Maria Del Pilar-Prieto, Maria Victoria-Prieto and Elizabeth...
Evelyn Jeanette Proby
Apr 12, 2011
Evelyn was born on Dec. 12, 1950 in Quanah, Texas to George Proby and Beatrice Moore Proby. She was raised and educated in Quanah. She moved to Amarillo in 1970 and was involved in the housekeeping industry until her retirement. Evelyn enjoyed playing pool and providing loving care to her children and grandchildren. She attended Jersulaem Church of God in...
Pedro Cruz Suarez
Apr 11, 2011
I HAVE A PLACE IN HEAVENPlease don’t sing sad songs for me,For I am in a perfect place,Away from pain and tears…I’m far away from hunger,And hurt and want and pride.I have a place in Heaven,With the Master at my side.My life on earth was very good,As earthly lives can go,But Paradise is so much moreThen anyone can know…My heart...
Lori M. Salcido
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.
Jesus V. Torres
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...
Ronald Scott Russell
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...
La Veral Thompson
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...
Olga Tovar
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...
Maria Leticia Mancha
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;...
Clarise Smith
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...
Faustino Diaz
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;...
Carol Malone-Williams
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...
Maria Vasquez
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.
Gregoria P Pedroza
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...
Raul Aguilar Sr.
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...
Maria Perales
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...
Darryl Allen Nix
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...
Martin Gutierrez
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...
