Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas
Juan Ramirez Sr.
May 12, 2009
Mr. Ramirez was born April 3, 1949, in San Luis, Mexico. He was employed as a grounds keeper for Tascosa Country Club golf course. Survivors include his wife, Francisca Gomez Ramirez; two daughters, Josefina Williams and husband Christopher and Diana Ramirez, all of Amarillo; two sons, Juan Ramirez Gomez and Felipe Ramirez Gomez, both of Amarillo; his mother, Maria Ramirez...
Asunceon Pando
May 12, 2009
The family will have private services at a later date in her homeland of Mexico. Arrangements are by Angel Funeral Home, 2209 S. Arthur St. Asunceon was born May 10, 1923, in Mexico. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tanis Adame. Survivors include three daughters, Maria Adame of Mexico, Rosa Garcia of Borger and Imelda Adame of Oklahoma;...
Peter Willard O'Rourke
May 11, 2009
Pete passed unexpectedly from this life on May 11, 2009. He was born Dec. 18, 1954, in Salina, Kan., to Murray and Will O'Rourke, formerly of Amarillo. Known locally as a talented artist, musician, aka "Hairy Smith," motorcycle enthusiast and mostly as a true friend, Pete saw beauty and opportunity in all he did and everyone he met. His loving...
Anthony Paul Penna
Apr 30, 2009
Services will be held by family at a later date in New Jersey. Arrangements are by Angel Funeral Home, 2209 S. Arthur. Anthony was born in Brooklyn, New York and was stationed with the US Air Force in Amarillo in 1962. He loved playing pool with his many friends and was inspired by Willie Marsconi. He was preceded in death...
Emalie Bryana Pizano
Apr 29, 2009
Emalie was born October 27, 1993 and lived in Amarillo her entire life. She loved music and dancing. She loved spending time with family and friends. She was much loved, and will be deeply missed. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Deloris Moreno and her brother, Andrew Zuniga. She is survived by her mother Laureda “Cookie” Sandoval; two...
Alvaro Mendez Macias
Apr 11, 2009
Alvaro was born April 30, 1951 in Cd. Cuahtemoc, Chihuahua Mexico, to Ruperto and Lasara Macias. He married Rosa Sanchez on August 5, 1974 in Lovington, New Mexico. They moved to Amarillo in 1985 and made it their home ever since. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lasara; his wife, Rosa Sanchez Macias; and one sister, Rosa Ester...
Juan Luis Pineda
Mar 12, 2009
Services were held at 2:00 PM, on March 14, 2009 at the Chapel of the Angels, Angel Funeral Home. The officiating minister was Mr. Harvey Baskett. Burial was in Llano Cemetery. Juan Luis Pineda was born in Galveston Texas on January 4, 1954 to Cencepcion and Frances Pineda. He is survived by his wife Maria Pineda of the home; three...
Samuel Albert Gonzales
Feb 27, 2009
Samuel Gonzales was born on June 1, 1940 in Tucumcari, New Mexico to Joe and Lucy Gonzales. He has been a resident of Amarillo since 1957. He worked for Rock Island Railroad for several years until his retirement. He loved football, was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and had a great sense of humor. He was preceded in death by...
Gabina E Medina
Feb 22, 2009
Gabina was born Oct. 20, 1952, in Mexico. She enjoyed spending time with her family and will be dearly missed.
Survivors include Mirna Mendez and Griselda Hernandez, both of Amarillo; two sisters, Maria Lopez of El Paso and Lulu Elias of Juarez, Mexico; two brothers, Efren Medina of Chihuahua, Mexico, and Jose Luis Medina of Juarez; and four grandchildren.
Isaiah Chavez Valdiviez
Feb 12, 2009
Isaiah was born November 1, 2008 to Brenda Chavez and Benjamin Valdiviez. He was only here for a short period of time, but he touched many lives SURVIVORS: He is survived by his parents, Brenda Chavez and Benjamin Valdiviez, his brother, Benjamin Valdiviez Jr., and his grandparents, Rosa Zepeda and Maria Chavez.
Leonardo Garcia
Feb 8, 2009
Leo was born November 22, 1958 in Breckenridge, Michigan. He worked in construction. He is survived by his wife Maria, ten children, his mother Maria Pena and numerous family members.
John G. Thomas
Feb 2, 2009
The family will hold a private inurnment in the City of Lubbock Cemetery. Memorial Services may be held at a later date.
