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Local Obituaries for Amarillo, Vega, Panhandle, Dumas, Stratford, Claude Texas

Marilyn Kay Haley

Marilyn Kay Haley

Oct 13, 2025

Marilyn Kay Haley, 78, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma passed away peacefully on Monday, October 13, 2025. Born January 9, 1947 in Clovis, NM to Lawrence Holland and Mary Lewis. She was a loving mother and cherished Grandma and Nana.

Marilyn was a department manager at Wal-Mart for many years before retiring. She loved to have fun at work with Mary, Jim,...

Patricia Anne Rivers

Patricia Anne Rivers

Oct 11, 2025

Patricia Ann Jacks Rivers, 86, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025. She was born on May 28, 1939, in Amarillo, Texas, to her parents, Richard Jacks and Mary Richey.

Raised in Amarillo, Pat made local history as the proud owner of the first French poodle in town. That poodle was just the start of many pets she loved dearly. Simon,...

Glenna Watson Michael

Glenna Watson Michael

Oct 11, 2025

Glenna Watson Michael, 88, of Amarillo, TX passed away October 11, 2025.

Interment will be at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, October 15, 2025 in Northlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Dumas. Memorial service will follow at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd, in Amarillo, TX. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

Glenna was born October...

Edwin Jerome Henke

Edwin Jerome Henke

Oct 10, 2025

Edwin Jerome Henke was born April 20, 1934, to Ernest and Margaret Henke on a farm southwest of Osborne, Kansas. He peacefully departed this life of 91 years Friday morning, October 10, 2025, at the Ware Living Center in Amarillo, Texas.

Young Ed was a star athlete, excelling in numerous track and field events prior to developing a hip disease. Ed...

Adolfo "Pete" Escoto

Adolfo "Pete" Escoto

Oct 10, 2025

Adolfo “Pete” Escoto, 97, of Amarillo, TX died Friday, October 10, 2025.

Rosary will be said at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 14, 2025, in Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd.

Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1210 SE 11th Ave. Burial will be at Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by...

Mary Lee Van Kluyve

Mary Lee Van Kluyve

Oct 9, 2025

Thursday evening on October 9, 2025, our precious Nana was taken from our arms and placed in the arms of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Mary Lee Van Kluyve was born on August 23, 1940 to Ruben and Violet Hawkins in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

She graduated from Amarillo High school in 1958. She was an honored member of the Bel Canto Choir. She...

Justin Shane Love Smith

Justin Shane Love Smith

Oct 9, 2025

Justin Shane Love Smith was born on November 15, 1997 in Wichita Falls, TX. The date of his arrival was especially significant to the family because it was also the 68th birthday of his maternal grandfather, Jimmy Love. Justin passed away unexpectedly on October 9, 2025, less than 2 months before his 28th birthday.

Memorial Service will be held at 2...

Jonathan Michael Armijo

Jonathan Michael Armijo

Oct 9, 2025

Jonathan Michael Armijo, 66, of Amarillo, Texas passed away on October 9, 2025.

Funeral service will be at 1:00 P.M., Friday, October 17, 2025, in the Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Burial will follow at Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

Jonathan was born in Clayton, New Mexico on August 21, 1959, to Angelina Marie Armijo. Demonstrating...

Richard "Ricardo" Sandoval

Richard "Ricardo" Sandoval

Oct 9, 2025

Richard Sandoval, 90 of Vega, Texas, gained his wings on October 9, 2025 in Amarillo Texas.

Amarillo viewing will be held on Sunday, October 12, 2025 from 12 PM – 5 PM at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home located at 2800 Paramount Amarillo, Texas.

Vega viewing will be held on Monday, October 13, 2025, from 12 PM – 5 PM at Boxwell Brothers...

Rito Reynosa Carrasco

Rito Reynosa Carrasco

Oct 9, 2025

Rito Reynosa Carrasco - December 17, 1937 – October 9, 2025

Rito was born in Amarillo, TX on December 17th, 1937 to Andres and Virginia Carrasco. He was 87 years old at the time of death. He lived a life of hard work and being a strong family man. He worked for J. Lee Milligan and Llano Cemetery before retiring from...

Zettie Margaret Faulkner

Zettie Margaret Faulkner

Oct 9, 2025

Zettie Margaret Faulkner, 78, of Amarillo, TX, passed away on October 9, 2025.

Visitation will be from 1:30-3:00 PM, Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home, 2800 Paramount. 

Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM, Monday, October 13, 2025, at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel. Interment will follow in Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

Margaret was born January...

Charlet Ana Koonce

Charlet Ana Koonce

Oct 8, 2025

Charlet Ana Koonce, 78, of Amarillo, Texas passed away on October 8, 2025

Celebration of Life will be held October 22, 2025, at Resplendent Garden 11701 Truman Street Amarillo, Texas at 1:00 pm. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

Charlet was born on November 12,1946, in Amarillo to Virgil Andrew Arney and Anna Mae Arney. She married Lendon Mack Koonce, September...

Rhett Kelly Roberson

Rhett Kelly Roberson

Oct 8, 2025

Rhett Kelly Roberson

December 12, 2011 – October 8, 2025

Rhett was born on December 12, 2011, to Ty and Nikki Roberson.

Burial will be at noon on Tuesday October 14, 2025 at Westlawn Memorial Park, 8547 Highway 136, Fritch, TX 79036.

Services will be held Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 4 PM at the Church of Christ at The Colonies, 4500 Wesley Rd,...

Catharine Cline Hamilton

Catharine Cline Hamilton

Oct 7, 2025

Catharine Cline Hamilton, a luminous presence in the worlds of art, culture, and philanthropy, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025. She was 78.

Born in Amarillo, Texas, on August 28, 1947, Catharine’s adventurous and artistic spirit emerged early. She pursued her studies at Finch College in New York City, where she later met her husband, David Hamilton—also a fellow Texan....

Dorothy Jean Austin

Dorothy Jean Austin

Oct 7, 2025

Dorothy Jean Teddlie Austin June 24, 1926 – October 7, 2025

Dorothy Austin, known as Dottie to most of us, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 7, 2025 at the age of 99.

Visitation will be at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount, Amarillo, Texas, on Thursday, October 16th, from 5:00 – 6:30 pm. There will be...

Jayne Alice Riker

Jayne Alice Riker

Oct 7, 2025

Jayne Riker, 74, of Amarillo, TX passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 10, 2025, at First Baptist Church with Dr. Howard K. Batson, pastor, officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.

Jayne was born July 19, 1951, in Lamesa, TX to Robert and Hattie Riker. She graduated from Lamesa...

Wyatt Lee Barton

Wyatt Lee Barton

Oct 6, 2025

Wyatt Lee Barton, age 18, of Amarillo, Texas was taken to be with the Lord far too soon on Monday, October 6, 2025. He had a courageous four-year battle with epilepsy and succumbed to SUDEP - sudden unexpected death in epilepsy patients. He leaves behind a devastated family and group of friends, classmates, and coworkers.

A celebration of life will be...

Carolyn Louise Sparks

Carolyn Louise Sparks

Oct 5, 2025

Carolyn Louise Conrad Sparks

Carolyn Sparks, 80, passed away on October 5, 2025 in Amarillo, Texas. Carolyn was born to the late Leo Conrad and Louise Troutman Conrad in Amarillo, Texas on April 2, 1945.

Memorial service will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors. 

Carolyn grew up in Claude,...

Rudy Moreno

Rudy Moreno

Oct 5, 2025

Rudy Moreno, 61, of Amarillo, TX passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025.

Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 10, 2025, at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd. with Emanuel Burgos officiating.

Rudy was born February 14, 1964, in Lubbock, TX to Rudy Moreno Sr. and Selda Esqueda.

He never met a stranger, and he spoke to anyone he met....

Eleanor Glazener

Eleanor Glazener

Oct 4, 2025

Eleanor Glazener passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025 in Amarillo, TX

Eleanor's memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church Amarillo, 1100 S Harrison St, Amarillo, TX 79101 at 2:00 PM, Friday, October 24th, 2025. A short informal burial service will be held at the Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery in Canadian, TX near the gazebo at 11:00 AM, Saturday, October...

Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors Obituaries

Marilyn Kay Haley

Marilyn Kay Haley

Oct 13, 2025

Marilyn Kay Haley, 78, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma passed away peacefully on Monday, October 13, 2025. Born January 9, 1947 in Clovis, NM to Lawrence Holland and Mary Lewis. She was a loving mother and cherished Grandma and Nana.

Marilyn was a department manager at Wal-Mart for many years before retiring. She loved to have fun at work with Mary, Jim,...

Patricia Anne Rivers

Patricia Anne Rivers

Oct 11, 2025

Patricia Ann Jacks Rivers, 86, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025. She was born on May 28, 1939, in Amarillo, Texas, to her parents, Richard Jacks and Mary Richey.

Raised in Amarillo, Pat made local history as the proud owner of the first French poodle in town. That poodle was just the start of many pets she loved dearly. Simon,...

Glenna Watson Michael

Glenna Watson Michael

Oct 11, 2025

Glenna Watson Michael, 88, of Amarillo, TX passed away October 11, 2025.

Interment will be at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, October 15, 2025 in Northlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Dumas. Memorial service will follow at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd, in Amarillo, TX. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

Glenna was born October...

Edwin Jerome Henke

Edwin Jerome Henke

Oct 10, 2025

Edwin Jerome Henke was born April 20, 1934, to Ernest and Margaret Henke on a farm southwest of Osborne, Kansas. He peacefully departed this life of 91 years Friday morning, October 10, 2025, at the Ware Living Center in Amarillo, Texas.

Young Ed was a star athlete, excelling in numerous track and field events prior to developing a hip disease. Ed...

Adolfo "Pete" Escoto

Adolfo "Pete" Escoto

Oct 10, 2025

Adolfo “Pete” Escoto, 97, of Amarillo, TX died Friday, October 10, 2025.

Rosary will be said at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 14, 2025, in Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd.

Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1210 SE 11th Ave. Burial will be at Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by...

Mary Lee Van Kluyve

Mary Lee Van Kluyve

Oct 9, 2025

Thursday evening on October 9, 2025, our precious Nana was taken from our arms and placed in the arms of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Mary Lee Van Kluyve was born on August 23, 1940 to Ruben and Violet Hawkins in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

She graduated from Amarillo High school in 1958. She was an honored member of the Bel Canto Choir. She...

Justin Shane Love Smith

Justin Shane Love Smith

Oct 9, 2025

Justin Shane Love Smith was born on November 15, 1997 in Wichita Falls, TX. The date of his arrival was especially significant to the family because it was also the 68th birthday of his maternal grandfather, Jimmy Love. Justin passed away unexpectedly on October 9, 2025, less than 2 months before his 28th birthday.

Memorial Service will be held at 2...

Jonathan Michael Armijo

Jonathan Michael Armijo

Oct 9, 2025

Jonathan Michael Armijo, 66, of Amarillo, Texas passed away on October 9, 2025.

Funeral service will be at 1:00 P.M., Friday, October 17, 2025, in the Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Burial will follow at Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

Jonathan was born in Clayton, New Mexico on August 21, 1959, to Angelina Marie Armijo. Demonstrating...

Richard "Ricardo" Sandoval

Richard "Ricardo" Sandoval

Oct 9, 2025

Richard Sandoval, 90 of Vega, Texas, gained his wings on October 9, 2025 in Amarillo Texas.

Amarillo viewing will be held on Sunday, October 12, 2025 from 12 PM – 5 PM at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home located at 2800 Paramount Amarillo, Texas.

Vega viewing will be held on Monday, October 13, 2025, from 12 PM – 5 PM at Boxwell Brothers...

Rito Reynosa Carrasco

Rito Reynosa Carrasco

Oct 9, 2025

Rito Reynosa Carrasco - December 17, 1937 – October 9, 2025

Rito was born in Amarillo, TX on December 17th, 1937 to Andres and Virginia Carrasco. He was 87 years old at the time of death. He lived a life of hard work and being a strong family man. He worked for J. Lee Milligan and Llano Cemetery before retiring from...

Zettie Margaret Faulkner

Zettie Margaret Faulkner

Oct 9, 2025

Zettie Margaret Faulkner, 78, of Amarillo, TX, passed away on October 9, 2025.

Visitation will be from 1:30-3:00 PM, Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home, 2800 Paramount. 

Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM, Monday, October 13, 2025, at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel. Interment will follow in Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

Margaret was born January...

Charlet Ana Koonce

Charlet Ana Koonce

Oct 8, 2025

Charlet Ana Koonce, 78, of Amarillo, Texas passed away on October 8, 2025

Celebration of Life will be held October 22, 2025, at Resplendent Garden 11701 Truman Street Amarillo, Texas at 1:00 pm. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

Charlet was born on November 12,1946, in Amarillo to Virgil Andrew Arney and Anna Mae Arney. She married Lendon Mack Koonce, September...

Rhett Kelly Roberson

Rhett Kelly Roberson

Oct 8, 2025

Rhett Kelly Roberson

December 12, 2011 – October 8, 2025

Rhett was born on December 12, 2011, to Ty and Nikki Roberson.

Burial will be at noon on Tuesday October 14, 2025 at Westlawn Memorial Park, 8547 Highway 136, Fritch, TX 79036.

Services will be held Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 4 PM at the Church of Christ at The Colonies, 4500 Wesley Rd,...

Catharine Cline Hamilton

Catharine Cline Hamilton

Oct 7, 2025

Catharine Cline Hamilton, a luminous presence in the worlds of art, culture, and philanthropy, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025. She was 78.

Born in Amarillo, Texas, on August 28, 1947, Catharine’s adventurous and artistic spirit emerged early. She pursued her studies at Finch College in New York City, where she later met her husband, David Hamilton—also a fellow Texan....

Dorothy Jean Austin

Dorothy Jean Austin

Oct 7, 2025

Dorothy Jean Teddlie Austin June 24, 1926 – October 7, 2025

Dorothy Austin, known as Dottie to most of us, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 7, 2025 at the age of 99.

Visitation will be at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount, Amarillo, Texas, on Thursday, October 16th, from 5:00 – 6:30 pm. There will be...

Jayne Alice Riker

Jayne Alice Riker

Oct 7, 2025

Jayne Riker, 74, of Amarillo, TX passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 10, 2025, at First Baptist Church with Dr. Howard K. Batson, pastor, officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.

Jayne was born July 19, 1951, in Lamesa, TX to Robert and Hattie Riker. She graduated from Lamesa...

Wyatt Lee Barton

Wyatt Lee Barton

Oct 6, 2025

Wyatt Lee Barton, age 18, of Amarillo, Texas was taken to be with the Lord far too soon on Monday, October 6, 2025. He had a courageous four-year battle with epilepsy and succumbed to SUDEP - sudden unexpected death in epilepsy patients. He leaves behind a devastated family and group of friends, classmates, and coworkers.

A celebration of life will be...

Carolyn Louise Sparks

Carolyn Louise Sparks

Oct 5, 2025

Carolyn Louise Conrad Sparks

Carolyn Sparks, 80, passed away on October 5, 2025 in Amarillo, Texas. Carolyn was born to the late Leo Conrad and Louise Troutman Conrad in Amarillo, Texas on April 2, 1945.

Memorial service will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors. 

Carolyn grew up in Claude,...

Rudy Moreno

Rudy Moreno

Oct 5, 2025

Rudy Moreno, 61, of Amarillo, TX passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025.

Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 10, 2025, at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd. with Emanuel Burgos officiating.

Rudy was born February 14, 1964, in Lubbock, TX to Rudy Moreno Sr. and Selda Esqueda.

He never met a stranger, and he spoke to anyone he met....

Eleanor Glazener

Eleanor Glazener

Oct 4, 2025

Eleanor Glazener passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025 in Amarillo, TX

Eleanor's memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church Amarillo, 1100 S Harrison St, Amarillo, TX 79101 at 2:00 PM, Friday, October 24th, 2025. A short informal burial service will be held at the Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery in Canadian, TX near the gazebo at 11:00 AM, Saturday, October...