Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas

Feb 11, 2009

Mr. Irlbeck was born on October 31, 1928, in Happy, Texas, to John L. and Theresa Lange Irlbeck.  He married Ollie Reid in Happy in June of 1959.  Mr. Irlbeck lived and worked as a welder in Jacksonville, Florida.  He moved back to Texas in 1996 after the death of his wife.  Upon returning to Texas, he continued working as...

Feb 11, 2009

Feb 10, 2009

Mr. Lowery was born in Sallisaw, OK and moved to Amarillo in the 1940’s.  He married Loveta Evans in Happy, TX on July 3, 1949.  He was a self employed cement contractor for over 50 years and a cattle rancher. He was preceded in death by one daughter, five sisters, and one brother. He is survived by his wife, Loveta;...

Feb 9, 2009

Mrs. Benefield was born in Plainview, TX.  She graduated from Plainview High School and Draughn's Business College. She was a Bookkeeper for many years.  She was always helpful, loyal, and devoted to her family and friends.  She led by example and taught life lessons with compassion.  She was a gifted artist and seamstress.  The family would like to extend special...

Feb 5, 2009

Kitty was born Feb. 12, 1950, in Lubbock to Willie and Alice Williams. She was employed as a waitress and enjoyed working with her customers. She married Doug Patterson on Oct. 29, 2005, in Amarillo. Survivors include her husband, Doug of Amarillo; a daughter, Danya Walker of Oklahoma; a son, George of Wichita Falls; two stepdaughters, Holli Patterson of Amarillo...

Feb 4, 2009

Dub was born December 20, 1922 in Porter, NM to Benjamin and Nellie Robinson. As a young boy, he attended San Jon schools where he excelled in sports. At the age of 17, he worked for the Matador Ranch as a cowboy, driving cattle through New Mexico and Texas.  He later joined the US Navy and fought during WWII. He...

Feb 3, 2009

Edith was born April 11, 1918 in Olton, Kansas to Fred and Margaret Conover. She had nine siblings, and she was the “baby”. She met Victor McCaig and they married on June 1, 1946 in Tucumcari, NM. She worked as a bookkeeper until her family came along. She and Victor were blessed with two daughters. She and Victor lived in...

Feb 3, 2009

Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 South Georgia. Clarice was born January 13, 1930 in Guymon, OK to Otto and Erna Bauer.  She married Leo Hinds in Raton New Mexico on July 7, 1952.  She was a member of the Southwest Congregation of Jehovah’s Witness Church. She was preceded...

Feb 1, 2009

No services are currently scheduled at this time.

Feb 1, 2009

Shirley was born August 5, 1935 in Washburn, Texas to Chris and Emily Gibbs.  She attended Amarillo High School. She met and married Carl Roberts in December 1971 in Clovis, NM. She and Carl “retired” in the 1980’s and stayed summers at Gravel Lake Campground in Ute Park, NM for several years. Shirley was the campground organizer and made camping...

Jan 31, 2009

Jan 30, 2009

Major Dykstra died Friday at Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home in Amarillo. Bob was born October 28, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois to Roy and Henrietta Dykstra.  He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1954 and retired from service in October 1979 in Tacoma, Washington. Bob and his family owned and operated the Vigo Park, Texas Store from 1971-1976 before...

Jan 30, 2009

Mr. Kite was born on Feb. 23, 1929 to Joseph Denson and Liza Elizabeth Kite in McLean, Texas.  He married Della Waldrop in McLean on December 30, 1950.  He retired from Central Motor Freight after twenty eight years of service in 1994.  He was a member of and served as a High Priest in the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day...

Jan 28, 2009

Frances was born in Cleburne, Texas on December 24, 1923 and graduated from Cleburne High School in 1942. She married Andrew Julius Forrester on August 2, 1942 in Cleburne. They moved to Amarillo in 1946 where they lived and raised their family. Frances, along with her family, served in various capacities as Sunday School teacher and Director of the primary...

Jan 28, 2009

Mrs. Holland was born on November 21, 1935 in Wilberton, OK to Oscar and Ethel Coy. Jody married Ralph L. Holland Sr. on July 7, 1955 in Tucumcari, NM.  He preceded her in death in June of 1977.  She retired from the Elizabeth Jane Bivins Retirement Home in 1989.  She worked in the nursing department for thirteen years.  After retirement,...

Jan 28, 2009

Mr. Dodson was born in Lindsey, OK and raised in Denton, OK.  He served our country gracefully in the U.S. Navy during WWII.  He helped build and served on the USS Tucson.  He married Thelma Shaw on August 10, 1944 in San Francisco, CA.  He worked for Phillips Petroleum in Borger for almost 35 years as an electrician until retirement. ...

Jan 27, 2009

Mr. Crawford was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado to parents, Tommie A. Crawford and Twila May Sawyer Crawford.  He graduated from Harrison High School in Colorado Springs in 1969.  Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served from 1969-1973.  He served aboard the USS Isabelle.  He moved to Amarillo from Denver in 1988 to be closer to family...

Jan 24, 2009

Glen entered into paradise with the Lord after losing his battle with Pick’s disease. He was a loving husband and father. He liked wood making. He made Amarillo his home for the past 24 years. He worked for Owens Corning. Glen is preceded in death by his father, Aaron E. Hess, and infant son, Michael Glen Hess, and a brother,...

Jan 23, 2009

Judy was born December 23, 1940 in Amarillo to Willie and Marie Hand. She graduated from Tascosa in 1959. She married Bobby Shelton in 1961 and moved to Arizona in 1965. She worked for Motorola and Honeywell for a number of years. She moved back to Amarillo in 2007. She enjoyed watching football, being outdoors and spending time with her...

Jan 21, 2009

Mrs. Sistov was born in Bosnia and has lived in Amarillo since November 1999.  She married Darko Sistov in Bosnia and they were married for 23 years.  She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and was employed at Dillards Department Store.  She was preceded in death by her parents. SURVIVORS: Husband:  Darko Sistov, 1 Son:  Mario Sistov of...