In Loving Memory
Recent obituaries and memorial notices from Lighthouse Funeral & Cremation Services in Amarillo. Read their stories, find service details, and share a message of comfort with their families.
1946 – 2026
Danny Jay Hersom, born October 5, 1946, and who passed peacefully at home on April 9, 2026, leaves a lasting legacy of love and kindness. Danny’s life was centered around love—for his family, for music, and for those fortunate enough to know him. From a young age, he and his brothers grew up at Boys…
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1952 – 2026
Karen Louise Patterson (nee Burk), age 73, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on April 6, 2026, at her home. She was born in Borger, Texas, on April 9, 1952, to Billy and Louise Burk and was the loving sister of three brothers. Karen was a beloved mother to three children: Heather, Hayley, and Harley, who…
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1970 – 2026
Jose Luis Portillo passed away on April 7, 2026. He was born on October 11, 1970, in Camargo, Chihuahua, Mexico. The family will receive visitors on Friday, April 10, 2026, from 1:00-3:00 p.m., and a Rosary will be recited at 3:00 p.m.at Lighthouse Funeral Home, 3707 Wolflin Ave., Amarillo, Texas.
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1958 – 2026
Emilio Garcia Valencia Jr., born November 20, 1958, in Galeana, Chihuahua, Mexico, passed away on April 7, 2026, at the age of 67. He was a beloved father, brother, grandfather, and friend. Emilio was the proud father of seven children: Trudy Valencia, Julie Larra, Emily Cazares, Amy Valencia, Matthew Valencia, Mark Valencia, and Jasmine Valencia.…
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1953 – 2026
Marilyn Marie Morris, 72, of Amarillo, passed away on April 5, 2026. She was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico, on August 28, 1953, to Felton and Lucia (Tuton) Fulfer. She graduated from Mountainair High School in New Mexico. Marilyn was an antique collector. She spent her last years living near her family in Canyon,…
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1979 – 2026
Parker Brice German, 47, of Amarillo, passed away on March 31, 2026. A native of Amarillo, he was born on January 16, 1979, to Donald Glenn and Susan Elizabeth (Thompson) German. He graduated from Tascosa High School in 1997. He was an Eagle Scout with Troop 80 and a Chief with the Kwahadi Indian Dancers.…
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1947 – 2026
John Edward Smith Sr., age 78, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026, following a brief illness. John was born on September 8, 1947, in Tucumcari, NM, to parents Ruben and Eileen Smith. John graduated from Logan High School and attended college at Eastern New Mexico University, where he met the love of his life, Connie.…
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2015 – 2026
BrookLynn Lee Shirley, “BrooknBear,” born on October 31, 2015, left this world on March 31, 2026, wrapped in the love of her family after a brave four-year battle with Ewing Sarcoma. She spent her entire life in Amarillo, surrounded by a family who adored her and a community who loved her fiercely. BrookLynn saw the…
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1987 – 2026
Manuel Ivan Mendoza Espinoza, 38, of Amarillo, passed away on March 30, 2026. He was born in Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, on April 17, 1987, to Lucio Martin Mendoza and Rosa Maria Espinoza. The family will receive visitors on Friday, April 3, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Lighthouse Funeral Home, 3707 Wolflin Ave. A Funeral Service will…
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1969 – 2026
David Wesley Minor, born October 18, 1969, in Amarillo, Texas, will forever be remembered as a brave spirit who loved with an open heart. Despite facing myriad life challenges, David consistently demonstrated unwavering courage and resilience, inspiring everyone around him. As Maya Angelou once said, “I can be changed by what happens to me, but…
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2026
With heavy hearts and deep respect, we announce the passing of Dawn Sherie Maddox—known and loved by many as Sherie—who left this world on March 30, 2026. A devoted mother, a loyal friend, and a woman who lived life boldly, she leaves behind a legacy that will ride on in the hearts of all who…
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1938 – 2026
Virgie Crawford, age 87, of Amarillo, Texas and formerly of Holdenville, Oklahoma, passed away on March 29, 2026, with her son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Kathy, by her side. She was born on May 2, 1938, in Lamar, Oklahoma, to Willie and Lula Beck. She married Jack Crawford on September 24, 1960, and together they…
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