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.
1991 – 2025
Daniel “Danny” William Norman, 33, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on December 6, 2025. Daniel was born December 20, 1991, in Amarillo to David and the late Deborah Norman. He was raised at Cal Farley’s Boy Ranch, where he learned resilience, hard work and grit and carried those lessons with him throughout his life. He…
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1937 – 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Kamm Walls, fondly known as Ron, who left us on December 6, 2025, at the age of 88. Born in Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania on October 24, 1937, Ronald’s life journey eventually led him to Tulia, Texas, where he spent 40 gratifying years.…
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Chris Patrick Archer, 57, passed away on December 9, 2025. He was born on May 3, 1968, to Johnny Archer and Elizabeth Ann Creel. He loved, loved, loved fishing and his dogs B.B., Panda, Cricket, Ghost, and Tank. They were his family. He loved his sister, family, and friends. He was preceded in death by…
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Benita Earlene Garland was born on March 22, 1969, to Buddy and Bea Garland, and entered her heavenly home on December 8, 2025, at the age of 56 after a year-long battle with cancer. Benita was a rebellious, fun-loving spirit who once taught herself to whistle while smiling simply because someone told her it couldn’t…
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1953 – 2025
Cherylynn Raker, 72, of Amarillo, Lynn, passed peacefully with her beloved dog, Sophie, by her side and many caregivers who loved her on December 9, 2025. She was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, on August 31, 1953, to William and Donna (Bellows) Woodrow. Memorial Services with Military Honors will be held at 2:00 p.m. on…
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1946 – 2025
John Bridwell of Spearman, Texas, passed away on December 01, 2025. He was born on June 04, 1946, to Pete and Virginia Bridwell. He grew up on a ranch northwest of Miami, Texas. John was a true cowboy who loved his horses, cattle, and dogs. His family and friends will miss John. He was preceded…
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2025
Tara Carter was a hardcore lover and a hardcore life-live-er. She knew how to get the tears flowing, how to get a party started, and how to show the people she loved that she cared. Tara valued the little things in life—handmade gifts, homemade suppers, moments shared—and she carried those values into everything she did.…
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1941 – 2025
Rose Marzette King Lautz, born June 10, 1941, died on November 11, 2025. Her long and complicated journey through this world came to its close with quiet dignity. She leaves behind a legacy marked by both tenderness and struggle, by deep faith, by enduring hope, and by the fierce desire that life—her own and others’—might…
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1942 – 2025
Ivan Kay Cates was born April 11, 1942, in Crowell, Texas to James Monroe and Lillian Cates. He went to be with the Lord December 7, 2025, at the age of 83. He grew up in Foard County, Texas the youngest of six children. He married Judy Howard in Foard City August 24, 1963. They…
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1960 – 2025
It is with a heavy heart yet profound gratitude for her impactful life that we announce the passing of Esmeralda Perales Cisneros, known lovingly as Esmer or Matha, on December 3, 2025. Born on July 21, 1960, in Hereford, Texas, Esmeralda embodied a unique spirit that was both adventurous and compassionate, leaving a lasting impression…
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1939 – 2025
Juliana Serna, 86, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away December 3, 2025. She was born January 7, 1939, in Colorado City, Texas, to Pablo Bonilla and Juana Lujan Bonilla. Juliana loved growing plants, sewing, and baking. She enjoyed listening to music and dancing, but her absolute favorite pastimes were scratch-offs and slots. She was preceded in…
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1955 – 2025
Bobby Ray Priest, 70, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on December 3, 2025. He was born on June 2, 1955, to Charles Priest and Lucille Wright. Bobby had many hobbies; he loved boating and riding motorcycles, often exploring trails at the river with family and friends. During his free time, he enjoyed tinkering in his…
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