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.
1976 – 2024
In memory of Sandor “Alex” Gozon, 47, born June 14, 1976, who passed on April 7, 2024. He was born in Budapest, Hungary, and gone too soon in Amarillo, Texas. Alex immigrated to New York City, from Hungary where he lived for seven years before moving to Maui, Hawaii. There is where he met BriAnne…
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2024
Scotty (Scooter) Lee Puryear, 50, passed away April 6, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born and raised in Amarillo. He spent part of his childhood in Nevada and Arkansas, but his favorite place of all was living by the beach in Corpus Christi. He loved the ocean. Scott is remembered for his…
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1944 – 2024
In the words of Charles Dickens, “There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor.” This quote encapsulates the life of Judith K. Abacherli, who was born on May 21, 1944, in Chico, California, and passed away on April 3, 2024, in Amarillo, Texas. Known for her funny, spirited, witty,…
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1932 – 2024
Johnnie Mae (Cortez) Edwards was ushered to her heavenly home April 1, 2024, with loved ones by her side. She was born March 20, 1932, in Amarillo, Texas to the late Supt. H.W. Cortez and Thenolia Cortez. A Celebration of Life Service celebrating Johnnie Mae will be held at 7:00 p.m. Monday, April 8, 2024,…
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1954 – 2024
Becky Aleta Wheeler, 69, of Amarillo, passed away April 1, 2024. She was born December 27, 1954, in Amarillo, to Frank and Ruth Pauline (Harvey) Kyle. Amarillo remained her cherished home throughout her lifetime. Becky had an innate ability to light up any space she entered, her laughter both infectious and healing. Her love for…
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2024
Israel Ramos, 50, of Amarillo, Texas passed peacefully on March 31, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was content with his Bible, a paintbrush, and some good music. Israel’s ability to make people feel seen and heard was a gift that endeared him to many. Israel saved numerous individuals mentally, spiritually, and physically. Israel was…
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1952 – 2024
Ruby Joan Overbeck Mannis was born on November 2, 1952, to Fern and Harold Overbeck in Beatrice, Nebraska. The Overbeck family moved to Bloom, Kansas in 1953 when Harold was transferred with Natural Gas Pipeline. They lived in a station house at the gas plant until 1963, when the family moved the station house into…
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1963 – 2024
Gary Raymond Moody, 60, of Amarillo, passed away March 7, 2024. He was born August 19, 1963, in Amarillo, to Billy Earl and Ramona Joyce (Stewart) Moody. A Celebration of Gary’s Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 18, 2024, at Bykota Baptist Church, 4022 N.E. 26th St., in Amarillo. Gary was preceded…
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1958 – 2024
Jeffrey Lewis “Hope” Jackson, 65, of Amarillo, passed away March 13, 2024. He was born November 24, 1958 in Indianapolis, Indiana. On that day, an angel was born. He was the only boy of five children. From then on, he was the center of attention. As he grew, he was sure to be a star…
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1948 – 2024
Arthur Lee “Archie” Raney, 76, of Amarillo passed away March 14, 2024. He was born January 23, 1948, in Picher, Oklahoma to Willard John and Lorraine Raney. Archie was born in Picher, Oklahoma and moved to Dumas, Texas as a child. He served in the Army from 1968 to 1970. Archie worked at Diamond Shamrock…
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1983 – 2024
Christopher Ramirez, 40, of Owatonna, Minnesota, passed away March 10, 2024. He was born March 12, 1983, in Plainview to Clara Ramirez and Abundio Ramirez of Plainview. Chris attended elementary school at St. Mary’s Catholic School, in Owatonna, Minnesota, where he lived for most of his life. He always had a love for rap music…
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1948 – 2024
Connie Lynn Howe, a proud veteran of the US Navy, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, February 18, 2024, with her family by her side. Connie was born on July 2, 1948, to Russell and Dorothy Howe in Amarillo, Texas. She was the eldest of four to Lorrie, Lisa and Tim. After her graduation…
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