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.
1955 – 2024
Mark (Marcus) Alan Stephens, 68, died Monday, January 8, 2024. Mark was born on June 15, 1955, in Amarillo, Texas. He has been a lifelong resident of Amarillo. He graduated from Palo Duro High School in 1973. Mark was always very athletic. He was an avid snow skier. He also played in the Local Pool…
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1966 – 2024
Zapata Live Stream Please join us 15 minutes before the service or click the yellow link below. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86590674261?pwd=cbIWTHGqiTNp54XqwWnQFgX2pbfRED.1 Elijio Zapata, 57, of Amarillo, passed away January 11, 2024. He was born March 26, 1966, in Lubbock to Francisco Javier Barbosa Zapata and Jesusita “Susie” Sosa. Elijio was an amazing son, father and grandfather. He was…
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2011 – 2024
Eden Malaine Soliz, 12, was born July 12, 2011, to Alessandra Soliz, in Amarillo. She passed away surrounded by her loving family in Ft. Worth, Texas at Cook Children’s Hospital. Although faced with many adversities, Eden lived a fuller life than anyone ever anticipated. She might have seemed a “cranky” person to some, but she…
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John Venable, 78, of Amarillo, passed away December 26, 2023. He was born September 25, 1945, in Oneonta, New York to Frank and Margeurite Venable. John proudly served in the United States Army for eight years and fought in Vietnam War. He received a Purple Heart. He moved to Amarillo after his service, and married…
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Tommy Wilson Brian, 62, of Amarillo, Texas passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023. Tommy was born to Jack and Mary Brian in Dumas, Texas March 31, 1961. His memorial will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Journey Church in Amarillo, Texas. After graduating from Dumas High School, he went on to…
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2023
Elizabeth, known to most of us as Lizzie at the young age of 28, much quicker than expected and much too soon for all who knew her, passed away Monday December 18, 2023, after a very short bout with cancer. The family and friends will gather to celebrate Lizzie’s life at 1:00 p.m., Friday, December…
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1944 – 2023
Carol Ann Kinney, 79, of Amarillo, passed away December 17, 2023. She was born August 27, 1944, in San Pablo, California to Elmer Jack and Bessie L. (Fuller) Jones. Carol had a beautiful smile that matched her heart. She loved her son, Joe Simms unconditionally. He was always amazed that she knew her neighbors, and…
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1947 – 2023
Jay Edward Lile, of Amarillo, passed into his heavenly home Thursday, December 14, 2023, at the age of 76. Jay was born December 4, 1947, in Liberal, Kansas to Glen Robert Lile and Vera Long Lile. He graduated from Guymon High School, joined Oklahoma Military Academy and later attended Oklahoma State University. Jay married Eva…
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1966 – 2023
Ronnal Wesley Donaghy, 57, of Amarillo, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Thursday, May 12, 1966, in Carrizozo, New Mexico to Judy Ray. A Memorial Service celebrating Ronnal’s life will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Hillside Christian Church West Campus, in the…
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1944 – 2023
With a heart that overflowed with love, a spirit as vibrant as a summer’s day, and a faith as steadfast as a mountain, Cynthia Ann Collier, fondly known as Cindy Collier, completed her earthly journey on December 6, 2023. Born on July 27, 1944, in Dallas, Texas, Cynthia’s life was a tapestry woven with threads…
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1967 – 2023
Tammy Marie Seekings, 55, of Amarillo, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023, with her family at her side. She was born December 22, 1967, in Dunkirk, New York to Marilyn Seekings. A Funeral Service honoring Tammy’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Lighthouse Funeral Home Chapel, 3707 Wolflin Ave.…
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2023
Nuestro padre fue un gran orgullo para todos nosotros. Vino a este mundo a demonstrar a toda la gente que lo rodeaba que no hay cosas imposibles de los sucesos de la vida que te puedan pasar que no se pueda superar. Fue un señor guerrero. Busco la amera de sacar adelante a su familia…
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