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.
1947 – 2023
Rita Coronado Moreno, age 76, of Amarillo Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by her family on June 23, 2023, in Amarillo. Rita was born on May 22, 1947, to José Raquel Moreno Bouche and Nohemi Bocanegra De Moreno in Juarez, Chihuahua Mexico. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00…
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1937 – 2023
William Joseph Amero, born on October 31, 1937, in Boston, MA, USA, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2023. He was a kind, big-hearted man who was loved by many and will be missed by all who knew him. William dedicated a large portion of his life to helping others, spending 13 years in the…
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1956 – 2023
Dennis Sprouse 67, of Amarillo TX stepped from this earth to his eternal home June 12, 2023. He was born to William “Bill” D. Sprouse and Rutha B. Sprouse February 26, 1956, in Oklahoma. Dennis was a man that enjoyed the simplicity of life, family and friendship. He was a man of few words, but…
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1959 – 2023
Deborah Lynn Norman, known affectionately to friends and family as Debbie, was born on February 26, 1959, in Chicago, IL, and passed away on June 19, 2023. Deborah was a loving, loyal, supportive, and generous soul who touched the lives of many with her vibrant spirit. As Maya Angelou once said, “People will forget what…
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1951 – 2023
David William Griffis, age 71, passed away in Amarillo on June 13, 2023, following complications from surgery. He was born on October 8, 1951, in Tokyo, Japan, the son of Lt. Col. Henry H. Griffis and Martha Carroll Griffis. David graduated from Douglas MacArthur High School in San Antonio. He pursued higher education at Texas…
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1966 – 2023
With great sorrow, we announce the passing to glory of Daniel Alfred Boyd. He was born October 23, 1966 and passed Friday, June 16, 2023 at 56 years old in Amarillo, Texas where he was proud to call his home. Daniel was born to David and Mary Boyd in Biloxi, Mississippi. Funeral Services will be…
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2023
John “Duke Wayne” Lavender 46 of Amarillo Texas passed away June 14, 2023, in Amarillo Texas. John was a graduate of Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch in 1995. John was born to Carl David Lavender and Donna Gail Brown in 1976. Growing up at Boys Ranch instilled a sense of respect, a strong work ethic and…
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1964 – 2023
Emily “Oatmeal” Grace Diaz went to be with the Lord on June 12, 2023. She was 58 years old. She was born on June 26, 1964 to parents Desmond Dwayne Dallas and Anna Belle Dallas in Amarillo, Texas. Emily graduated from Palo Duro High School in 1982. She won first place in a state-wide typing…
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1940 – 2023
Glenna Ruth Whitten, 82, of Amarillo, Texas passed away June 10, 2023, surrounded by her family, in the comfort of her home. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 25, 2023, at Lighthouse Funeral Home Chapel, 3707 Wolflin Ave., Amarillo, Texas. Glenna was born September 21, 1940, in Seymour Texas, to Betty…
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1957 – 2023
Penny Fay Etheredge, a compassionate, humble, loving, and supportive woman, passed away on June 10, 2023, at the age of 65. Born on July 17, 1957, in Canyon, Texas, Penny lived a life full of love, laughter, and cherished memories. As Maya Angelou once said, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people…
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1943 – 2023
Eva Cornell, 80, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023. She was born July 30, 1943 in Amarillo, to the late Benigno and Magdalena Chavez. She married Jackie Cornell and was a hairdresser for many years. Eva will be greatly missed by all who loved and cherished her. She was preceded in death…
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1955 – 2023
Sheryl Laverne Scifres, a generous, creative, adventurous, and supportive woman, passed away on June 10th, 2023, in Amarillo, Texas. Born on January 9th, 1955, in Amarillo, TX, USA, to Lawrence Erdman and Wilma Cox, Sheryl lived her life to the fullest. She was fondly known as “Nana” to her loved ones and had a passion…
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