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.
1939 – 2023
Madelyn Kay Jones, age 83, of Amarillo, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 13, 2023. She was born on December 16, 1939, to Lillian Galloway and Nathaniel Walton of Los Angeles, California. Memorial services will be held at Messiah’s House, 6901 Bell St. on Wednesday May 17, 2023, at noon.…
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1943 – 2023
Carole Faye (Nichols) Best went to her heavenly home on May 13, 2023, surrounded by her family. Carole was born April 27, 1943, in Stamford, Texas to Oree and Ruble Nichols. In 1978, Carole married the love of her life, William Paul Best, Sr. They were married for 47 years. She is preceeded in death…
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2023
Isaac Rodarte, Sr., age 81, passed away on May 15, 2023. Isaac was born in Chihuahua, Mexico to Raul Medrano and Soledad Rodarte. Isaac married Cristina Holguin. She preceded him in death October 21, 2020. Isaac was a very hardworking man, he provided well for his family. He worked for years until his retirement at…
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1958 – 2023
Vivian was born on January 14, 1958 in Augusta, Georgia to Everett and Elaine Cox, both formally of the Texas Panhandle area. Vivian’s father was in the Army at the time of her birth and they remained in Augusta until 1959 when he got out of the service and the family moved to Farmington, New…
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2023
Aaron Garcia, 71, falleció el día 9 de mayo, 2023, en Lubbock, Texas con su familia a su lado. Nació en México el 30 de junio, 1951. Le sobreviven sus hijos, Esteban Garcia, Yesenia Hernández, Obdulia Garcia, Macrina Garcia, y Erika Garcia. Servicios fúnebres serán a las 2:00 pm, jueves, el día 11 de mayo,…
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1973 – 2023
Nora Flores, 50, of Amarillo, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior, surrounded by her family May 10, 2023, in Amarillo. She was born January 16, 1973, in Fabens, Texas to Javier and Maria Flores. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday May 13, 2023, at Lighthouse Funeral Chapel, Amarillo,…
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1978 – 2023
Jody Len Briggs, 44, died May 1, 2023, peacefully at his home in Amarillo, Texas. Jody was born October 13, 1978, in Amarillo, Texas, to Jackie Cox and Ron Briggs. He attended Randall High School in Amarillo. He continued his education with courses at Amarillo College. Jody spent his career primarily in sales where he…
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2021 – 2023
Marc “AJ” Soria-Ochoa Jr, 2, passed away on May 1, 2023. AJ was born March 31, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas to Marc Soria-Ochoa Sr. and Scarlett Little. He was a healthy baby until his stroke in June of 2021 which resulted in many health issues. Despite all his obstacles he faced in his short…
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1952 – 2023
Saundra Jo Clifton passed to be with the Lord April 29, 2023, in Amarillo, Texas. Sandy Clifton was born a Ding Dong Dolly of Dumas, Texas March 15, 1952, graduating from Dumas High School. She maintained a job as an office clerk in Lubbock, Texas for many years. In her retired years she was active…
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1940 – 2023
Maria Izabel dos Santos, 82, of Amarillo passed away April 21, 2023. She was able to spend the last few years of her life with her only daughter and family. Her family is holding a Memorial Service celebrating Maria’s life at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, April 27, 2023, at MediPark, Amarillo. Maria was born May 24,…
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1937 – 2023
Carol Ann Hogan, 85, loving mother, passed away April 20, 2023. Carol was born December 1, 1937, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Benjamin and Florence White. Carol devoted her life to her three children who all became successful because of her influence. After she raised her children, she went on to be a successful businesswoman…
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1960 – 2023
James Lloyd “Jimmy” Albert of Amarillo, Texas passed away at home after a prolonged illness on April 19, 2023. Jimmy was born July 16, 1960, in Dallas, Texas and was 62 years old at the time of his passing. He was an avid musician. In his youth, Jimmy was a light technician for bands such…
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