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.
1944 – 2022
Luis Cortez, 78, of Amarillo, passed away August 31, 2022. He was born April 29, 1944, in Amarillo, to Valentin Cortez and Socorro (Gonzales) Cortez. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 3, 2022, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic…
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1960 – 2022
Samuel “Sammy” Lejia Rodriguez of Amarillo, Texas, gained his wings August 28, 2022. Sammy was born on September 18, 1960, to Domingo Rodriguez and Esmeralda Leija. He was the oldest of 15 children. Sammy grew up in Uvalde, Texas. Growing up he had a passion for Lowrider cars and boxing. He loved all genres of…
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1942 – 2022
Jimmy Williams, 80, of Amarillo, passed away August 28, 2022. He was born August 14, 1942, in Red River County, Texas, to John Calvin Williams and Mattie Lee Tiffie. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Jim was a cowboy his whole life. He enjoyed old western movies and telling stories of…
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1975 – 2022
Heather L. Green, 46, from Amarillo, passed away August 25, 2022, surrounded by family. She was born in Amarillo, Texas October 17, 1975, to Dorothy Boyett and Don Thompson. There will be a memorial for Heather at 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Destiny’s Garden, 1134 E. Loop 335 South in Amarillo Texas.…
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2022
Joseph Wheeler, 43, of Amarillo, passed away August 18, 2022. He was born December 22,1978 in Amarillo to Ricky and Darla Wheeler. A gathering to celebrate Joseph’s life will be held today, August 27, at 2:00 p.m. at Lighthouse Chapel, 3707 Wolflin Ave. Viewing will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time at 2:00 pm.…
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1948 – 2022
Bonnie Jay Seale, 74, of Amarillo, passed away on August 24, 2022. She was born January 24, 1948, in Long Beach, California, to Joseph Austin and Mary Yates Austin. There will be a celebration of Bonnie’s life held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 9204 Lexford Dr. in Amarillo.
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2022
El 23 de agosto de 2022 falleció Martín Carrillo, amado esposo y padre de cuatro hijos a la edad de 51 años. Martín nació en San Isidro del Salto Jerez Zacatecas México el 3 de marzo de 1971, hijo de Felipe y María Odilia Carrillo. Martín tenía seis hermanos y dos hermanas. Se casó con…
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1955 – 2022
Dennis Paul Bailey, 67, of Amarillo, TX, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 14, 2022. Memorial services will be held on August 20, 2022, at 11:30 am, South Georgia Baptist Church, 5209 Georgia St. in Amarillo. Dennis was born May 16, 1955, to Joseph and Pauline Bailey in Amarillo. He was named after…
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2022
Mary Jane Ulrey, age 70, passed away on August 13, 2022, in her loving home from natural causes. At her time of passing, she was accompanied by her granddaughter Jessica Ritter, great-granddaughter Amaya Knoop, as well as a family friend. Mary was such a diligent daughter, loving mother and “Nana.” Born in Breese, Illinois she…
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1967 – 2022
Gloria Jean Sandoval was a caring mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world suddenly on August 9, 2022, at the age of 54. She was born December 19, 1967, to Leonardo, Sr. and Juanita Sandoval. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 19, 2022, at Lighthouse Chapel, 3707…
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1971 – 2022
Melissa Marie “Missy” Childers, 51, of Amarillo, passed away on August 9, 2022, in Amarillo. She was born April 17, 1971, in Waynesville, Missouri, to Elmer C. Rigsby, Jr. and Patricia Rigsby. While Missy’s family grieves her loss, they are choosing to remember Missy in a way that honors her spirit. A Celebration of Life…
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1962 – 2022
Laura Ruth Potter, age 60 years old, of Amarillo, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by her friends and family on August 8, 2022. An informal memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at her home 11309 Lisbon St Amarillo, Texas Laura Ruth Potter was…
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