Obituaries

Canyon, Texas Obituaries

Obituaries act as quiet reminders of the finite nature of our lives. Yet, for those who have recently experienced the death of a family member or friend, an obituary means so much more. It is a bittersweet reminder of all we've lost, but it can also help us to remember all we enjoyed while they were alive. If you have recently lost someone you love, we hope that you will accept our condolences.

Lisa Jeannine Lawrence

Lisa Jeannine Lawrence

Nov 12, 2024

Lisa Jeannine Lawrence was born October 30, 1949, and passed away on November 12, 2024, just a few weeks after turning 75. A memorial service to celebrate Lisa's life will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Canyon, Texas, at 11:00 AM on Thursday, November 21, 2024 with Brian Shane officiating. Please come as you are. Lisa struck out...

Albert Herrera

Albert Herrera

Nov 10, 2024

Albert Herrera, 49, of Happy, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Harvest Connexion Church in Amarillo with Curtis House officiating. Graveside services will be at 12:00 P.M. on Thursday at Happy Cemetery. Viewing will be on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 and Wednesday, November 13, 2024 from 10:00...

Patricia 'Pat' Pruett

Patricia 'Pat' Pruett

Nov 3, 2024

Patricia "Pat" A. Pruett, (88 years of age), of Canyon, TX, left her physical body with us, as her spirit instantly and joyfully joined her Savior and Lord on Sunday, November 3, 2024. A visitation will be held for the family to receive friends from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Brooks Chapel. Funeral services will...

Paula Jean Leigh

Paula Jean Leigh

Nov 1, 2024

Paula Jean (Stockton) Leigh, 73, of Canyon, Texas, passed away peacefully in her home on November 1, 2024, surrounded by a number of family members. Her cremation arrangements are under the care of Brooks Funeral Directors, with her ashes to be interned late next spring in Shockey Cemetery, Northwest of Ulysses, Kansas with numerous other members of the Leigh family....

Jackie Mcalpin Blair

Jackie Mcalpin Blair

Oct 28, 2024

Jackie McAlpin Blair, 85, of Canyon, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024. Services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, November 1, 2024 at the First Methodist Church of Canyon with Rev. Wendell Horn and Rev. Charlie Keys officiating. Burial will follow at Dreamland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 31,...

Tamera 'Tammy' Estrada

Tamera 'Tammy' Estrada

Oct 28, 2024

Tamera 'Tammy' Nell Taylor-Estrada, 60, of Edinburg, passed away on October 28, 2024. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon. A private burial will be in Dreamland Cemetery. Tammy was born on June 25, 1964 in Lubbock to Marvin Hays and Freda Ann (O'Neill) Taylor. She graduated...

Don Max Vars

Don Max Vars

Oct 27, 2024

Don Max Vars, 86, of Canyon, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Memorial services will be at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, November 1, 2024 at the First Baptist Church of Canyon with Rev. Bryan Houser officiating. Private burial will be in Dreamland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at...

Kyla Kaye Nelson

Kyla Kaye Nelson

Oct 24, 2024

Kyla Kaye Nelson was greeted by her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the age of 67. She passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her friends and family. Kyla was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and nurse. Born on December 15, 1956, in Belen, New Mexico to Beverly and Marvin Jones. Kyla graduated High School from...

John Earl Butterfield

John Earl Butterfield

Oct 24, 2024

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of my dad, John Earl Butterfield. Despite a stroke in April, his lifelong stubborn streak was still intact, and he stayed with us for another six months. Memorial services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, November 8, 2024 at the First Methodist Church of Canyon with Rev. Charlie Keys...

Glynn Don Hughes

Glynn Don Hughes

Oct 15, 2024

Glynn Don Hughes, 97, of Canyon, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, October 18, 2024 at Brooks Chapel with Jeff Messer officiating. Burial will follow at Dreamland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. on Friday at Brooks Chapel, prior to the service. Glynn Don was born...

Doretta Kay Bell

Doretta Kay Bell

Oct 9, 2024

Doretta Kay Bell, age 81, of Canyon, Texas entered the arms of Jesus on October 9, 2024 after a brief illness. Memorial services will be on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at Brooks Chapel with Greg Corona, Hillside Christian Church, officiating. Kay was born on November 17, 1942 to Jerry and Pauline (Parker) Albracht in Hereford, Texas. Kay...

Christopher Thomas Brown

Christopher Thomas Brown

Oct 8, 2024

Christopher Thomas Brown, 44, of Colorado Springs, CO went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, October 18, 2024 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon with Pastor Larry Rodgers, Pleasant Valley Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Dreamland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M....

Mae Morse

Mae Morse

Oct 7, 2024

Mae Morse, 87, of Canyon, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024. Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at Brooks Chapel with Rev. Terry Beavers, chaplain at Brookdale Senior Living, officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Mae was born on June 20, 1937 in Canadian, Texas to Millard and Edith (Richardson) Donaldson and...

Ernestine Mays

Ernestine Mays

Oct 5, 2024

Ernestine Mays, age 89, of Amarillo, TX, went to be with her Heavenly Father on October 5, 2024. Everyone knew her as Ernie, Grandma Ernie, sis or sister. Services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon with Jared Peddy officiating. Ernestine was born in Doddrige, AR, to Earnest and Meda Russell. The...

Wilma Jean Higginbotham

Wilma Jean Higginbotham

Oct 5, 2024

Wilma Jean Higginbotham, 81, of Amarillo, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, October 11, 2024 at the First Baptist Church Chapel, Amarillo with Rev. Corky Holland officiating. Private burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at...

Salomon "Sully" Valverde

Salomon "Sully" Valverde

Oct 4, 2024

Salomon "Sully" Cleto Valverde, 46, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024. Mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Canyon with Father Scott Raef as celebrant. Burial will follow at Dreamland Cemetery. A vigil will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Monday, October 7, 2024 at Brooks Chapel with...

Irma Louise Holt

Irma Louise Holt

Oct 2, 2024

Irma Louise Holt, 82, of Canyon, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, October 7, 2024 at the University Church of Christ with David Lough officiating. Burial will follow in Dreamland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at Brooks Chapel. Irma was...

Margaret Faye Dunn

Margaret Faye Dunn

Sep 29, 2024

Margaret Faye Dunn, 98, of Canyon, formerly of Onalaska, TX, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, October 4, 2024 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon with Pastor Jeff Cates officiating. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Houston National Cemetery. Margaret was born on April...

Grady Wayne 'G.W.' Chappell

Grady Wayne 'G.W.' Chappell

Sep 29, 2024

Grady Wayne 'G.W.' Chappell, 87, of Canyon, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at the First Baptist Church of Silverton with Pastor G.J. Walton officiating. Burial will follow at Silverton Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Brooks...

Jacki Faye Morgan

Jacki Faye Morgan

Sep 29, 2024

Jacki Faye Morgan, 73, of Canyon, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Jacki was born on May 5, 1951 in Nashville, Tennessee to Jess and Velma (Moore) Pearce. She grew up in Canyon and was a graduate of Canyon High School. She received her Bachelor of Education from West Texas...

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