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.
Esther Rajeswari Subburaj
Dec 6, 2023
Mrs. Esther Rajeswari Subburaj Adored Daughter, Cherished Wife, Treasured Mother, and Dearest Grandma June 4th, 1960 – December 6 th,2023 "For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain." (Philippians 1:21) Esther R Subburaj, 62, of Canyon, Texas, peacefully departed this world surrounded by her loved ones on December 6th 2023 at 4.31 pm at her daughter's...
Sylvia Rittenberry Tucker
Dec 5, 2023
Sylvia Rittenberry Tucker, 67, of Amarillo, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Memorial services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at the First Baptist Church Chapel in Amarillo with Dr. Trevor Brown, Associate Pastor, officiating. Sylvia was born on July 18, 1956 in Amarillo to Doug and Sue Rittenberry. She was a 1975 graduate of...
George Leslie Biffle
Dec 4, 2023
On December 4, 2023, Heaven gained another singer. George Leslie Biffle spent the last 82 years proving that, "Growing old isn't for sissies," by TRULY living. Memorial services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Polk Street Methodist Church in Amarillo with Rev. Lesly Broadbent officiating. George was born to Harold and Marguerite Biffle on September...
Dylan Blaine Thaggard
Dec 3, 2023
Dylan Blaine Thaggard, 25, of Amarillo, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, December 11, 2023 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon with his brother, Alan Graham, officiating. Burial will follow in Dreamland Cemetery. Dylan was born on September 24, 1998 in Amarillo. He attended Amarillo High School and Canyon High School, and...
Irene Deloris Greenfield James
Nov 27, 2023
Irene Deloris Greenfield James, 88, of Canyon, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023. There will be no public services. Even at 88 and battling leukemia, Irene was still spry and wiry. On the date that Irene died, family member Charlene was with her. Years earlier on the same date, Irene sat with Charlene as her husband was dying. Irene...
Jeremy Jackson
Nov 13, 2023
Jeremy Jackson, 49, of Amarillo, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023. Services will be at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon with Rodger Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Amarillo. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Friday, November 17, 2023 at Brooks Chapel. Jeremy...
Reba Ellen Hutzelman
Nov 9, 2023
Reba Ellen Hutzelman, 67, of Canyon, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Memorial services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, November 13, 2023 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon. Reba was born on November 27, 1955 in Lubbock to Forace Jackson and Reba (Studer) White. She was a graduate of Munday High School. She was an LVN and loved...
Alice Gertrude Allen
Nov 9, 2023
Alice Gertrude Allen, 90, of Canyon, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Mass will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, November 13, 2023 at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Canyon with Father Scott Raef as Celebrant. A vigil will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at Brooks Chapel. Burial will be in St. Mary's...
Virginia Kaye Venhaus
Nov 4, 2023
Virginia Kaye Venhaus, 82, of Happy, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023. Public viewing will be at Brooks Chapel in Canyon on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 7th and 8th, from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. followed by a Vigil to be held at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon. Private family Mass will...
Ava Book
Oct 25, 2023
Ava Book, 73, of Canyon, went to be with her Lord on October 25, 2023. Memorial services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at Brooks Chapel with Gene Jones officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 6:00 P.M. on Monday, October 30, 2023 at Brooks Chapel. Ava was born in Amarillo on December 9,...
Anita Gayle (Gibson) Lucero
Oct 25, 2023
Anita Gayle (Gibson) Lucero, 50, of Amarillo, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Trinity Fellowship Church - Student Ministry Center in Amarillo with Pastor Kyle Wilkinson officiating. Burial will follow at Llano Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 1,...
Lynn Ronald 'Ron' Lemon
Oct 16, 2023
Lynn Ronald "Ron" Lemon 85, of Canyon, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023. Services will be held at Brooks Chapel on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 10:00 A.M with Darren Dye officiating. Burial will follow at Dreamland Cemetery. The family will also be receiving friends on Monday, October 23, 2023, for a viewing from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. at...
Jessie Louise Hartwell
Oct 16, 2023
We celebrate the life of Jessie Louise Hartwell, 89, of Amarillo, Texas. Jessie peacefully passed on to the Father on Monday October 16, 2023. Memorial services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at the First Baptist Church Chapel, Amarillo with Rev. Corky Holland officiating. Private interment will be in Llano Cemetery. Jessie was born in Prairie...
Joe Bob Dulaney
Oct 14, 2023
Visitation for Joe Bob DuLaney will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Brooks Chapel in Canyon, Texas. He was called to his final resting place on October 14, 2023. Graveside Services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. on Friday, October 20, 2023 at Resthaven Cemetery in Lubbock with Eulogist Gil Vining, Pete Laney, Mike...
Elinor (Maureen) White
Oct 11, 2023
Elinor (Maureen) White nee Burkes, passed peacefully from this life on October 11 at 10 p.m. in Amarillo Texas. A visitation will be held from 3:00 to 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, October 16, 2023 at Wetumka Cemetery in Wetumka, Oklahoma. Maureen is...
Laverne Harwell Jackson
Oct 1, 2023
Laverne Harwell Jackson, 91, passed peacefully from this life on Sunday, October 1, 2023, in Canyon, Texas, surrounded by her family. She was born January 20, 1932, at the family farm in Oldham County, Texas, and was the middle child of W.A. "Zeb" and Bessie Hammer. She resided in Vega as a young girl, and she loved riding her horse...
Arthur Leland Shelton
Sep 30, 2023
Arthur Leland Shelton, 87, of Hereford, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023. Memorial services will be 10:30 A.M. Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Avenue Baptist Church in Hereford with Pastor Billy Joe Wall officiating. Born May 17, 1936 in Taft, California to Olin and Thelma Shelton. He was the 2nd of 5 children. Leland was a graduate of Dimmitt...
Mary Elizabeth 'Beth' Batenhorst
Sep 30, 2023
Mary Elizabeth 'Beth' Batenhorst, 66, of Canyon, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023. Services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, October 6, 2023 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Umbarger. Beth was born on March 5, 1957 in Hale County to Alton and Helen (Diuguid) Wyly. She received her Bachelor...
Theresa Deneen Paul
Sep 29, 2023
Theresa Deneen Paul, 59, of Lamesa, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023. Services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, October 2, 2023 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Canyon with Steve Friskup officiating. Burial will follow in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Brooks...
Donald Ray Grabbe
Sep 27, 2023
Donald Ray Grabbe, 68, of Hereford, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Memorial services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Living Water Christian Fellowship with Shane Nease, pastor, officiating. Don was born on January 23, 1955 in Amarillo to Oliver and Minnie (Wright) Grabbe. He attended Canyon High School and was a very talented...
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