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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.

Bettye Cox Wallace

Bettye Cox Wallace

Jun 17, 2023

Bettye Cox Wallace, 95, of Canyon, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at the First Methodist Church Canyon with Rev. Rick Enns officiating. Private interment will be in Happy Cemetery. Bettye was born in August 1927 in Goodnight, Texas to W.C. "Nealy" and Margaret (Newberry) Cox. She received a...

Elida 'Lydia' Baes

Elida 'Lydia' Baes

Jun 13, 2023

Elida 'Lydia' Baes, 74, of Amarillo, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Services will be at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, June 16, 2023 at Diversity Church in Amarillo with Mark England officiating. Lydia was born on August 7, 1948 in Three Rivers, Texas to Julio and Jovita (Rosales) Benavides. She married Marcial Baes on January 24, 1992 in San...

James Byron Lair

James Byron Lair

Jun 12, 2023

James Byron Lair, 96, of Canyon, entered the arms of the Lord on June 12, 2023. Memorial services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, June 23, 2023 at South Georgia Baptist Church with Karen Wells and Austin Hicks officiating. Inurnment will follow at Llano Cemetery. James was born on February 28, 1927 in Canyon to Thomas and Gladys (Avent)...

Lewis J. Tversky

Lewis J. Tversky

Jun 10, 2023

Lewis J. Tversky, 77, of Canyon, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Brooks Chapel. A private family memorial service will be held. The date and time for a public celebration-of-life ceremony will be announced in the coming days. Lewis was born on August...

Kathy Williams

Kathy Williams

Jun 8, 2023

Kathy Williams, 67, of Happy, Texas and Stonewall, Colorado, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Services will be at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon, Texas with Rev. Gene Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Dreamland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 6:30 P.M. on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at...

Trella Len Bergenstein

Trella Len Bergenstein

Jun 7, 2023

Trella Len Bergenstein, 53, of Clarendon, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Graveside services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, June 12, 2023 at Dreamland Cemetery in Canyon with David Bagwell, associate pastor of Living Water Christian Fellowship, officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Brooks Chapel in...

David Joseph Schulte

David Joseph Schulte

Jun 4, 2023

David Joseph Schulte, 74, of Happy, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023. Services will be at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, June 9, 2023 at the Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church of Happy with Father Alvin Tshuma as celebrant. A Vigil and Rosary will be held on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. at Brooks Chapel in Canyon....

Don Pruitt

Don Pruitt

May 31, 2023

Don Pruitt, 80, of Amarillo, passed away on Wednesday, May 31,2023. Graveside services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, June 5, 2023 at Llano Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Monday at Brooks Chapel in Canyon. Don was born on June 20, 1942 in Greenville, South Carolina to Aubrey and Ruby (Henry)...

Barney L. Durham

Barney L. Durham

May 30, 2023

Barney L. Durham, 80, of Amarillo, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Barney was born October 8, 1942 in Roswell, New Mexico to Melvin and Nora (Flournoy) Durham. He graduated from Roswell High School. He was a veteran of the Army National Guard. Barney was a new car...

Bobbie Joyce Wilhite

Bobbie Joyce Wilhite

May 29, 2023

Bobbie Joyce Wilhite, 86, of Amarillo, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023. Memorial services will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Victory Baptist Church, 1211 FM 1151, Amarillo, TX 79118, with Preacher Wayne Smith officiating. Bobbie was born March 16, 1937 in Amarillo, Texas to Nolan and Lorene (Neeley) Judy. She attended Panhandle schools and Frank Phillips...

Mickey Jobe Abbott

Mickey Jobe Abbott

May 26, 2023

Mickey Jobe Abbott, 74, of Canyon, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023. Services will be 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at University Church of Christ with David Lough, Bob Shepard, and Jonathan Page officiating. Burial will be at Dreamland Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 30, from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. at Brooks Chapel. Mickey's...

Ludene Grush

Ludene Grush

May 18, 2023

Ludene Grush, 91, of Canyon, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Memorial services will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Brooks Chapel with David Lough officiating. Ludene was born on July 27, 1931 in Tulia, Texas to George and Louise (Spradley) Tucker. She was a graduate of Tulia High School. Ludene married her first husband, Pete Curtis,...

Laura J. Levitt Harper

Laura J. Levitt Harper

May 18, 2023

Laura J. Levitt Harper, 61, of Amarillo, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Laura was born in Amarillo, Texas on July 22, 1961 to Kenneth and Beryl (Renner) Levitt. She married her best friend, Timmie Harper. Laura was full of joy and loved taking care of others. She didn't have children of her own, but she loved her nieces...

Jesse Jones

Jesse Jones

May 16, 2023

Jesse Monroe Jones, 94, of Canyon, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at St. Ann's Catholic Church with Rev. Scott Raef as Celebrant. Interment will be at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Umbarger. Rosary will be at 6:00 P.M. on Friday, May 19 at Brooks Chapel. Arrangements are...

Shirley Payne

Shirley Payne

May 16, 2023

Shirley Joyce Elliott Payne, 89, of Canyon, Texas passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. The family is having a memorial service at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at the Happy Methodist Church. Followed by refreshments at the home of Bonnie Payne, 3008 County Road 6, about 3 miles SW of Happy. Shirley was born December 6th, 1933...

Mona G. Mattingly

Mona G. Mattingly

May 14, 2023

Mona G. Mattingly, 76, of Canyon, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Brooks Chapel. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Mona was born on May 9, 1947 in New Albany, Mississippi to Carl Mack and Flossie (Whitehead)...

Allene Beets

Allene Beets

May 10, 2023

Allene Beets, 104, of Canyon, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. According to her birth certificate Allene was born on November 9, 1918, but she was actually born on November 18, 1918, in Webb City, Missouri to Murray and Stella (Kessler) Warinner. This error allowed for extra-long birthday celebrations, which she enjoyed thoroughly! She was a teacher in...

Apolinar Bustos, Sr.

Apolinar Bustos, Sr.

May 8, 2023

Apolinar Bustos, Sr., 97, of Amarillo passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023. Mass will be said at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, May 12, 2023 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Amarillo with Msg. Arturo Meza officiating. A vigil will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 11 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon with Deacon Gabe Rivas...

Dr. George Frausto

Dr. George Frausto

May 8, 2023

Dr. George Andrew Frausto of Canyon, Texas went to his heavenly home on Monday, May 8, 2023. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He was born to Julia Frausto on June 7, 1968 in Amarillo, Texas. He spent his youth riding his bike, making memories with his brothers, and pushing every limit set before him. In 1986, George...

Michelle Pearson

Michelle Pearson

May 6, 2023

Michelle Pearson, 47, of Amarillo, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Memorial services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at the First Assembly of God Church in Canyon with Rev. Jan Middaugh, pastor, officiating. Michelle was born on August 23, 1975 in Borger to Olen and Kathy (Irlbeck) Jennings. She married Shawn Pearson on July...

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