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.
Vera Garringer
Dec 13, 2025
Memorial services for Vera Garringer, of Dallas, formerly of Amarillo, will be on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at Brooks Chapel in Canyon with Mark Weeks officiating.
Vera was born on August 2, 1937, in Arkansas to Chester and Fannie (Dosey) Garringer and was raised in Amarillo, Texas. She later moved to Waxahachie and currently lived in Dallas. Her...
Jimmy Owen
May 8, 2026
Jimmy Owen, 77, of Amarillo, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026. The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Brooks Chapel in Canyon. Private interment will be in Belvieu Cemetery in Rotan, Texas.
Jimmy was born on December 27, 1948, in Rotan, Texas to James Campbell and Vesta (Coppage) Owen. He...
Leah Rhea Oakley
Apr 23, 2026
Leah Rhea Oakley, 62, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, surrounded with so much love from her family.
Born on March 6, 1964, in Borger, TX, to Charles (Chuck) Oakley (deceased) and Nancy Oakley. From the very beginning, her life was marked by a gentle spirit and a love for those around her. She was always surrounded by family where...
LaWanda Rae Beck
Apr 23, 2026
LaWanda Rae Beck, of Amarillo, passed away on April 23, 2026. Memorial services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at Lake Tanglewood Community Church with Pastor Jon Kohler officiating. Private burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Wanda was born on March 17, 1940, to Alma and Otto Swilling in Blair, Oklahoma. She graduated from Tucumcari, New...
Cynthia (Goodwin) Warren
Apr 21, 2026
In loving memory of Cynthia (Goodwin) Warren, who peacefully departed this world and entered the presence of her beloved Savior on April 21, 2026, at the age of 75. Cynthia’s life was a tapestry woven with love, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to education and family, but nothing surpassed her love for Jesus! She passed away surrounded by the warmth...
Marguerite 'Marny' Flood
Apr 19, 2026
Marguerite ‘Marny’ F. Heiselman Flood, 96, of Canyon, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church with Father Scott Raef as celebrant. A rosary will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Brooks Chapel.
Marguerite, lovingly known by all as ‘Marny’,...
Sam LaGrone
Apr 17, 2026
Sam LaGrone, 79, of Amarillo, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026. Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, April 24, 2026 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon with Chris Downer officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Brooks Chapel.
Sam was born on...
Mary A. Winters
Apr 16, 2026
Mary A. Winters, 91, of Canyon, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Memorial services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, April 20, 2026 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon with Shane Nease, pastor of Living Water Christian Fellowship, officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at Brooks Chapel. Private...
Dan Daniel
Apr 6, 2026
Dan Daniel, 65, loving husband and father, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026. Services will be at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Freedom Fellowship Church in Canyon with Darren Dye, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Dreamland Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 10, 2026 from 5:00 to 6:00 P.M. at Brooks Chapel.
Dan...
Josephine Lopez
Apr 4, 2026
Josephine Lopez, 97, of Canyon, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. A vigil and Rosary will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church. The funeral Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at St. Ann’s, with Father Scott Raef as celebrant. Interment...
Kena ''Gran Gran'' Reno
Mar 30, 2026
Kena Michelle Reno, also known as Sissy and most famously known as Gran Gran, 57, of Cleburne Tx, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones. Graveside services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Dreamland Cemetery with Deacon Brian Lewis officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 6:00 P.M....
Eldon Dudley
Mar 30, 2026
Eldon Dudley, 96, of Canyon, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026. Memorial services will be at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, April 6, 2026 at Brooks Chapel with Rev. Matt Wolfington, pastor of First Methodist Church of Canyon, officiating.
Eldon was born in Apache, Oklahoma on September 11, 1929 to Harvey and Maudie Mae (Moore) Dudley. While growing up in Apache,...
Stanley Price
Mar 19, 2026
Stanley Price, 78, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply. A service celebrating Stan’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 23, 2026, at Brooks Chapel. The family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Brooks Chapel.
Stan was born on July...
David Earl Gatz
Mar 5, 2026
David Earl Gatz, 68, of Amarillo, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Graveside services will be at 9:00 A.M. on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Dreamland Cemetery in Canyon followed by a memorial service at 10:30 A.M. at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Amarillo with Rev. Dr. Tyler Taber officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M....
Earl Clay Dallas
Mar 4, 2026
Earl Clay Dallas, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, 96, of Amarillo, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Masonic Rites will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Brooks Chapel. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
Earl was born on June 11, 1929, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Earl Richard and Marie Caroline...
Katherine 'Kathy' Simpson
Mar 3, 2026
Katherine (Kathy) Virginia (Bement) Simpson, 89, of Whitewright, formerly of Canyon, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, March 9, 2026 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon with David Bagwell officiating. Private burial will be in Dreamland Cemetery.
Kathy was born on March 28, 1936, in O’Brien, Texas to Chester Lewis and Liddie Belle...
Robert "Ace" Goodman
Feb 26, 2026
Robert “Ace” Goodman, 58, of Happy, Texas, passed from this life suddenly on February 26, 2026, following a heart attack. He was born on April 1, 1967, in Lafayette, Indiana, to Raymond and Angelina Watson Goodman. He now rests in the hands of Jesus. Memorial services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Holy Name of...
Howard 'Sarge' Blevins
Feb 25, 2026
Howard ‘Sarge’ Blevins, 86, of Canyon, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Brooks Chapel.
Howard was born on April 28, 1939, in Marion, Virginia to William and Mary (Crewy) Blevins. He joined the U.S. Army while still in high school and married Gracie Mae...
Bernadine Mary Hawthorne
Feb 25, 2026
Bernadine Mary Hawthorne, 79, of Amarillo, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Services will be at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Canyon Hills Church of Christ with Lyndon Latham officiating. Burial will follow at Dreamland Cemetery in Canyon. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 4:00 P.M. on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Brooks Chapel.
Mary...
Rick Moldenhauer
Feb 22, 2026
Rick Moldenhauer, 70, of Canyon, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Brooks Chapel with David Timmons officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 6:00 P.M. on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Brooks Chapel.
Rick was born on May 13, 1955 in Amarillo to Clarence and Lilly...
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