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B.R. “Walter” Reina-June 29, 2011
B.R. Reina, known as “Walter” to many of his friends, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2011. He was 85 years old.
Born on January 25, 1926, in Christine, Texas to Benito and Eulegia Reina. He grew up in Christine and moved to Amarillo in 1945. On July 18, 1949, he married Estefana Valdez in Amarillo and later moved to Borger, where he worked for 43 years as a machinist at Phillips Petroleum.
“Walter” was a beloved husband, father, and friend, and will be missed by all who knew him. His love of people, his devotion to his family, and his loyalty to “anything Texas” sports teams are the things most will remember about him.
A daughter, Margie Reina Solano, preceded him in death.
“Walter” is survived by his devoted wife, Estefana “Babe” Reina of Amarillo; a son, Ben Reina of Amarillo; a daughter, Rosemarie Whitley of Pampa; three brothers, Dave Reina and Tom Reina of Borger, and Jesse Reina of Lake Whitley, TX; a sister, Florence Sena of Borger; three grandchildren, Steve Solano and wife Macey, Heather Grady and husband Shawn and Ryan Holt; two great grandchildren, Emerson and Karsten Solano.
The family is very grateful to dear family friends Maria Gloria and Joe and Lela Garcia, for all the constant love and support in his final days. A special thank you to the nurses, staff, and volunteers at BSA Hospice for their kindness, compassion, and care.
A rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday evening at the Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Funeral mass will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 2, 2011 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church with Monsignor Joseph Tash as celebrant. Burial will be at Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to BSA Hospice, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79105.
Ida Ethel Thomas – July 25, 2011
Ida E. Thomas, 96, of Amarillo, died Friday, July 15, 2011.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 25, 2011 at Washington Avenue Christian Church with Jim Shelburne and Ed Modrick officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.
Mrs. Thomas was born on July 20, 1914 in Fort Sumner, NM to Jim and Dona Elder.
She married Herbert Thomas on June 18, 1932 in Clovis, NM. They lived in Amarillo from 1940-1950 where they owned the Thomas Bakery. She earned her BA at East Central State University in Ada, Oklahoma and her MA at Cal State Fullerton. She was a professor in the Business Department of Fullerton Junior College for about 25 years, retiring in 1983. She and Herb spent their retirement years in Sequim, WA. She returned to Amarillo in 2004 where she lived at Craig Retirement Community and Childers Place. She was a member of Washington Avenue Christian Church.
Ida was a State Tennis Champion twice. She won New Mexico Girls High School championship at 16 years of age, and, in 1949 she won the Texas Junior College Women’s championship. She enjoyed golf, bowling, and traveling.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers; and two sisters.
Survivors include her daughter, Alice Skinner and husband Forrest of Amarillo; sisters-in-law, Jean Cantwell of Riverside, CA and Joyce Elder of Midland, TX; and granddaughter, Laurie Allen and husband Matt of Austin, TX; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations should be made to the Washington Avenue Christian Church Building Fund, 3800 S. Washington St., Amarillo, TX 79110.
Kenneth Lee Hanchett Hanson – July 19, 2011
Kenneth Lee Hanchett Hanson, 86, of Amarillo died on Tuesday, July 19, 2011.
A memorial gathering will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday evening at the Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.
Kenneth was born on January 18, 1925 in Grand Island, Nebraska to Clark and Hazel Hanchett. He served in the U.S. Navy as an electrician mate from April of 1943 to March of 1946 aboard the USS Tweedy and USS Steele in the Atlantic and Pacific. Kenneth holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Kansas City. He married LaFerne Scott on November 15, 1955 in Amarillo. Kenneth owned Citizen Finance Company for fifty-three years. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the Amarillo Club and Amarillo Dinner Club. He enjoyed golf, dancing and good food.
Survivors include his wife, LaFerne Hanchett Hanson of the home; a son, Michael Hanchett Hanson of New York, NY; a brother, Dale Hanchett of Wichita, Kansas and nieces, nephews and loving family.
Ed Sanders – July 20, 2011
Ed Sanders, 91, of Stratford died on Wednesday, July 20, 2011.
Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in Stratford with Jason Stone officiating. Burial will be in the Stratford Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers at Stratford.
Mr. Sanders was born on April 25, 1920. He served his country in the U.S. Army and he married Elizabeth Ann Brewer in 1949 in McLean, Texas. Mr. Sanders was a member of the First Baptist Church in Stratford and was a longtime policeman.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Jewel and a brother, Howard.
Survivors include his wife, Liz Sanders of the home and a brother, Jerry Sanders of Levelland.
Viewing will be from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday at the Boxwell Brothers at Stratford.
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Velma Francis-July 20, 2011
Velma Francis, 73, of Amarillo died on Wednesday, July 20, 2011.
Memorial services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2011 at the Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd. with Dr. G.A. Roach officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.
Mrs. Francis was born on September 15, 1937 in Wheeler, Texas to Neal and Rose Davis. She graduated from Erick High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Jack Francis on July 20, 1956 in Erick, Oklahoma. They moved to Amarillo and raised their children. They became partners in MF Automotive where she worked as the office manager until her retirement. They built their retirement home and she took care of her husband. Mrs. Francis loved sewing, photography and taking care of her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Richmond and Preston Davis.
Survivors include her husband, Jack Francis of Amarillo; three sons, Mark Francis and wife Gail, Kim Francis and Lindal Francis and wife Connie, all of Amarillo; a daughter, Teena Kochendarfer and husband Kurt of Phoenix, AZ; eight grandchildren, Jeff Helton of Amarillo, Chris Helton and wife Natasha of Amarillo, Brandon Francis and wife Shauna of Spring, TX, Chelcee Francis of Amarillo, Jessica Masanotti and husband Nick, Adam Kochendarfer, Alyssa Kochendarfer and Kristina Kochendarfer, all of Phoenix; a brother, Odell Davis and wife Barbara of Amarillo; five sisters, Ruby Brown of Borger, Vineta Weiss and husband Glenn of Shamrock, Bettie Kirkland and husband James of Pampa, Linda Hall of Amarillo. Johnnie McGee and husband Ted of Sanford and eight great grandchildren.
Betty Helen Bledsoe Bischof – July 20, 2011
Betty Helen Bledsoe Bischof, 82, of Amarillo died on Wednesday, July 20, 2011.
Services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 22, 2011 at the Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd. with Deacon Blaine Westlake officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.
She was born in Plainview, TX on 6/6/29 (D Day!) to James and Brittie Bledsoe. She had two siblings Aurel “Ed”, and James Bledsoe, Jr. She met Raymond George Bischof while he was stationed at Reese Air Force Base in Lubbock, TX. They married on 7/6/57. They resided in a variety of locations during their Air Force career including: Lincoln, Nebraska, Goose Bay, Labrador; Chicopee, Massachusetts and upon retirement, settling in Amarillo, TX to raise their three children, Cynthia Bischof, James Bischof and Cathy Bischof Tate.
Betty was an avid golfer and shared her love of golf with her husband, son, grand children and golfing buddies. A little over a month and a half ago she even placed in a golf tournament! Bowling was another sport she loved and she participated in weekly leagues at Western Bowl with her daughter Cathy. Travelling to annual state bowling tournaments was also something she looked forward to. She also enjoyed a good game of dominoes with her friends at the Craig. One of her favorite activities was playing the slots! She would never pass up a trip to Vegas or Laughlin with family and friends! She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and was always willing to help others. Her grandchildren were the highlight of her life and she never missed a sporting event for any of them unless her health kept her from attending.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents James (1949) and Brittie (1998) Bledsoe; her two brothers James, Jr. (1949) and Ed (1999) as well as her spouse, Ray (2006).
She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Bischof and her special friend, David Pickett; James Bischof and his wife, Denise; Cathy Tate and her husband Tal. She had 4 grandchildren, Ashley and Sean Tate, and Aaron and Ryan Bischof and 4 grand pets, Rinnie, Bitsy, Tanner and Rocky. She considered PJ Cole and Ann Bailey as daughters as well.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Ryan Palmer Foundation, P.O. Box 32271, Amarillo, TX 79120.
Katherine Thomson Greiner-July 16, 2011
Katherine Thomson Greiner was an inspiring role model to others in her good works, forthrightness, and loyalty to her friends. Kay passed away on July 16, 2011 at the age of 81. For Kay, death came too soon, but in no better place than her beloved New Mexico.
Kay’s pioneering spirit and infectious humor entered the world on September 18, 1929 when she was born in Amarillo to Henry Thomson and Carol Shannon Thomson. The Thomsons had immigrated to Amarillo from Indiana where their extended family founded Wabash College. Growing up, she spent many a summer afternoon creating joyous childhood memories with her dear sister, Mary Carol Thomson.
Kay attended Waldemar Camp as a young girl, which sparked her love for the outdoors, sports, and teamwork; in adulthood, it inspired her to found a summer day camp for kids in Amarillo.
Kay was a cheer leader and proud graduate of Amarillo High School. Her many classmates became lifelong friends as well as a source of great comfort throughout her life.
Kay relished challenges, and this was evident in her decision to study a world away at Mills College in Oakland, California. But she was soon homesick for the Texan way of life so Kay returned to finish school and graduated from the University of Texas.
Before beginning her career, adventure further beckoned Kay and she seized the opportunity to travel all over Europe beginning by taking a freighter out of Galveston. It was truly the trip of a lifetime with her college friends.
Upon returning, Kay began her career in Dallas where she met her future husband Herbert Louis Greiner. Herb captured her heart with his unique Yankee style; they were married shortly thereafter and made their home in Amarillo.
Kay was a devoted mother to their two children, John Frederick and Edwin Thomson Greiner. She threw herself wholeheartedly into all of the children’s activities and showered them with unconditional love.
Her selflessness and commitment to volunteering led her to contribute many long years of service to the Amarillo Junior League, and she loved creating decorative arts that helped sustain the League’s charity work. Kay also loved participating in choir groups with many of her lifelong friends to bring joy to underprivileged and senior communities.
As Kay’s children began their lives, she channeled her boundless creativity and energy into new projects, one of which led her to become a successful entrepreneur, establishing her own interior design business.
Her delight came full circle when Kay was blessed with four grandchildren: Isabel, Gabrielle, Lauren and Camille who were the light of her life. She never missed a chance for her rich and meaningful life to influence her beloved granddaughters. Many a treasured family gathering revolved around the girls and their grandmother, Cake.
Kay loved New Mexico and in recent years she shared her love of art with her artist, friend and mountain house neighbor, Chris Morel.
In 1999, Kay was honored for her 50-years of membership in the Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity, the first Greek-letter fraternity known among women.
Kay is deeply missed and will be forever remembered by her husband, Herb Greiner, sons Thom Greiner, Rick Greiner and his wife Valerie, her cousin Roberta Terrell, and the Peggy Thompson Wolfe, Doug Thompson, and John Thompson families. She is also remembered by Herb’s extended family—sisters Priscilla and Helen. Kay is predeceased by her beloved sister Carol Thompson McKean.
In Amarillo, friends are invited to a visitation with the family from 5 o’clock in the afternoon until 8 o’clock in the evening on Thursday, the 21st of July at 2603 Hawthorne Drive.
Funeral services will be held Friday morning July 22nd at 10 o’clock at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church with Rev. John Watson, officiating. Burial will be at Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Kay’s memory to the charity of your choice.
Marianne Flores-July 19, 2011
Marianne Flores, 39, of Amarillo died on Tuesday, July 19, 2011.
A rosary will be at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday evening at the Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Funeral mass will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 22, 2011 at Blessed Sacrament Church with Father Arturo officiating. Burial will be at Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.
Marianne was born on November 1, 1971 in Tucumcari, New Mexico to Raymundo and Mary Ortiz. She worked at several nursing homes in Amarillo.
Survivors include her husband, Emanuel Flores; a son, Michael Ortiz; a daughter, Jacqueline Sandoval; her father, Raymundo Ortiz and a brother, Octaviano Ortiz, all of Amarillo.
Peter Lyn Brown-July 17, 2011
Peter Lyn Brown, 51, formerly of Adrian, died Sunday, July 17, 2011, in Dallas.
Services are scheduled for 1:00 PM, Thursday, July 21, 2011, at First Baptist Church in Amarillo. The burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery at Vega. Arrangements are being provided by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2008 Paramount Blvd.
Peter was born in Amarillo on April 28, 1960. He grew up in Adrian and graduated from Adrian High School in 1978. He attended Texas A&M University and received his bachelor’s degree in accounting in 1982. He then went on to graduate from Baylor Law School in 1985.
He practiced law in Amarillo and Dallas and had been employed by Kreiss Collection in Chicago. He was currently employed as an Executive Loan Officer for Shelter Mortgage in Dallas. He was a former member of First Baptist Church Adrian, First Baptist Church Amarillo, and Park Cities Baptist Church Dallas. Peter was a very compassionate person who served on the board of many charities.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lem and Helen Biddle of Vega, Texas, Floyd and Ruth Brown of Adrian, Texas, and his aunts, Maxine Brown of Adrian, Texas, and Pat Biddle of Pueblo, Colorado.
He is survived by his parents, Billy Don and Elizabeth Ann Brown of Adrian, Texas; his brother, Dennis Don Brown and his wife Sarita of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; a sister, Amy Elizabeth Brown Villwock and her husband Scott of Kingwood, Texas; three nephews, Maston Floyd Brown and his wife Erin, William David Roy, and Michael William Villwock; four nieces, Kathryn Lorraine Brown, Karen Elizabeth Brown, Hannah Ruth Roy, and Megan Elizabeth Roy; one great niece, Guadalupe Sarita Brown; his aunts and uncles, Jimmy Brown, Phyllis and Bob Gruner, Jerry and Charlene Biddle, Nancy and John Jeffreys, many cousins, and numerous friends.
Peter had the uncanny ability to make someone laugh the instant he met them. Everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him, loved him.
The family request that memorial donations be made to The Master Plan at First Baptist Church Amarillo, 1208 South Tyler Street, or Memorial Park Cemetery at Vega.
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Ellen Modene Younger – July 16, 2011
Ellen Modene Younger, 42 of Amarillo, died Saturday, July 16, 2011.
Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at Trinity Fellowship Church West Sanctuary with John Love officiating. Burial will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.
Ellen graduated from Canyon High School and earned her bachelors degree from West Texas A&M and was a member of Trinity Fellowship Church.
Survivors include her mother, Rose Mary Younger of Amarillo; brother, Cary Younger and wife Marisa of Amarillo; grandmother, Modene Horton of Wellington; nephews Tyler and Zachary; three aunts, and numerous cousins and friends.
Memorial donations should be made Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 2201 Civic Circle, Amarillo, TX 79109.
Clifton Aynesworth Mann – July 15, 2011
Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church with The Right Reverend J. Scott Mayer, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of North West Texas officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.
Clifton Aynesworth Mann was born in Waco on January 29, 1945 to Nancy Milling Aynesworth Mann and Thomas Clifton Mann. Thomas Mann was a career U.S. Ambassador, and as a result, Clifton had the opportunity to live as a child and young adult in Venezuela, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, and Greece. He was multi-lingual and had a passion for theology, history, travel, cultural research, and archeology.
Clifton graduated from The Landon School for Boys in Washington, D.C. in 1963, Yale University with a Bachelor of Arts in 1967, the University of Texas School of Law with a Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1970, and from the Episcopal Seminary of the Southwest in Austin with a Master of Divinity in 1979. He was ordained Deacon in 1979 and Priest in 1980.
In 1970, Clifton was a law clerk in the Texas Supreme Court and then practiced law in Laredo until 1976.
Clifton served Christ Church, San Antonio; St. Michael’s, Austin; St. Stephen’s, Lubbock; and St. Andrew’s, Amarillo. He served his Diocese as a member and President of the Standing Committee, Member of the Executive Committee, alternate to General Convention, Dean of the Panhandle Deanery, and a member of the Ecclesiastical Court.
He married Jo Roberts Mann in 1991, and they are blessed with a combined family of six daughters and sons in law. The children are Elizabeth and Wayne Crouch and daughters Cleo, Grace, and Eleanor; Victoria and Paul Brown and children Hannah and Jonah; Caroline and Clifton Bennett and child Michal; Tamsen and Fred Cohagan and children Liam and Kailen; Caty and John Albert and children Ausley and Anna; and Aidan and Brian Reed and children Jordan, Logan, and Dylan.
Clifton loved his ministry, his children and grandchildren, and his church family. He had an insatiable curiosity and was sustained in his work by the challenge of teaching and preaching. His sense of humor was wonderfully clever and continuously surprised and delighted his friends and family.
Clifton is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and granddaughter.
Memorials may be sent to St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1601 South Georgia, Amarillo, Texas 79102 or the charity of choice.
