Obituaries
Amelia Sifuentes
October 12, 2025
Amelia Sifuentes, 94, of Dalhart, Texas, peacefully passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 16, 1931, in Lockhart, Texas, to Pedro and Felipa Hernandez, Amelia married Simon Sifuentes on October 3, 1949, in Dickens, Texas. Their union lasted an incredible 76 years and they were blessed with six children.
Amelia's passions included antiquing,...
Renee Mobley
October 7, 2025
Renee Mobley, 74, of Dalhart, Texas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. A heartfelt celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at New Life Church in Dalhart, with Minister Darren Elliot of CCF Church in Vega, officiating. The compassionate team at Dalhart Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been entrusted...
Vera Hancock
October 1, 2025
Vera Lorraine Firestone Hancock, 95, daughter of Leland Delmas Firestone and Eva Mae (Nickels) Firestone and beloved schoolteacher and pillar of the Dalhart, Texas community, passed away on October 1, 2025, in Dalhart, Texas. Born on February 9, 1930, in the same town she cherished throughout her life, Vera devoted her heart and soul to education and family, leaving an...
Madge Riherd
September 23, 2025
Madge Helen Riherd, born on January 14, 1932, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00am on Monday, September 29, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Dalhart, Tx. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. She was a cherished member of her community, known for her warmth and compassion. A dedicated professional, Madge worked...
Austin Smith
September 23, 2025
Austin Smith, 33, of Dalhart, TX, passed away on September 23, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas. He was born to Corinna and Barry Smith on May 4, 1992, in Clovis, NM. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. (MST), Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at the Elida Cemetery in Elida, NM. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 2:00...
Carmen D. Ramirez
September 21, 2025
Carmen D. Ramirez, 85, passed peacefully at home in Dalhart, TX surrounded by many loved ones. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church with Father Lawrence John celebrating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Ramirez will lay in state from 11:00am until 8:00pm on Friday,...
Mina Frazier
September 18, 2025
Mina Frazier, 85 of Dalhart, Texas, a beacon of love and laughter, found peace in the arms of her Heavenly father on September 18, 2025, in Ft. Worth, Texas, surrounded by her beloved family. Born on November 27, 1939, in Ansley, Nebraska, Mina's journey through life was marked by her unwavering spirit and deep-rooted affection for those around her. Her...
Ernie Martens Groening
September 17, 2025
Ernie Martens Groening, 2 months and 11 days old, of Dalhart, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, September 17,2025. He was born on July 6, 2025, in Amarillo, Texas, to Jacob and Agatha Groening.
Ernie was a precious little boy and was so full of joy.
Ernie is survived by his loving parents, Jacob and Agatha Groening; his 3 sisters Justina, Agatha, and...
Leroy Smallwood
September 10, 2025
Leroy Smallwood, 91, of Dalhart, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. He was born on December 30, 1933, in Matador, Texas, to Albert and Rilda Smallwood.
On April 27, 1952, Leroy married the love of his life, Jean Beeman, in Tucumcari, New Mexico. Accompanied by friends LaFaun Rankin and Jack Ward, the couple crossed state lines to marry, beginning...
Jean Brazeal
September 6, 2025
Jean Brazeal, 70, passed away at her home on September 6th, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
Memorial services will be held at 2 pm on September 13th, 2025, at the First Baptist Church in Dalhart with Donna Milton officiating. Arrangements and cremation are entrusted to Dalhart Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Jean was born on November 26, 1954, in Trinidad Colorado....
Westlynn Grace Zavala
September 4, 2025
In Loving Memory of Westlynn Grace Zavala
It is with broken hearts that we share the passing of sweet baby Westlynn Grace Zavala, who came into this world for only a brief moment on September 4, 2025, in Plainview, Texas. Though her time here was short, she was a precious gift of love and hope, forever treasured by her family.
A service...
Gary Lloyd Frost
August 31, 2025
Gary Lloyd Frost, 80, of Dalhart, Texas, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on August 31, 2025. He was born February 9, 1945, in Clovis, New Mexico, to Lloyd Wilson Frost and Mary Helen Rose Frost. Gary grew up in San Jon, NM, where he graduated high school before earning a degree in Business Administration from Eastern New Mexico...
J. Kuper
August 12, 2025
Carl Julius Kuper II “J.”, 69, lifelong resident of Dalhart, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in Amarillo. A Funeral Service celebrating J.’s life will be at 10:00 o’ clock in the morning on Monday, August 18, 2025, at First Baptist Church with Brother Kurtis Abla officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. The Kuper Family will welcome...
Judy Kay Lees
August 8, 2025
Judy Kay Lees was born on July 1, 1945, to Harmon Pate and Betty LeVick Pate in Brownwood, Texas. She passed away on August 8, 2025, in Dalhart, Texas.
She was raised in Altus, Oklahoma. She married Robert Mike Lees on May 31, 1963. They lived most of their years together in Tucumcari and Logan, New Mexico. Judy was a hairdresser...
Anita Brace
August 3, 2025
On August 2, 1948, Anita was born in Binger, Oklahoma, with a heart three sizes too big. She brought a mountain of joy to her parents, Inez (Griffith) and Joe Turner, and her three big sisters: Shirley, Evelyn, and Janice. In 1971, she decided to share her heart with James Brace of Dalhart, Texas, and they were married on November...
Phyllis Przilas
July 25, 2025
Mary Phyllis Przilas joined the Lord and her beloved Husband Melvin on July 25th. She was known lovingly by many as Phyllis Przilas. A story she would often share about her name is that if she had heard that name prior to marrying Melvin, she would have to rethink her answer in marrying him. This was one of the many...
Brenda Joyce McKinney
July 22, 2025
Brenda Joyce McKinney, 81 of Dalhart, formerly of Tucumcari, NM, left this world peacefully, surrounded by family, to be with her Lord and Savior on July 22, 2025. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Tucumcari, NM. A Celebration of Life Service is scheduled at 1:30pm (MST) on Friday, July 25, 2025 at First Baptist Church in...
Rebecca Katherine Garcia Romero
July 13, 2025
Rebecca Katherine Garcia Romero, 85, of Dalhart, passed away on July 13, 2025 in Amarillo. Graveside service will be held 10:00 AM on Sat, July 19, 2025, at Memorial Park Cemetery with Father John Lawrence officiating. Arrangements and cremation are entrusted to Dalhart Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Rebecca was born on July 1, 1940, in Corrumpa, New Mexico to Adolph...
Ruben Garcia
July 12, 2025
Ruben Garcia, de 56 años, de Dalhart, falleció el sábado 12 de julio de 2025, en Amarillo. La visita será de 1:00 PM a 9:00 PM el domingo 13 de julio de 2025, en la funeraria Dalhart. Los arreglos y la cremación han sido encomendados a la funeraria y servicios de cremación Dalhart.
Ruben nació el 27 de abril de 1969,...
Gary Usher
July 4, 2025
Gary Usher, 88 of Dalhart, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00am on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Dalhart Funeral Home Memorial Chapel. Gary will lie in state from noon until 6:00pm on Wednesday at the funeral home in Dalhart. Immediately following, the family will receive friends until 8:00pm that night...