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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Sep 16, 1933 — Dec 25, 2025
Merkel
Dolores Guadalupe Amaya, age 92, passed peacefully on Thursday, December 25th,
2025.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. December 30th, 2025 at Immaculate Heart of
Mary Church with interment at Sweetwater Cemetery. Father Josh Gray will officiate.
A prayer service/visitation will be Monday December 29th, 2025 from 6:30 PM until
8:00 PM at McCoy Chapel of Memories.
Dolores is survived by her sister Anna Carranza-Amos of Waxahachie, Texas. Her
daughters, Janie Whitehorn of Duncanville, Texas, Rosa Amaya of Sweetwater, Texas,
Lena Smith of Merkel, Texas and Francis Hilario of Big Spring, Texas. She is also
survived by her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.
Dolores was proceeded in death by her parents Apolonio and Juanita Carranza,
brothers and sisters and her son, Ricky Amaya.
Dolores was born on September 16th, 1933 in Roby, Texas and grew up in Nolan, Texas.
Dolores enjoyed sitting at her home quilting blankets. She loved gardening and
watching her hibiscus plants bloom. She also enjoyed cooking meals for her family.
Pallbearers will be Ralph Martinez Jr., Jonathan Martinez, Kevin Rodas, Roy Garcia Jr.,
Daniel Guerrero, and Edward Guerrero.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.mccoyfh.com.
Monday
McCoy Chapel of Memories
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Tuesday
Holy Spirit Catholic Parish (Immaculate Heart of Mary)
Starts at 10:00 am
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