Billy passed on from this life on October 15, 2024. He was born August 2,1935 in Hammon, OK to Herman and Hazel Sifford. Billy married Florence Amelia Dean September 20, 1953. Billy is preceded in death by Florence, his faithful wife in 2022, his parents, and his brothers Lee and Wayne.
Billy is survived by sons Kenny (wife Gail) of Bentonville, AR and David of Brownfield, TX. Billy and Florence have 2 granddaughters Michelle Downs (husband Ricky) and Amanda Stephenson (husband Chip). Six great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Sister Peggy Thompson of Virginia.
After Billy and Florence were married, Billy farmed and ranched in Friona, TX for Florence’s grandparents. When son Kenny and family moved to Arkansas in the early 1990s, Billy and Florence soon followed and remained there until they passed, to be closer to their granddaughters.
Billy was a devoted grandfather to his granddaughters. He and Florence would go to extreme lengths to give them memories they would cherish for the rest of their lives. He was also someone who yearned to learn new things. Other than farming, Billy made jewelry, had a career in real estate, flew planes, built trampolines, played a number of instruments, was a master at woodworking, worked on cars and farm equipment and many other trades were mastered by this hungry mind.
Billy will be so greatly missed by his family and friends. He was a strong man with a stern voice, firm handshake, and soft heart. He would walk into a room and know half of the people in it, if not more. He was respected and trusted by those around him and entertained by his humor. He loved his dogs, Penny and Jan.
Special thanks to Circle of Life and Highlands Nursing Home, who took exceptional care of a loved and valued family member.
A service is being planned for a later date.
Judith Leona Adeline Bernadette Koelzer, 76 of Friona passed away October 12, 2024 at her home in Friona. Rosary and Prayer Services will be held 5:00PM Friday, October 25, 2024 in the Ron Smiley Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with Celebration of Life Services set for 1:00PM Saturday, October 26, 2024 also in the funeral home chapel. Inurnment will follow at St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery in Hereford. Arrangements by HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona.
Judy was born on November 15, 1947, in Hereford, Texas to Benjamin and Elizabeth (Jesko) Koelzer along with her twin brother, James. Judy ascended from this life to join her family in the next on October 12, 2024. Judy dedicated her life to the service of others through her life-long passion for nursing. She believed “If you treat every patient like family, you will never go wrong.”
Judy is preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Elizabeth, brothers BJ, Dan, Jerry, David, and her twin brother James; and sisters, Dorothy and Evelyn.
She is survived by her daughters Nessa Little and partner Matthew Kazmerski, Priscilla Howlett and husband Tommy, Judy’s life-partner Troy Potts, 6 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, numerous nieces and nephews, and countless friends.
The family would like to thank the tireless efforts of everyone that helped to take care of Judy in her final weeks, and a very special measure of gratitude for the staff at Bluebonnet Home Health and Hospice of Friona.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Bluebonnet Home Health Care and Hospice 304 East 11th St. Friona, Texas 79035
You may send blessings to the family and sign the online guest book on Judy’s memorial page exclusively at: hansardfamily.com
Alice Garza, 78 of Friona passed away October 9, 2024 in Amarillo. Viewing was held from 9:00AM to 8:00PM with Celebration of Life Service at 1:00 PM Saturday, October 19, 2024 in the Ron Smiley Memorial Chapel of the funeral home followed by cremation arrangements by HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona.
Alice was born January 22, 1946 in Canyon, Texas to Matilde and Juanita Baroneis Martinez. She loved knitting, video games, anime, Christmas programs, country and gospel music.
She is preceded in death by her parents Matilde and Juanita, 1 brother- Lupe Duran, 2 sisters-Christina Martinez and Dora Covarrubias, and 1 grandson- Jeremy Martinez.
Those to mourn her passing include 1 daughter-Irene Drager of Clovis, 2 sons-Paul Garza and wife Carolyn and Tony Morin, all of Friona, 1 sister Sarah Coronado of San Angelo, grandchildren-Joseph Bautista, Crystal Kinkade, Eric Tafoya, and Ruby Nguyen, 11 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
You may send blessings to the family and sign the online guest book on Alice’s memorial page exclusively at: hansardfamily.com