Michael "Mike" Amador

1965 - 2014

Michael "Mike" Amador obituary, 1965-2014, Amarillo, TX

Michael "Mike" Amador

1965 - 2014

BORN

1965

DIED

2014

Michael Amador Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 5, 2014.
Michael "Mike" Amador 49

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 8, 2014 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 4100 S. Coulter with Father Jim Schmitmeyer as celebrant

Holy Rosary will be said Thursday August 7, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at Griggs Schooler Gordon Funeral Home Pioneer Chapel.

Burial will be in Memory Gardens in Amarillo by Griggs Schooler Gordon Funeral Directors

Mike was born June 30, 1965 in Dumas to Luis and Isabel Amador. He was employed by Eaton Industries as a machinist for approximately 20 years. Mike was an avid sports fan who loved Nascar racing and the San Francisco 49"ers. "Pops" was passionate for his grandkids and loved spending time with them and being involved in their lives. Mike very much loved his family and friends and never met a stranger. He was deeply loved and will missed by all who knew him.

Mike was preceded in death by his dad, Luis Amador

Mike is survived by his wife, Sheila Encinias-Amador; 3 daughters, Briana Grajeda and husband Marcos of Sunray, Brittney Lozano and husband Josh of Las Cruces, NM., and Stormi Amador of Amarillo; his mother, Isabel Amador of Sunray; 5 grandsons, Joshua, Braxton, Luke, Zeke and Kaiden; a brother, Louie Amador, Jr. of Lombard, Ill.; 7 sisters, Mary DeLeon of Dallas, Maggie Flores of Sugarland, Laura Conniff of Austin, Deborah Ruiz of Amarillo, Sandra Cook of Bowlingbrook, Ill., Brenda Feist and Bridget Shavers both of Tulsa; a special nephew, Darion Allen; parents-in-law, Dario and Erlinda Encinias; sisters-in-law, Lori Allen, Cherie Ramos, Paula O'Daniel and Violette Encinias and brothers-in-law, Danny Encinias and Carlos Encinias and numerous nieces and nephews..

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September 5, 2014

Sheila Amador posted to the memorial.

August 26, 2014

Brittney Amador Lozano posted to the memorial.

August 23, 2014

Stormi Amador posted to the memorial.

Just you & me kidd!

Sheila Amador

September 5, 2014

The moment that you died
my heart was torn in two,
one side filled with heartache,
the other died with you.

I often lie awake at night,
when the world is fast asleep, and
take a walk down memory lane,
with tears upon my cheeks.

Remembering you is easy,
I do it every day,
but missing you is heartache
that never goes away.

I hold you tightly within my heart
and there you will remain
Until the joyous day arrives
That we meet again.

Bugg - every second of every minute of every hour of every day, I miss you with all my being...I feel so lost without you & would do anything just to see your smile!!! You always said that you would never truly leave me - that you would be tucked deep inside my heart & I believe you - but I still hurt... Thank you for loving me with all your heart & giving me the best life ever!

I Love You Bugg With All My Heart,
Shel

Brittney Amador Lozano

August 26, 2014

A part of me feels like I cant do this without you. My heart is just broken into pieces. I have always been and will always be a Daddys girl. I miss you more than words could ever say Dad. Love you more!

Miss you so much, Pops
love you more,
Braxton, Joshua, and Kaiden

Stormi Amador

August 23, 2014

Daddy - I love you and miss you so much! Love Mishel

brenda Feist

August 19, 2014

As my tears slow down my heart still misses you. Until we see each other again.

Deborah (D) Ruiz

August 12, 2014

Oh my brother how i miss you! You will always be in my heart, you will always be my inspiration in life! I love you so much

Renee Wilson

August 7, 2014

May his precious memories bring ya'll comfort in the coming difficult times. Mike was a wonderful man who loved his wife, his girls, his grandsons and family VERY MUCH. He loved to show us pic's at lunch of his family. Thoughts & prayers go out to you.

M'Shaun Lamb

August 7, 2014

Praying that your memories bring you comfort during this difficult time. So sorry for your loss.

Francis Padilla

August 7, 2014

My condolences to the family. So sorry for your loss.

Natalie Amador

August 6, 2014

Love u n miss u. Always in our hearts

Allen & Rose Dean

August 6, 2014

We are so very sorry for your loss. We had the pleasure of knowing him as a young boy and watching him grow into a very sensitive and caring man. He was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. We are praying for the whole family. May God Bless and help each find peace.

Marcos & Briana Grajeda

August 6, 2014

I love you more, Dad!!

Miss you, Pops!!
Lukey & Zekey

Sandy Fisk (Dean)

August 6, 2014

Michael was a true blessing. He will be greatly missed. I'm praying for all of you for comfort during this very difficult time. God Bless!

Elias & Elaine Ortiz

August 6, 2014

Prayers for peace and comfort! Just traveling through this world, now finally at home! Michael was/IS an awesome man.. God only takes the BEST!! Love you all!

Sherry Collingsworth

August 6, 2014

What a wonderful man! I had the pleasure of taking care of Mr. Amador while in the hospital and I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to share time with such a wonderful man and family. He was always so nice to me and so funny! Thank you Mike and family for accepting me into your lives and allowing me such a precious gift of befriending you all. My heart love and prayers go out to all of you today and always. I pray you find peace and comfort soon my friends. My deepest condolences and love.

Tanya Russell

August 6, 2014

I am at a loss for words. Our families have seen great loses in our lives and each is always staggering. I know when a brother in Christ leaves this world, our lose is turned into another angel in heaven to help guide us home later. Hope to see you soon,Mike.

Matt & Joyce Admire

August 6, 2014

We pray the love of God enfolds your family during this journey through grief. Mike will be greatly missed.

Connie Bitonel

August 6, 2014

I am so sorry for your great loss. Michael was such an awesome father, brother, son & friend. He had such a contagious smile and a heart of Gold. He will be missed by so many of us.
May God Bless you and give you peace until you meet him again.

Ashley Elizondo

August 6, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Love you guys!

Sheryl Cartrite Winegarner

August 6, 2014

So very sorry for your loss. Praying for you all. Michael was such a wonderful friend, always had a smile and a hug. He will be missed but thankful that it's a temporary separation as we will see him again someday.

LeAnna McGuire

August 5, 2014

Many many thoughts and prayers! This world is not our home, we will see you again one day! God Bless!

August 5, 2014

It is a sad day for many people who knew Michael you will be missed my friend Once a Bobcat always a Bobcat.

Celesta Myland

August 5, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. Michael always had a smile on his face. He kept us entertained growing up in Sunray! I'm praying for peace & comfort for all of you during this time.
Love,
Celesta Cartrite Myland

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