Lorraine Debra Rivera

Lorraine Debra Rivera, 75, of Amarillo, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026. Memorial services will be 2:00 PM Monday, June 15, 2026 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive.

Lorraine was born January 30, 1951 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Ernest and Deluvina Lucero. She lived most of her life in Albuquerque, before moving to Amarillo in 2010. She worked at Rainbow Bakery as a manager, retiring after 25 years of service. Lorraine attended Calvary Chapel in Albuquerque and Grace Church in Amarillo.

Lorraine enjoyed dressing up in her beautiful blouses, boots and jeans. She was an avid shopper, especially for shoes and sandals. She loved music and going dancing. Lorraine had an incredible smile and a sweet nature. She loved people and greeted everyone she saw with a hug and a kiss. Her greatest love was her family and she valued every minute she could spend with them.

Lorraine was preceded in death by an infant brother; a sister, Victoria Montoya; and her parents.

Survivors include her two sons, Javier Salinas and Joel Marquez, both of Amarillo; her grandson, Isaiah Salinas (Serenity MacPhee) of Albuquerque, NM; a sister, Josie Schutt (John) of Albuquerque, NM; an aunt, Tina Lueras of Albuquerque, NM; and a niece, Geraldine Montoya (Charles Cogan) of Albuquerque, NM.