Andrew "Andy" Olguin

Andrew “Andy” Olguin, 87, of Amarillo, TX passed away December 17, 2024.

Celebration of life service will be from 3-6:00 PM, Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Timeless Events, 11131 Farm to Market Rd 1541 in Amarillo. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors. 

Andrew was born November 10, 1937 in Ballinger, TX to Francisco Olguin and Ysabel Gonzalez. He married Celia Hilburn on June 16, 1954 in Lamesa, TX. They were married 60 years and 1 day before Celia left to join their son, Greg and grandsons, Phillip Luna and Jacob Baker who all preceded them in death. 

Andy was also preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Wynell Olguin; parents, Ysabel Gonzalez Olguin and Francisco Olguin; brothers, Ignacio Olguin, Paul Olguin, Frank Olguin, Raymond Olguin, Ismael Olguin, Louis Olguin, and Johnny Olguin.

He is survived by his sons, Andrew Olguin of Amarillo, TX, Norman Olguin (Christi) of Amarillo, TX, Ron Olguin (Doreen) of Lewisville, TX, and Wade Olguin of Mesa, AZ; daughter, Liz Leal (Frank) of San Antonio, TX; grandchildren, Andrea Olguin, Robin Olguin, Meagan Baker (John), Brandon Dao-Olguin (Loc), Steven Olguin (Jessica), Elicia Silva (Ruben), Ronnie Olguin (Caroline), Adam Olguin (Aubrey), Kristen Stark, Brooke White (Tory), Samantha Olguin, Christopher Olguin, Victoria Apodaca, Eric Apodaca (Ruby), and Ryan Apodaca; 18 great-grandchildren; 9 great great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary H. Olguin (Genaro), Rosa Hernandez (Rosendo), Linda Soria, and Ruth Villagran (Abel); and many nieces and nephews. 

Andy was a bricklayer by trade, starting Andy Olguin Construction but was a pool player at heart. He loved telling stories about his days as a gambler, his travels, and the people he met. One of his favorite jobs was working as a trainer for racehorses when the bricklaying jobs would slow in the winter. He loved the Downs at Ruidoso! In his later years, he looked forward to watching the races on TV since he was no longer able to travel. Later in life, one of his biggest joys was hanging out with his nephew, Randy Duran, drinking a cold beer, and watching football every Sunday.