C. Christina Loew

C. Christina Loew obituary

C. Christina Loew

C. Loew Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Baca's Funeral Chapels and Mimbres Crematory of Deming on Oct. 1, 2025.

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C. Christina Loew passed from the world on Sept 26, 2025, after a long illness, in Deming, NM. A Master Bridge player and gardener, she resided in Scottsdale AZ for 60 years.

She is survived by her three children: sons John Galka (Melissa) and Frank Galka (Mary), of Deming NM. and Emilie Shriver (Robert) of Anchorage, AK, six grandchildren (James, Justin, Michelle, Melanie, Joshua and Christine) as well numerous great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild. Chris is also survived by two siblings Virginia (Gia) Casto of La Quinta, CA and James Ottoes (Mary) of Cheyenne, WY and numerous nieces and nephews.

Born Clara Christina Bangs in Rockville, NE. on Dec 25, 1933, to John and Josephine Bangs (Ahrens) and relocated to Cheyenne, WY in her youth.

She was proceeded in death by her loving husband Francis (Frank) Thomas Galka Sr. on Nov 2, 1963 – in Cheyenne, WY.

She married William M Loew - Sept 15, 1973 (Divorced 1984)

Mrs. Loew was employed as a V.P. at First National Bank of Arizona (aka Wells Fargo) from Feb 21, 1966, until her retirement.

Interment will be in Cheyenne, WY.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions in Chris' memory be made to the Hospice Organization – Ambercare

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