Dennis Wayne Judge

Dennis Judge, 26, of Edgewood, New Mexico, died August 1, 2019 at home. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 17, at Caldwell Parrish Winterset Chapel with burial to follow in the Peru Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family for a later designation and online condolences may be left at caldwellparrish.com. Dennis Wayne Judge, son of Shawn Judge and Cecelia Anaya, was born June 13, 1993 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He graduated from Estancia High School in New Mexico with the class of 2011. Dennis continued his education at the Central Community College of New Mexico and studied Diesel Mechanic but switched and obtained his Criminal Law certification. He had submitted his application to the Santa Fe Police Department, with hopes of becoming a police officer. Dennis loved being in the garage and working on anything with a motor. He was also a talented musician who enjoyed playing his guitar. Dennis was a known jokester who always had a smile on his face. He loved spending time with his friends and large family. Most of all, he was a loyal fiancé, son, grandson and nephew who will be missed by all. Left to cherish his memory are his fiancé, Amber Van Wagoner of Albuquerque, NM; father, Shawn Judge of Rio Rancho, NM; mother, Cecelia Anaya of Edgewood, NM; brothers, Nicholas Phillabaum of Albuquerque, NM; Dillon Phillabaum of Moriarty, NM; sister, Brittany Edwards of North Carolina; grandmothers, Carol Kephart and Carman Ehlers; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Wayne Kephart and Bill Ehlers and his step-mother, Monica Judge.