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Obituary for ROSS


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday October 08, 2003

Walter Elbert Ross, 86, died on October 5, 2003 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in Arkansas to Walter and Mary Elizabeth Clement Ross. While living in Grapevine, Arkansas, his family owned Walter Ross and Sons Grocery. After Walter moved to Albuquerque, he was a salesman of fountain supplies for Rocky Mountain Wholesale. Walter then moved to Portales, NM, where he owned Highway 70 Restaurant. After retiring he moved back to Albuquerque and was a member of Hoffmantown Church. His wife, Mary Alline Ross preceded him in death. Walter is survived by sons, J.R. "Dick" Ross and wife, Norma of Clovis, NM and Billy W. Ross and wife, Maxine of Albuquerque; daughter, Mary A. Barychko and husband, Brian of Albuquerque; brother, Billy R. Ross and wife, B.J. of Sacramento, CA; and nine grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 8, 2003 at Chapel of Sunrise, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE. Graveside Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 9 at Sunset Memorial Park with Rev. Ken Moore officiating. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010


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