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DELUE -- Donna DeLue, 76, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away on December 27, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Leonard; her son Leonard Jr.; daughters, Diana DeLue and Leslie Kibbie and her husband Mike. Donna is also survived by her beloved grandchildren, Mike Kibbie Jr., Tracy Kibbie, Joe Kibbie and Bryan Kibbie; as well as her sister, Pat Carroll; and many nephews and nieces. She was born October 8, 1933, in Louisville, KY. Her father was a flight surgeon and hospital administrator in the Air Force, serving in many localities, and subsequently in private practice. Her mother, Denella was a homemaker. As a result, Donna attended many schools both in the United States and Tokyo, Japan. Her college years were spent at the University of Colorado. It was here that she pledged Chi Omega Sorority and was a continuous supporter of the Chi Omega Alumni Association both in Colorado and New Mexico. Donna was an avid skier and golfer. She was a long time member of Four Hills Country Club and Tanoan Country Club. In her younger days she managed to win the Fontinelle Club Championship in Bellevue, Nebraska (very lucky). She has also been active in many organizations including the Los Amapolis Garden Club, Albuquerque Symphony Guild, Assistance League of Albuquerque, Chi Omega Alumni, Red Hats, and was the director of the Arts and Crafts Fair of New Mexico at one time. In addition to many other activities, Donna was an inspiration as a wife, mother, and friend. She was an animal lover, who always kept the birdies fed in Sandia Heights. We love her very much, and know that she is in Heaven. Memorial Service will be held Sunday, January 3, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Wyoming Chapel. Those who wish to express condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com. Donna's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
        Published on: Sat January 02, 2010

GAMMA -- James Gamma, 40, long time resident of Albuquerque, passed away suddenly on December 6, 2009. He is survived by his loving wife Jocelyn; two children, Reanna Baldwin and Ian Gamma; one granddaughter, Raylyn Gamma; his mother, Emma Gamma, and his sister, Melissa Magastadt. James was preceded in death by his father John Gamma. James will be remembered as a hardworking man who would do what was needed to provide for his family. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, January 3, 2010 at French Mortuary, Lomas location. Please visit the online guestbook for James at www.RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
        Published on: Sat January 02, 2010

GONZALES -- Maximiliano Victor Gonzales passed away on Friday, December 25, 2009 at the age of 78. He battled Alzheimers Disease for 6 years. He was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico on August 1st, 1931 to Victor Gonzales and Emilia Ortiz Gonzales. There, he went to school, delivered newspapers, delivered milk, and was a Boy Scout. The Gonzales' moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico in February 1950. Later that year he joined the US Navy and served through 1954. He began working for Mountain Bell in 1955 and retired in February 1990. It was there that he met his wife of 51 years, Emilie M.Garcia Gonzales. He was preceded in death by his parents Victor and Emilia. He is survived by his wife Emilie, son Tim Gonzales, son Chris Gonzales and his wife Denise, stepgrandson Mark Ozbun and his wife Cyndi and their daughters Taylor, Skylar, and Jayden. His surviving brothers are Arthur Gonzales, Gilbert Gonzales and his wife Marlene, and Victor Gonzales and his wife Jane. He will be missed by his immediate family and all of his nephews and nieces and friends. Max loved working for Ma Bell. He had a great sense of humor and loved his family very much. He was an avid fisherman and Lobo fan. He became a favorite of many at both Sterling Memory Care Center and Desert Hills Memory Care Center. We encourage donations to the Alzheimer's Association in lieu of flowers. Services are to be determined and will take place in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
        Published on: Sat January 02, 2010

LANGLEY -- Betty June Langley died peacefully in her sleep on the morning of Saturday, December 26, 2009. She was born in Stillwater, OK on March 9, 1930 to Kenneth I. Langley and Minnie Magdalene Roth Langley. Betty graduated from Tucumcari High School in 1948 and Eastern New Mexico University in 1952. Betty taught school for three years in Anthony, NM. She then returned to school and earned a Masters Degree in Religious Education from Perkins School of Theology at SMU in Dallas, TX. Betty worked in a church in Des Moines, IA for three years and then moved to Santa Fe, NM. She was the Director of Religious Education at St. John's United Methodist Church in Santa Fe for about ten years. Betty then worked for the State of New Mexico Welfare Department and retired after 25 years of service there. She was a member of the St. John's United Methodist Church, in Santa Fe, NM. Betty always loved music and she participated in the music at St. John's UMC as well as playing the piano for some of the nursing homes in Santa Fe. She was a loving and caring person and will be missed. She is survived by her brother Richard's children, Mark, Brad, Linda and Kay; brother, Kenneth Langley and wife, Sue, of Burnett, TX and their daughter, Toshia and son, Todd; brother, Robert Langley and wife, Trish, of Albuquerque, NM and their daughter, Karen and son, Warren. Betty was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Richard Langley and wife, Fran. Services are pending. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to D.L.D. Sycamore School, a private non-profit school serving students with learning disabilities, at 8600 Academy NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. 505-822-0476 www. DLDSycamoreSchool.com. Please visit our online guestbook for Betty at www.RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Sat January 02, 2010

LEFLORE -- C. Allan Leflore called to the Lords Kingdom on December 21, 2009. Preceded in death by his mom, Agnes Falk Boyd; and his father, Byrd Lester Leflore. Survived by his son, Shawn Allan Leflore; and his daughter, Lori Lynn Heckler; his grandchildren Nicholas Allan Hansen-Leflore, Shelby Nichole Heckler and Brandon Keith Heckler. Rebecca Leflore, Cecilia Aragon and Kelly Edison. A memorial service will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 300 Gold Ave SE, Albuq, NM 87102 on Saturday January 2, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. In leiu of flowers, donations to Immanuel Lutheran School, address same as above, would be greatly appreciated.
        Published on: Sat January 02, 2010

LUCERO -- Jo Ann M. Lucero The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all the family, relatives and friends who were so kind and supportive during this difficult time in our lives. Special thanks to the Fr. and the church, and all the people that sent flowers,food,and cards. Your thoughts and love will forever be appreciated. We will all miss my momma and brother.
        Published on: Sat January 02, 2010

LUCERO -- Paul R. Lucero Jr. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all the family, relatives and friends who were so kind and supportive during this difficult time in our lives. Special thanks to the Fr. and the church, and all the people that sent flowers, food, and cards. Your thoughts and love will forever be appreciated. We will all miss my brother and my momma JoAnn.
        Published on: Sat January 02, 2010

NILES -- Zona R. passed away December 28, 2009. Born in Morehead, Kentucky on March 2, 1921, daughter of John Riddle and Elizabeth Riddle. Survived by her husband, Edwin A. Niles; son, Jim Conger and wife Diana; step-daughter, Penny McCullough and husband, David, Funeral service is on January 2, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Alameda, 8818 Second Street, NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations to Lovelace Hospice Care Center be made. Lovelace is located at 601 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., N.E. 87102 Those who wish to send condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com. Zona's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 (505) 884-1188
        Published on: Sat January 02, 2010

ROSE -- Heather. The family of Heather Rose thanks their many friends and relatives whose sympathy and thoughtfulness will always be remembered and deeply appreciated. RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 San Mateo NE 764-9663
        Published on: Sat January 02, 2010

SHEA -- Frank S. Shea Jr., age 74, a resident of Albuquerque since 1952, passed away on December 25, 2009. Frank loved Classical, Mariachi and Gypsy Music, and he loved his two cats Molly and Maggie. He is survived by his wife of 18 years June Shea; two children, Patricia Latter and husband, John of Rio Rancho, and son Michael Shea and wife, Lisa of Albuquerque; two sisters, Nancy Shea of Edgewood and Ann Browne and husband, Jack of Connecticut.; one grandchild, Christopher Latter and wife, Lauren of Rio Rancho. He is preceded in death by his son Paul Shea and grandson, John Latter. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 2, 2010 at Fairview Memorial Park. In Lieu of flowers please send donations to the Animal Humane Society of NM, 615 Virginia St. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Online condolences can be submitted at www.danielsfuneral.com. Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800
        Published on: Sat January 02, 2010