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Obituary for GREEN


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday March 14, 2008

Leona Mabel Green, 76, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2008, after a short illness. She was born in Standish, Michigan, and was married to Gardner "Bo" on October 18, 1952. In 1964 the family moved to Albuquerque, and in 2002, Leona and Bo moved to Bosque Farms. They enjoyed traveling in their motor home until his death in 2004. She worked in the Medical Library at UNM and retired in 1993. She enjoyed doing things with her family and friends and taking care of her home, flowers, and animals. Leona is survived by her children, Pam Dellinger, Doug Green and his wife, Pam, and Susan Coatney and her husband, Richard; her grandchildren, Jenny and Nicole Dellinger, Trisha Kacer and her husband, Rian, and Kristin Green; her brother, Charlie Demerau and his wife, Judy; her half-sister, Cheryl Badley and her husband, Richard; numerous nieces and nephews; and several other extended family and friends; and her devoted dog, Josie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gardner Green, in 2004 and by her daughter, Sharon Green, in 2001. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at Bosque Farms Church of Christ on Saturday, March 15, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. with Bill Clark officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Albuquerque Christian Children's Home or a charity of your choice.


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