Leonard L. DeLue

Leonard L. DeLue, age 87, passed away June 14, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM. Leonard was born on October 08, 1929 in Denver, Colorado to Leonard DeLue and Eleanore Lloyd. Leonard graduated from the University of Colorado in 1952 with a Bachelor degree in Science. Shortly after graduating from the University of Colorado, Leonard married his beloved wife Donna on August 24, 1952 in Denver Colorado and then joined the Army from 1953-1955 and was ranked 2ND Lieutenant. During that time he served in Korea and obtained a Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal and National Defense Service Medal. Later he attended University of Southern California in 1957, He then started a career working at Armored Motors Company and worked there for about 11 years. He was a part of the Elks Club, Shriners, Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity and Masons. Leonard enjoyed playing golf, traveling go skiing and playing handball, Most of all he enjoyed spending any chance he had with his loving family and his friends. Leonard L. DeLue will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him dearly.

The family would like to send a special Thank You, to the wonderful caregivers at Ambercare that took the time to truly care for Leonard during his time with them, Mr. DeLue’s family is extremely grateful for your care and generosity.  

He is survived by his three children; his son Leonard DeLue Jr, of Rio Rancho, NM; and his two daughters; Leslie Kibbee & Mike of Littleton, CO; and Diana DeLue of Albuquerque, NM; Also four grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Ambercare or the Humane Society in Mr. DeLue’s honor.

Gods Garden
“God looked around His garden,
And found an empty place.
He then looked down upon the earth,
And saw your tired face.
He put His arms around you,
And lifted you rest.
God’s garden must be beautiful,
He always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering,
He knew that you were in pain,
He knew that you would never
Get well on earth again.
He saw the road was getting rough,
And the hills were hard to climb,
So He closed your weary eyelids,
And whispered, “Peace be thine”.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you didn’t go alone,
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.”

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 24th, 2017 at 11:00 am at Daniels Family Funeral Services Wyoming Blvd Chapel located at 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE, 87109, with reception to follow in the Wyoming Sun Room Reception Center.

Mr. DeLue's care has been entrusted to
Daniels Family Funeral Services
7601 Wyoming Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
505-821-0010