75, of Rio Rancho joined her Lord in Heaven on Friday, December 5, 2008. She was a retired licensed practical nurse and loved taking care of her patients. She liked to go to the casino, was an avid Denver Broncos fan and a member of Sandia Baptist Church in Albuquerque. She is survived by her husband Mervin Ware of Rio Rancho. Her children; Karen Wells and Don of Joplin, MO., Tim Trout and Linda of Rio Rancho, Becky Brown and Ed of Los Lunas, Ray Trout and Patty of Woodland Park, CO., and Carol Weland and John of Canton, OH. Her step children; Diane Ware of Corrales, Dennis Ware and Barbara of Roswell, Bert Ware and Judy of Las Vegas, NV., Scott Ware and Jody, Wes Ware and Janet and Barbara Jean Ware all of Albuquerque. Her sisters Marilyn Campbell of Wray, CO., Judy Shrader of Flagstaff, AZ and Carol Diest of Otsego, MI and brother Kenny Moncrief of Sidney, NE. As well as over 60 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service to celebrate her life will be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, Westside Chapel, 9300 Golf Course Rd NW in Albuquerque. Interment will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. A special thanks to Vista Care Hospice and the staff at Sandia Springs Assisted Living for the wonderful, loving care given to our mother and family during this time. In lieu of flowers the family suggests Donations be made to the charity of your choice. Please visit our online guest book for Delores at RememberTheirStory.com French 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300

Source:  Albuquerque Journal (NM) – Monday, December 8, 2008