MELIDONES, BETTYBetty Melidones, 80, a resident of Tijeras, passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2012. She is survived by her children, Sally Thompson (Ralph), Sharon Lucero (Mike), Bill Melidones (Kathy) and Nicolette Eberle (Jon); nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She was also survived by her brother, Robert Grindey (Gayle) from Trilby, FL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nick Melidones. Betty was a lifetime member of Beta Sigma Phi National Sorority, as well as Temple Baptist Church. Betty wished to be remembered as, a child of Christ, a loving wife, sister, mother and friend. Betty will truly be missed. Services will be held on Monday, September 17, 2012, 11:00 a.m. at French - Lomas Chapel, with Pastor Fred Gurule officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Joy Junction, P.O. Box 26568, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87125. Please visit our online guest book for Betty at Lomas Blvd NE505-275-3500