STONE, FRANCIS RAYAge 78, a resident of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 12, 2013 after a courageous battle with Leukemia. He is survived by his wife, Rita; children, Claudia M. McGrew and husband, Jeff of Ft Collins, CO, Gerald R. Stone and wife, Jodie of Albuquerque, NM, Wesley K. Stone and wife, Lynda of Dallas, TX; grandchildren, Geremy, Joshua, Bradley, Zachary, and Emily; great grandson, Abel and many other family and friends including his brother, Lloyd and wife, Carol of Olathe, KS. Mr. Stone was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary; his parents, Roby and Esteleen Viola Stone; two sisters, Thelma, Dorothy and his brother, Merle. Mr. Stone loved his family deeply and will be missed so very much. Francis retired from the United States Air Force, serving three tours of duty during the Vietnam War. After retirement he was the building superintendent for Rogoff, Diamond and Walker CPA Firm and worked part time at Integrity Networking. Francis attended Heritage Christian Fellowship. A Service will be held Saturday, March 16, 2013, 6:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warriors (NM). Please visit our online guest book for Francis at Lomas Blvd NE505-275-3500