Dale LeRoy Bickford from Iowa and longtime resident of Albuquerque went to be with his Lord on November 22, 2025, at the age of 85. He is survived by his wife, Lydia and daughter Ruth Collier, Phyllis sister- in -law, three nieces and their extended families. A Memorial Service will be at 10:00 a.m. on January 27, 2026, at Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 8600 Academy Rd NE, Albuquerque.

In leiu of flowers, donations can be made to the church.