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TATE -- Sandra Darlene "Sandy" of Pontiac, MI; suddenly December 13, 2003; age 59; mother of Steven (Jeannette) Tate of Albuquerque, NM; grandmother of Jennifer Tate, Vanessa, Eugene and David; also survived by three great-grandchildren; daughter of Edith (the late Leibern) Lockwood. Sandy was employed as a Customer Accounts Advisor at Oakland Family Services, Pontiac. A Funeral Service was held December 18, 2003 at the Lewis E. Wint & Son TRUST 100 Funeral Home, Clarkston, MI. Memorials may be made to Oakland Family Services.
        Published on: Thu January 01, 2004

CHAVEZ -- Teddy Chavez, born in Albuquerque, NM on December 31, 1924, passed away on December 27, 2003, also in Albuquerque. Funeral mass will be at 9:00 AM on Friday, January 2, 2003, at The Shrine of St. Bernadette, 11401 Indian School Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM. Interment will follow at the National Veterans' Cemetery in Santa Fe. Pallbearers will be John Brian Simms, Jeffrey Simms, Richard Sager, Larry Keays, Shawn Becker and Justin Sager. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Presbyterian Hospice, 8300 Constitution Ave. NE, 87110. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
        Published on: Fri January 02, 2004

CLARK -- Ramona "Rae" Sachs Clark. The family of Rae Sachs Clark, who passed away on December 27, 2003, wishes to apologize for an oversight in the previous announcement stating her survivors. Rae was also survived by a loving brother, Ben Sachs and his wife, Erminda; their daughter, Lucinda and her husband, Lewis Real. We wish to thank everyone who so unselfishly gave of their time, talents and food. The Lord has truly blessed us with the ministry at Crossroads Calvary Chapel, Wellesley Home Care, Sunrise Funeral Options, family and friends.
        Published on: Fri January 02, 2004

GONZALES -- Cecilia L. Gonzales, 85, went home to be with the Lord on December 26, 2003. She was born on November 28, 1918 in Placitas, New Mexico. Funeral Services will be held on Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Garcia Mortuary. Services are in the care of: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW 243-5222
        Published on: Fri January 02, 2004

GONZALES -- Rafaela Gonzales, 77, a resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, December 31, 2003. She is survived by her daughters, Irma Gonzales of Albuquerque and Lupe Contreras and husband Dennis of Concord, CA; sons, Daniel Gonzales, Andrew Gonzales, Robert Gonzales and wife Yvonne, Ralph Gonzales and wife Cindy, Rubin Gonzales, and Rick Gonzales and wife Denise, all of Albuquerque; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a sister; and numerous brothers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Gonzales; and son, Ray Gonzales. Rafaela was a loving mother, had a big heart, and always spoke good of everyone. Rosary will be recited Friday, January 2, 2004, 5:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel with Deacon Terry Palmer reciting. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, January 3, 2004, 9:00 a.m. at The Shrine of St. Bernadette with Father Tom Zotter, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menual NE. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
        Published on: Fri January 02, 2004

HIXENBAUGH -- Russ IN LOVING MEMORY OF Russ Hixenbaugh September 17, 1954-January 1, 1980 Son, Thinking of you. Miss and love you very much Mom
        Published on: Fri January 02, 2004

HORNE -- Helen Alice Horne was born in Gibson County, Indiana on October 29, 1913. She passed away on December 28, 2004 at the Medical Center in Muleshoe, TX. She had been living in the Farwell Convalescent Center in Farwell, TX for the last seven years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lemual and Floy Waters; her infant sister, Birdie Lucille; her daughter, Carolyn Riddle; her son, Tom Beckwith; and stepdaughter, Doris Hazlett. Helen is survived by her brother, Walter Waters; and sister, Martha Moore both of Mt. Vernon, IN; and her sister, Mary Strum of Morganfield, Ky; her son, Jim Beckwith and wife, Geraldine of Winters, TX; son, Steve Breeze and wife, Claudia of Edgewood, NM; stepdaughter, Mary Lou Feeney of Jonesville, MT; and stepdaughter, Jeanine Breeze of Evansville, IN also survive her. She also leaves 13 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews. She also leaves many friends and acquaintances in Indiana, NM and Texas. Funeral Services will be held at First Spanish Fruit Ave. Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 2, 2003. Reverend Keith Riddle will conduct the service.
        Published on: Fri January 02, 2004

KNIGHT -- Joe T. Knight, Age 76, passed into the Lord's hands on December 28, 2003. A loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend. Joe is survived by his wife of 48 years, Lois O. Knight, daughter Beverly L. Schifani and husband Joseph G. Schifani, granddaughter, Faith Schifani, son Brian D. Knight and wife Claudia A. Knight all of Albuquerque. Additional survivors include Joe's younger brother William M. Knight and wife Glyneth A. Knight of Lubbock, TX, as well as numerous cousins. Joe is preceded in death by his parents Bertram D. Knight and Gertrue E. Knight, both of Childress, TX. He was born in Childress, TX on January 21, 1927. He was raised in Childress, TX and served in the U. S. Army during World War II as well as the Air Force Reserve for several years following the war. In 1948, Joe relocated to Albuquerque, NM and he retired from the U. S. Department of Energy in 1983, having completed 35 years of service as a Quality Electrical Engineer. Following his retirement from DOE, Joe joined Sandia Consultants, Inc. as a Consultant and he traveled extensively throughout the United States in both of his careers. In 1948, Joe also became licensed as an Amateur Radio Operator. He was highly active and dedicated to Amateur Radio from that time forward. He held the Amateur Radio Call Sign of W5PDY which he referred to phonetically as W5 "Pretty Darn Young" and his wife Lois presently holds the call sign of KC5CXO. Joe was extremely involved in New Mexico Search and Rescue operations and served as the New Mexico Section Manager for the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) for 27 years. An old-time member of the Sandia Base Radio Club and the Albuquerque Amateur Radio Club, Joe assisted in organizing the Amateur Radio Caravan Club and was its first Emergency Caravan Master. He also helped establish the Upper Rio FM Society, having served as President and Board Member. Joe was a Charter Member of the Albuquerque Chapter of the Quarter Century Wireless Association (QCWA) as well as the Albuquerque DX Association and a Life Member of QCWA, ARRL and the Upper Rio FM Society. He was a member of numerous Amateur Radio Clubs and Nets throughout the Southwest and had a special interest in the New Mexico Radio Collectors Club. Joe was a pioneer in the creation of the Atomic Museum. He served as Vice President/Board Member of the ALO Employees Federal Credit Union. For the past 55 years Joe was a member of Central United Methodist Church having served as a board member and usher. He was also a Life Member of Hiram Lodge #13 A.F. & A.M, served as a board member and Rainbow Dad for Albuquerque Chapter #20 of the Order of Rainbow for Girls, and, for the past several years, served as a volunteer at the Albuquerque VA Hospital. Joe Knight truly left the rest of us a legacy, mainly, "serve others before yourself" with his philanthropic desire to assist others. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the ARRL Knight Distinguished Service Award or the ARRL Foundation Scholarship Fund at ARRL, 225 Main Street, Newington, CT 06111-1494. Memorial Donations may also be made to the American Lung Association of New Mexico, 120 Sierra Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108, or the Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation, P.O. Box 26666, Albuquerque, NM 87125-6666. A family visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Thursday, January 1st at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. A Memorial Service will be conducted on Friday, January 2nd at 2:00 p.m., at Central United Methodist Church, 1615 Copper NE. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Fri January 02, 2004

LAMBERT -- Douglas Frank Lambert, 83 a resident of Albuquerque for 50 years, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 31, 2003. Douglas served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a machinist (tool and die maker) for General Electric and retired in 1982. He will always be remembered as a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Jean Phelan Lambert; daughters, Donna Lambert of Albuquerque, Diana Shaver and husband, Lee, of Georgia, Delores Pierce and husband Randall of Alabama; 5 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild. Douglas was preceded in death by his first wife, Florence Lambert, in 1986. Services will be held Saturday, January 3, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale SE. Pallbearers will be Tomas Mulville, Tom Weis, Klause Weber, Randall Pierce, Lee Shaver, Captain Douglas Shaver. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, on Friday, January 2, 2004, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Fri January 02, 2004

LENK -- Donald S. Lenk Sr., a long-time resident of Albuquerque, died in his home in Scottsdale AZ on December 9, 2003. Don settled in New Mexico after a 27-year career in the US Navy as a Chief Warrant Officer, serving in WWII and the Korean War. He earned a Bachelor's degree from Eastern New Mexico University and a Masters degree from New Mexico Highlands University. He taught in the Albuquerque Public Schools for several years. Don was known for his love of golf (he made three holes in one) and his passion for growing tomatoes. He supported Albuquerque organizations that provided for the poor and homeless. Don is survived by his wife Myra of Scottsdale, his brother John of Vergennes VT, three children, ten grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.
        Published on: Fri January 02, 2004