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Obituary for KNIGHT


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday January 14, 2004

William F. Knight, 75, of Gallup, NM, died Saturday, January 10, 2004. He was born June 24, 1928 in Albuquerque, NM. He was a Veteran of the US Army serving during the Korean War. A member of the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Gallup, New Mexico, and a Life member of the Elks Lodge and the Knights of Columbus Lodge #1783 and the Gallup Bowlers Association. He was the Owner/Operator of the Gal-a Bowl in Gallup. Memorial Rosary and Mass will be held on Thursday - January 15, 2004 - 10:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, 415 E. Green Ave., Gallup, New Mexico. Fr. Crispin Butz, OFM & Fr. James E. Walker will be the Celebrants. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the William F. Knight Scholarship Fund c/o the Gallup Catholic Schools, 515 Park Ave. Gallup, New Mexico 87301. Survivors include: wife of 50 years, Elaine Knight of Gallup, NM; son, Bill and wife, Cindy Knight Jr. of Gallup, NM; daughter, Jacki & husband, Mike Ryan of Gallup, NM, daughter, Diane Knight of Gallup, NM, daughter, Leora Knight of Phoenix, AZ; sister, Mary Gleason of Albuquerque, NM; granddaughter, Alicia Hall of Gallup, NM, granddaughter, Crystal Hall of Phoenix, AZ, granddaughter, Laura Hall of Gallup, NM, granddaughter, Jennifer Knight of Gallup, NM; grandson, Willie Knight of Gallup, NM, grandson, David Rukstelis of Phoenix, AZ; granddaughter, Melissa Rukstelis of Phoenix, AZ, granddaughter, Ashley Ryan of Gallup, NM; great-grandson, Nikolaus Armenta of Phoenix, AZ. He is preceded in death by his father, Edwin P. Knight, mother, Marguerite Armijo, sisters, Betty Ellis and Margie Lester and brother, Bud Knight. Rollie Mortuary, Inc. 401 E. Nizhoni Blvd. Gallup New Mexico is in charge of arrangements. (505) 863-4452