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KNIGHT -- Robin D. "R.D." Knight, 86, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque died Saturday, December 13, 2003. Mr. Knight is survived by his children, Fred Knight of Santa Fe, Patti Knight Hopper of Albuquerque, Rob Knight and wife Nancy of Albuquerque, Nancy Smart and husband, Rex of Kanab, UT and Diana Winter and husband, Doug of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Kristen Hopper, Ryan Hopper, Brad Clifton, Jeff Clifton, Scott Knight and Saxon Knight; three great-grandchildren; and sister, Florence Puhara of California. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita A. Knight. Mr. Knight graduated from Albuquerque High School and attended UNM where he excelled in Track and Field and Football. He served in the US Army Air Corps during WWII. Mr. Knight was President and CEO of L & P Building Supply Co. and a founder of El Rey Stucco Co. He was a member of the Albuquerque Country Club, the VFW, and the BPOE. Private interment has taken place and Memorial Services will be held Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. at the University of New Mexico Alumni Chapel, with Rev. Clyde Stanfield officiating. Limited handicap parking will be available near the chapel. More parking will be available at the T-1 lot at the corner of University and Lomas (the old Ford dealership lot). Shuttle service will be provided. Memorial contributions may be made to the education fund at The Cottages of Albuquerque, 3921 Juan Tabo Pl. NE, 87112. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Wed December 17, 2003