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“My sincere condolences to the family I will certainly miss Dale. It was always nice to know he was there. Every time I talked to him it was like I...
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1 of 10 | Posted by: Rom H. Barnes
“" We decided we're gonna finish what you started sir.
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful...
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2 of 10 | Posted by: Joe & Alice Garcia NM
“Very sorry to hear of Dale's passing. He was always very kind to me. The thoughts and prayers of our family goes out to yours. May he rest in peace.
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3 of 10 | Posted by: Dr. Robert Sher Albuquerque NM
“We will miss Dale. He was a good friend and a good person. My wife and I have known Dale for about sixteen years. Dale hired me in 1999. He was a...
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4 of 10 | Posted by: Margarito Montoya NM
“Hello to Mike Hendricks, Luana and family,
This may be a repeated message, but better sent twice than not at all!
Jack and I thank you for the...
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5 of 10 | Posted by: Charlotte and Jack Nelson NH
“I send my condolences to the Fox family. I have known Dale for quite some time now. My father is a designer for Autum Wood. My memory is when I...
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6 of 10 | Posted by: EDWARD ZOZAYA JR. Whittier CA
“We are so very sorry for the loss of Dale Fox. We are blessed to have memories of him. God Bless You All.
Edward & Judaline Zozaya
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7 of 10 | Posted by: Edward & Judaline Zozaya NM
“Dale will continue to impact all our lives as we carry on here.
Dale and Luana's Family have made a difference in all our Lives and in all Our...
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8 of 10 | Posted by: Gerry & Carol- Olene, Bryan, KyleFalls NM
“It's my calculation that I first met Dale about 15 years or so ago. I was hired by a third party broker to do graphic design work on the catalog...
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9 of 10 | Posted by: Kathy Montoya Albuquerque NM
“On behalf of the French Family of Companies we express our deepest condolences.
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10 of 10 | Posted by: French Family of Companies NM
FOX - Dale H. Fox, 76, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, November 3, 2009. Born in Port Huron, MI, he moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1970. He is survived by his wife of 35 years Luana, children: Carrie Diedrich and husband Bill, Jeff Fox and wife Deena, Brenda Satar, Mike Hendricks and wife Nancy, Tim Fox and wife Julia, Mark Hendricks and wife Sunnee and Jill Griggs and husband Donald. Dale is also survived by his brother, Gary Fox and wife Evi, brother-in-law Larry Strickland and wife Sheriece, grandchildren, Brian Diedrich and wife Ashleigh, Kristi Diedrich, Mollie Brown and husband Jake, Chris Satar, Jacob Fox, Isaac Fox, Jason Fox, Jaeden Hendricks, Railee Hendricks, Hannah Williams, Jonathon Fox, Hans Hendricks, Ashley Fox, Heather Fox and Emma Griggs, great grandchildren Landon and Bristol and many other family and friends. He was master and companion to Murphy, his loving and faithful Lhaso Apso.
Mr. Fox served in the US Air Force, 98th Air Refueling Squadron, managed shoe stores and department stores, designed and manufactured shoes, designed and manufactured clothing and bootjack. He was a designer and manufacturer of furniture and doors, land developer and house flipper - extraordinaire, designer and manufacturer of a loving family and community of friends. He was also Mens Leather Clothing Designer of the year in 1978, Autumn Wood Furniture and Door/Fox Manufacturing owner/partner with stores in Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Las Cruces specializing in custom woodwork from 1974 to the present. He was New Mexico Small Business Person of the Year in 1992, National Blue Chip Award for overcoming adversity in business also in 1992, Albuquerque Mover and Shaker in 1993, Albuquerque Mayoral Candidate in 1993, opened first free-standing shoe store in the U.S., the ultimate salesman all through his life - "always round up!", mentor, entrepreneur, and community advocate (and rebel rouser). He was a founding member of the Crossroads Baptist Church in Denver, CO, and actively envolved member of New Covenant Church, team member on mission trips to El Salvador to build houses and build relationships with the people, master door greeter and hugger at New Covenant Church as well.
This loving, tough, caring, cranky, strong, intimidating, faithful father and friend, proud grandfather and gentle giant never realized the impact he had on those he met. Dale was a vicious warrior against cancer for 18 years forever ready for the next step, cure or hope to prolong his life with his family and friends. God allowed him to not be intimidated, to live life to the fullest and never be afraid of a challenge. He ALWAYS saw the potential in every opportunity. The value of his belief in God, his family and his friends along with the open-door policy he kept at his home defined his life. He taught us to never forget the importance of family.
A special thanks for the loving care and support as shown by the staff at the Heart Hospital and Dr Harvey White, Dr Tim Lopez and Dr Natalie Marshall.
Services will be held Friday, Nov 6, 2009, 10:00 a.m., at New Covenant Church, 7201 Paseo Del Norte NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary at 7121 Wyoming Blvd NE, Thursday, Nov 5, 2009, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.. Memorial contributions may be to New Covenant Church for Missions at 7201 Paseo Del Norte NE Alb., NM 87113 or The United Blood Services 1515 University Blvd NE 87110. Please visit our online guestbook for Dale at www.RememberTheirStory.com.
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7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE
505-823-9400
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My sincere condolences to the family I will certainly miss Dale. It was always nice to know he was there. Every time I talked to him it was like I had talked to him the day before.
Posted by: Rom H. Barnes Nov 09, 2009
" We decided we're gonna finish what you started sir.
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We were all ment to shine as children do. Its not just in some of us its in everyone and as we let our own light shine. We unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear. Our presence automatically liberates others. SIR, I just want to say thank you. You saved my life."
I got this from a movie I saw about four years ago and the first person I thought of was Dale.
a few years back and the first person I thought of was Dale.
Posted by: Joe & Alice Garcia Albuquerque, NM Nov 07, 2009
Very sorry to hear of Dale's passing. He was always very kind to me. The thoughts and prayers of our family goes out to yours. May he rest in peace.
Posted by: Dr. Robert Sher Albuquerque, NM Nov 06, 2009
We will miss Dale. He was a good friend and a good person. My wife and I have known Dale for about sixteen years. Dale hired me in 1999. He was a good boss. Our condolences and prayers go to the Fox family. May God bless all of you. Margarito and Maria Montoya
Posted by: Margarito Montoya Albuquerque, NM Nov 06, 2009
Hello to Mike Hendricks, Luana and family,
This may be a repeated message, but better sent twice than not at all!
Jack and I thank you for the pleasure of time spent with Dale. We so love Mike and Hans, and appreciate the difference Dale made in their lives.. We think of you as you celebrate Dale's life.
Be well and travel safely, Mike!
Love,
Jack and Charlotte
Posted by: Charlotte and Jack Nelson Manchester, NH Nov 06, 2009
I send my condolences to the Fox family. I have known Dale for quite some time now. My father is a designer for Autum Wood. My memory is when I helped out, when Dale was running for Mayor, if my memory serves me right. Dale you will be in my prayers, as well as your loved one....
Posted by: EDWARD ZOZAYA JR. Whittier, CA Nov 05, 2009
We are so very sorry for the loss of Dale Fox. We are blessed to have memories of him. God Bless You All.
Edward & Judaline Zozaya
Posted by: Edward & Judaline Zozaya Rio Rancho, NM Nov 05, 2009
Dale will continue to impact all our lives as we carry on here.
Dale and Luana's Family have made a difference in all our Lives and in all Our Worlds. We are sad, that for now Dale will not be here to encourage. All who had the privelege of knowing Dale,know He Made Much More than a difference in The World.
We embrace Luana and All their children,grand-children and great-grand-children.
With Grateful Hearts-Gerry & Carol-Olene-Bryan-Kyle
Posted by: Gerry & Carol- Olene, Bryan, KyleFalls Albuquerque, NM Nov 05, 2009
It's my calculation that I first met Dale about 15 years or so ago. I was hired by a third party broker to do graphic design work on the catalog/brochure for AutumnWood Doors and Furniture. I sat across from Dale at the meeting table and how can I say this... HE SCARED ME! I admit I was completely intimidated by him. I can even tell you what he was wearing, he made such an impression on me.
During this meeting I realized that this was a man who knew what he wanted, how he wanted it and was going to have it! I prayed all the way home that I was up to the task.
I say all the time that if you have faith, and just keep moving forward, and that even if you can't see around the corner, God can. Who knew that this particular day, I would turn the corner, run smack dab in the middle of Dale Fox and eventually get to know him and who he was, fall in love with not only him, but his wife, his children and their grandchildren. Not to mention all of his employees... amazing people.
That meeting changed my life and I was blessed enough to be able to tell him so the day before he died. I tried to convey what he'd done for me that actually changed who I am. He has given me countless hours of advice, encouragement and kindness... oh and yes.. GRIEF too! I always told him that he treated me like a daughter.. and he yelled at me like one too! :). I also was able to tell him that he's been better to me than my own father ever was and I was able to thank him for that.
The discussion I had with him is something that I will remember forever. As I started to get a little weepy he said "Kathy, don't you cry for me. I'm not scared, I'm ready." Then he pointed in the general direction of the fireplace in their bedroom and said "I can see Jesus' face there waiting for me." He patted me on the hand and said with a smile I don't think I've ever seen on him before, "Im going home"
Goodbye Dale.. for now. (I asked him to put in a good word for me and to save me a seat)
Posted by: Kathy Montoya Albuquerque, NM Nov 05, 2009
On behalf of the French Family of Companies we express our deepest condolences.
Posted by: French Family of Companies Albuquerque, NM Nov 05, 2009
Funeral Service:
November 06 2009
10:00 AM
New Covenant Church
7201 Paseo Del Norte
Albuquerque, NM 87110


