PATTY LAMBERT, age 77, passed on May 31, 2012. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, James E. Lambert; her son, James Lambert Jr. and his wife Nanci; her grandson, Chris Lambert; her granddaughter, Cathy Hamilton; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Frances Nassif and her brother, Forest Leblo. Before her illness, Patty was actively engaged on outdoor sports, including horseback riding, boating, motorcycle riding and big game hunting. She received her private pilot’s license in 1969. In recent years she enjoyed traveling in a motor home. She was a devout Christian. As per her wishes she received a direct burial with memorial service to be performed later. Memorial Service will be on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at 6:00pm at Harris-Hanlon Mortuary in Mountainair, New Mexico with Pastor Richard Spencer officiating.