Jones, Richard Michael

Richard Michael Jones, 49, loving father, husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017. As a young man, Richard proudly served his country in the Army for over four years before being honorably discharged. He then transitioned into restaurant management, honing his skills first in the casino restaurants, then was a dedicated manager of Village Inn Rio Rancho and Macs Steak in the Rough for over 15 years.

Richard is survived by his son, Matthew Jones; wife, Misty Jones; parents, Harold and Linda Jones; mother, Molly Bazan; brother, Harold Jones Jr. and wife Angie; his sister, Darla Henderson and Husband Chris; his brother, Robert Jones and girlfriend Kelly Darnell; his brother, Carlos Garcia; nieces and nephews, Jackie, Joshua, Austin, Alexia, Kristen, Spencer and Kit. Richard also leaves behind many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Richard was preceded in death by his daughter, Amelia Rose Jones, and mother Joyce Leonards. Also touching Richard’s life were Lenny and Linda Fresquez, who Richard didn’t just think of as employers, but friends.

The pallbearers are Harold Jones Jr., Robert Jones, Carlos Garcia, Chris Henderson, Joshua Carlisle, and Austin Jones. The honorary pallbearers are Darla Henderson, Jackie Carlisle, Alexia Garcia, Kristen Henderson, Lenny Fresquez, and Anthony Gurule.

A memorial will be held Monday, July 31, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. at FRENCH – Rio Rancho, with a reception to follow. A procession will be held Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. from FRENCH – Rio Rancho to the graveside memorial and burial at 10:00 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107.

Please visit our online guestbook for Richard at www.FrenchFunerals.com