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Obituary for JONES


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday September 28, 2014

JONES, MONTE R. Age 51, passed away Monday, September 22, 2014. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on August 25, 1963, to Errol Dean and Joyce Gail (Baker) Jones. He was preceded in death by his father, Errol Dean Jones; and a sister, Casey Kathleen Jones. Mr. Jones is survived by his wife of 20 years, Michelle Renee Jones; son, Hunter Jones; mother, Gail Jones; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Daniel and Dula Gutierrez; sister-in-law, Noreen Denise Daugherty; many close family members and friends. Mr. Jones was a lifelong New Mexican, graduating from Kirtland Central High School in 1981 and New Mexico State University in 1987 with a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice. He began his career in law enforcement with Albuquerque Public Schools and retired as a Sergeant from Rio Rancho Police Department in 2010. Currently, he was a security officer for Rio Rancho Public Schools. He, also enjoyed fishing and hunting, and was a devoted Dallas Cowboys fan. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, September 29, 2014 at Daniels Family Funeral Services - Sara Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho. Inurnment will follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in Monte's honor to the Ten-82 Foundation at 1101 Cielo Vista Del Norte, Corrales, NM 87048. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920