John Lee Thompson

John Lee Thompson, born May 20, 1940, passed away on December 9, 2019, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Known as John Lee, he was known for his commitment to service in New Mexico. A lifelong resident of the state, he raised his children, operated a business, and dedicated more than 40 years to state politics in the Land of Enchantment. He served as a State Representative in the New Mexico legislature from 1976 until 1982, and continued as a highly respected lobbyist until retiring in 2016. John Lee was an avid angler, loved Spanish music, and was the Saturday morning disc jockey for KANW for many years.

John Lee is survived by his daughters, Roxanna and Julie; sons, Jason and John; sister, Bessie Tantillo; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cherished dog, Olive. Too numerous to list, John Lee touched the lives of many lifelong dear friends, colleagues, and fishing buddies.

A celebration of John Lee’s life will be held on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 10000 Spain Rd. NE in Albuquerque.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Alzheimer’s Association of New Mexico or Special Olympics of New Mexico.