Richard D. Williams

Richard David Williams died suddenly on Sept. 9, 2014, at home in Albuquerque, in his favorite chair. The silver-tongued devil of Osbourne street in Artesia NM learned the newspaper business at 8 years old, by writing the neighborhood gossip and news and handing it out to every house. He was born to Amy and Kenneth Williams on Dec. 11, 1942 and kept everyone entertained and laughing throughout his life. He worked as the police beat, politics, and business reporter and editor of the Albuquerque Tribune. Working at Amrep SW, he continued writing, but from a new perspective as a public information officer. He was more than respected as the politics column writer and reporter. It was not a joke that the right or wrong comment from Williams kept politicians genuflecting to him. He was famous for his "Holbroke joke." His wife, Madeline Dunn, was quoted as saying she married him because he was the funniest, wittiest, smartest, most cynical person she ever met. His grandchildren and his family adored him. He said his heart was filled with more love for his grandchildren than anyone deserved. And he said he was the luckiest person who ever lived. He was a graduate of Texas Tech and earned an MBA at UNM. Surviving him are his wife, Madeline Dunn Williams, children Cynthia Burleson (Tom), Jennifer Williams, Ronit Robinson, Dina Dogin (Joshua), Abra Altman (Brandon), and 9 grandchildren, Cailey, Weston, Stephanie, Hannah, Benjamin, Aiden, Naomi, Meira, and Finley. Services will be held at Congregation B'nai Israel at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 12, 2014 at 4401 Indian School N.E. No flowers please. Contributions to the Jewish Academy of Arts and Sciences and Congregation B'nai Israel in his memory are appreciated. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd. NE 505-843-6333