Whitney Ricky Payne

Whitney Ricky “Richard” Payne, 57, of Tijeras, New Mexico, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2009 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Richard was born on January 25, 1952, in Danbury, Connecticut to Thomas Whitney and Virginia (Hazard) Payne. He lived in Tijeras for 2 ½ years, coming from New York. He was a member of the Honda Rider Club and the Ham Radio OPP. AB2RJ. Richard was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Toni McBreairty. He is survived by his son, Kevin H Witten and his wife Lori Rothwell of Albuquerque; three sisters, Lori Dufour, Patty Jacobsen and Vicki Baker; seven grandchildren, Samantha N. Witten, Jessica L., Holli M., Bailey A., Joe A., Emilie L. Rothwell, and Whitney C. Witter; and several nieces and nephews. There will be a memorial service at Harris-Hanlon Mortuary in Moriarty, NM on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at 3:00PM