Nicholas Edmund Rodgers

Nicholas E. Rodgers went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 9, 2026. Nick was born on January 30, 1990, at Lovelace Hospital in Albuquerque to Richard and Teri Rodgers and his big sister Elizabeth.

Nick graduated from Hope Christian School in 2009 and joined the US Army in 2010. He served his country with honor, pride, and dignity for four years. He had two tours to Afghanistan as a combat infantryman, serving as an MRAP driver in Kunduz and a security force team machine gunner in Jalalabad and Mehtar Lam. He earned numerous Army achievement medals and commendations. After being honorably discharged in 2014, he returned to Albuquerque.

With a desire to continue serving his community, Nick attended CNM, graduating with an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice. He then attended Western New Mexico University and graduated with his Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice, Magna Cum Laude.

He graduated from the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) Academy in October 2021 and served with APD for 5 months and Rio Rancho Police Department for 6 months. He worked for CYFD - Criminal Justice at Albuquerque Boys Reintegration Center as a counselor.

Nick loved his family, friends, and fellow soldiers. He always brought joy and laughter with his beautiful smile and witty humor. He is survived by his parents Richard and Teri, sister Elizabeth, and niece Ava Marie to whom he was a father-figure and loved dearly. He is also survived by his grandmother Rita Stone and many cousins, aunts, and uncles. He will be missed by those who loved him very much.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026 at Hoffmantown Church located at 8888 Harper Drive NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. Viewing at 10:00 am and service at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Objective Zero Foundation or Paws and Stripes in Rio Rancho, NM.