Nicole Andrea Lardner

Nicole (Nikki) Andrea Lardner was born on August 24th, 1992, to the amazing husband & wife duo of Timothy & Janice Lardner. Early on, she followed in the footsteps of her 3 fast-paced siblings: her “B. Lardner” (Britney Lardner), her “Favorite Bro” (Michael V. Lardner), and her “Rockin’ Nurse” (Michelle Deitchman). Tim & Janice raised their family in Belen, NM, where Nikki attended school & participated in many extracurricular events (BHS Class of 2011). She was successful in Tennis, Track & Field, & the Belen FFA Chapter.

Nikki is preceded into our Lord’s Heavenly Kingdom by her father (Timothy Lardner), grandmother (Lois Lardner), cousins (Christopher Lardner & Alex Layer), and grandfather (Michael Capps). She is survived in faith by her mother (Janice), brother (Michael), sisters (Michelle & Britney), grandfather (Vincent Lardner), grandmothers (MaryKay Lardner & Charlette Skidmore), 9 uncles, 8 aunts, 23 cousins and countless friends/neighbors/co-workers.

From the time Nikki was 2, she adopted the “I can do it myself” kind of attitude, and always felt empowered to set her sights high. She was a happy little girl who focused on keeping up with her sisters and brother, and she turned into a strong-willed young woman who was determined to show that girls can keep up with the boys in many, many aspects. In high school, she became a volunteer at the Rio Grande Fire Department, and quickly found her calling. She was,… shall we say “a moth to a flame” – she was attracted to the idea that saving lives & extinguishing fires was her mission in life, and she made it her passion…and she did it with constant grace & a new hair style every couple of months.

In 2013, Nikki was tragically in a single car rollover and sustained a Severe Traumatic Brain Injury & multiple physical setbacks… but not her spirit – she was attentive to the idea that she was the life of the party, every gathering needed appetizers, and that every outfit could nicely pair with her zebra purse & hot pink nails (if you didn’t know, she was a woman of glitz’n’glamour). Throughout the following 6 years, Nikki faced many challenges, and unfortunately her “tiny but mighty” body just couldn’t keep up.

Nikki went to be with our Lord & Savior on Friday, August 30th, 2019. Her services will take place at the following locations:

Viewing:

Tuesday, September 10th, 2019 @5:30pm

FRENCH - Lomas

10500 Lomas Blvd NE

Albuquerque, NM 87112

Rosary:

Tuesday, September 10th, 2019 @ 6:30pm

French Funeral Home

10500 Lomas Blvd NE

Albuquerque, NM 87112

*Eulogy to immediately follow the Rosary

Celebration of Life service:

Wednesday, September 11th, 2019 @8:30am

Our Lady of the Annunciation Church

2621 Vermont St. NE

Albuquerque, NM 87110

If you’d like to make a donation in Nikki’s name, you may do so in two ways: the Belen FFA Chapter or the Rio Grande Fire Department. Since she was highly involved in both of these programs, we know that your donation would go directly into the community and will help their missions of leadership, growth, & success.

Please contact: Belen FFA Chapter Advisor – Justin Brown (505)966-1328

Rio Grande Fire Department – Mike Scales (505)217-5959

Flowers can be purchased through Flowers by Zach-Low https://flowersbyzachlow.com/