Melinda Lorenzen

Melinda "Mindy" Rohrmann Lorenzen, age 81, passed away on May 20, 2026. She was born and raised in Indianapolis, IN with her two sisters. Growing up her family traveled all over the USA and Mindy loved figure skating. Mindy went to college at St Mary's in South Bend where she earned her bachelor's degree in Medical Technology. While in South Bend, she would also met her beloved Husband Chuck. Mindy and Chuck moved to Albuquerque where they raised their sons and lived for over 45 years.

Mindy was known for her big smile, generosity, and great sense of humor. She was an avid knitter, who loved arts and crafts and teddy bears. For many years she ran a successful craft show in Albuquerque.

She was a devout traditional Catholic and a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles, her parents, and sister Pam. She is survived by her sons and grandchildren.

The funeral will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Saints Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church at 5800 Ouray Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120. The Rosary will be at 8:30 followed by a Requiem High Mass at 9. Burial will immediately follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102. In lieu of flowers a donation would be appreciated to: St. Thomas Aquinas Seminary, 1208 Archbishop Lefebvre Avenue, Dillwyn, VA 23936. https://stas.org/en/donations-30458     In memory of Melinda Lorenzen.