Erica Rose Sadda

Erica Rose Sadda, 42 made heaven her home on Tuesday June 13, 2023, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Erica was born July 6th in Phoenix, AZ to Doreen Sadda and Terrill Sadda. She graduated from Globe High School in May 1998. After which she attended Eastern Arizona College and studied Administration of Justice.  After college Erica pursued her career in law enforcement working for the San Carlos Apache Tribe as a Police Dispatcher. In 2018, Erica relocated to the Santa Fe area in New Mexico. There she worked for the Hilton Hotel in Customer Service. Erica also worked as a Home Healthcare Worker for the elderly in Santa Fe.  Recently, Erica worked as a Customer Service Representative for Budget Car Rental in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Erica was a devoted aunt who loved to spend time with her nieces and nephews. Erica enjoyed hiking with her Santa Fe family, she had a passion for live music performances and expressing herself through her artwork.

Erica is survived by her partner Michael J. Shorten, Her mother Doreen Pahe and Doreen’s longtime partner Melvin Thompson Sr.  Her twin sister Jessica Sadda Russell and her brother in-law Earl Russell Jr. along with her sister Titiania Patten and her brother in-law Michael Patten.  Her Nieces and Nephews Myranda, Macy, Audrey, Autumn, Genesis, Josefa, and Juuso. She is proceeded in death by father Terrill Sadda, maternal grandparents Rosie and Hanson Bendle, and Paternal grandmother Marina Sadda-Stone.

The wake will be held on Sunday June 25, 2023, at the Full Gospel Tabernacle in San Carlos AZ.  The funeral service will be held Monday 26, 2023 at Burdette Hall in San Carlos AZ.  Following the funeral Erica will be laid to rest at the North Gate Cemetery in San Carlos AZ.  All churches and singers are welcome. To contact the family, you may call 928-200-9494 or 928-812-5536