Gary Carpenter

Gary Carpenter obituary

Gary Carpenter

Gary Carpenter Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Riverside Funeral Home - Albuquerque on Dec. 31, 2025.
Gary Theodore Carpenter was born on May 29, 1940 and passed away December 23, 2025. He was born in Indianapolis, ID.

Gary served in the Air Force for 20 year and 29 days. He was a Tech Sargent, and his awards include Nation Defense Service Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon with 4 bronze oak leaf clusters, NCO Academy Graduate Ribbon, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with 2 bronze oak leaf clusters, Air Force Good Conduct medal with 1 silver oak leaf cluster.

Gary is preceded in death by his grandson Robbie. Gary is survived by his wife Maria Rita, his three children Kathleen, Carolee, and Michael. Grandchildren Gary, Tamra, Sean, Stephen, and great grandchildren Kira, Jayden, Mallory, Brooklyn, Jaxton, Reven, Torin, Hudson, and Leah.

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