Gerda Helga Young, 81, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away December 22, 2020. She was born on May 23, 1939 in Moneten, Germany, to Emil Albert and Maria Ida Heger. Gerda had a love for baking and arts and crafts. Gerda is survived by her two sons- Erwin (Sonya) and Ralph; and her two daughters- Evelyn and Erika (Cody). Gerda is also survived by her grandchildren, Scott, Chris, Kevin, Roger, Steven, Amberleigh, James, Tammy, Karen, Rachel, Lily, Owen, Colin, and her great grandchildren, Sebastian, Logan, Aiden and Brixton. She was preceded in death by both parents, husband Willis, son Dieter, daughter Linda, and grandchildren Brandon, Rochelle, Natalie, Tobias and Zachary. A private funeral will be held.