Andrea Roth, of Richmond, California, passed away peacefully at home on August 17, 2025. Born in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Andrea lived a life full of creativity, curiosity, and connection. A graduate of Wellesley College and a gifted photographer, writer, and artist, she worked at several newspapers and pursued art in many forms. A long-time Buddhist practitioner and student of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, she was deeply devoted to her spiritual community. Andrea will be remembered for her strength, independence, humor, and warmth. She is survived by her son, Justin Roth, and a loving extended family and circle of friends.
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I knew Andrea from the early days. Great photographer. Sweet and wonderful person. A great student of the Vidyadhara.
Andrea was a wonderful friend and mother. We brought up our children together, in Boulder, back in the early days or our sangha. We were so busy between nongdro practice, bussing our kids to Alaya preschool, the Spruce street pool and so much more. Justin and Elise were best friends. I will always remember Andrea. She was truly a special person.
