Erika I. Mallory passed away Nov. 11, 2025. She was born April 13, 1971, in Gunnison, Colorado, the daughter of Naomi I. Mallory and the late Curtiss O. Mallory. She graduated from Gunnison High School in 1989, where she made lasting friendships with so many of her classmates. She made lifelong friends with so many people that she’d known forever or had recently crossed paths with.
For three decades she served with pride and competence as the office manager at Blue Spruce Building Materials in Lake City. She was adored by local kids, pets and customers alike. She was a beloved fixture in the company and in the community.
Beyond the office, Erika was a devoted Denver Broncos fan and would proudly wear and display her orange and blue and cheer the loudest enjoying a good game with friends and family. She also enjoyed a good sunset, the outdoors and the companionship of her cats. She will be remembered for her love of sunflowers and how often she shared that love by sending bouquets to those she cared for.
Erika was perhaps best known for her kindness. She was always poised to call, text, snapchat a family member or a friend to check on them on a regular basis. She was always ready to listen, to offer a shoulder, or to share a hearty laugh.
She is survived by her mother Naomi, her uncle Lael Paulson, numerous cousins and a host of friends who will remember her as exceptionally caring, generous and endlessly encouraging. The family’s loss is profound, but they find peace in recalling her courage, her laughter, and her boundless support.
Her hometown community will remember her as a steady presence, an example of hard work and hearty warmth that everyone had the privilege to know. She will be deeply missed and forever cherished.
Further details about a celebration of life event in the summer of 2026 will be shared once finalized.
