Erika Corrine Alvarez was born to Larry and Dagmar (Pappert) Beasly on June 15, 1963, in Petersburg, West Virginia. She passed surrounded by her family on May 11, 2025, after a short but formidable struggle with AML.

She is survived by her daughter Monika Alvarez (Nick), her mother Dagmar, her sister Tina Bredehoft (Wayne), niece Kya Simmons (Steve) and nephew Kylo Bredehoft (Lexie). Numerous great nieces and nephews that she loved and adored.

She is preceded in death by her husband Carlos Alvarez, her brother Lester Beasley, her father, Larry Beasley, her grandparents (Omi and Opi) and her friend of many years Randy Harwood.

Erika held many jobs and found her love and life's calling as a nurse in 2008 when she graduated from CSI with a Practical Nursing Certificate. She continued her Education while working full-time, and completed her Associate of Science Degree from ISU, College of Technology in 2017. Through this educational endeavor, her dedication, fortitude and self-sacrifice earned her the program's prestige Pioneer Award.

Erika had a true love for life and all things involving nature. From early days as child to her adult years she loved activity and outside. She mentioned the joy she shared with her brother and sister participating in Kung Fu tournaments and "seeing the world" as they traveled. She also had a smile and there was never anything she would not do for anyone. She was a tur angel on earth and has now taken her place above to watch over each of us.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations may be left at the funeral home and these will give to the Hope Lodge. This establishment housed and assisted Erika during her chemotherapy and Bone Marrow Transplant.

A Celebration of Life will be held on June 18th, 2025, at 12 noon at the Caribou Bible Church at 290 East 1st North Soda Springs, Idaho. Family will greet friends and family from 11-12.