Erika Rene (Brown) BRown

Erika Rene Brown, 24, of Aztec, A unique beautiful soul was tragically taken from us on August 3rd, 2014. Erika was a shy child that grew into a strong, confident, beautiful woman, full of creativity and dreams. She was incredibly kind, had a gentle spirit and was truly caring to every person she met. If she had enemies, you could count them on one hand with fingers left over. Losing her on this side of heaven will definitely leave a void in all of us who knew her. The advice that Erika would leave us all would be to live life fully, never stop learning, do yoga often, breathe, drink lots of pure water, don't eat meat or dairy. (She would sigh and roll her eyes at anyone who would ask, "How do you get your protein and calcium?") Eat lots of organic whole fruits and vegetables, hug the people you love often and say, "I love you"! This soul, radiant with beauty and love, had an inner spirit filled with the peace and longing for heaven. Erika's favorite quote was "A butterfly knows not days, but moments, and that is enough". Though all we had with her in this life were just moments, she left such an impact on every one of us. Erika is preceded in death by her father Eric Benét Brown and Grandfather Robert Lee Nordman. She is survived by her Mother Renee Susanne Nordman-Brown-Mendias, Brother Brian Keith Nordman (Monica), Grandparents Bennie and Janet Brown, Mary Nordman-Jacobson (Brad); Uncles Todd Brown, David Nordman (Judith) and Scott Nordman (Kay); Cousins Heather, Drew and Ethan Nordman and Rachel Nordman-Bishop (Bryan) and Sarah Nordman. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, August 13th, 2014 at Animas Valley Community Church, 500 E. Sabena, Aztec, NM at 6:00 pm. Erika's care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel, Aztec.