Officer Eric H. Talley

9/26/1969- 3/22/2021

Eric H. Talley, devoted husband and father, passed away on 3/22/2021 at the age of 51. Eric was born in Houston, TX on 9/26/1969. He was the son of Homer Carroll Talley III and Judy Ellen (Butler) Talley. He graduated from Highland High School in Albuquerque, NM in 1988. He earned a Master's degree from Ball State University in computer science in 2001 and worked in the tech industry for six years before becoming a police officer in Boulder, CO in 2010. He married Leah Anne Laurenzano on 8/19/1993 and over the next twenty-eight years raised seven children. Though he began his profession working for Avaya in Thornton, CO, he "felt a higher calling" and at the age of 40 transitioned into the police force, a childhood dream. He would often jokingly acknowledge that he entered the police force because it was less stressful than trouble-shooting computer systems.

Eric was never afraid to confront danger. For the next eleven years he protected his family as well as his community while working as a Boulder Police Officer. He not only patrolled the streets but willingly took on many collateral duties including being one of the original members of the police drone team. He also worked as part of the Explorers program which positively influenced young boys and girls to become police officers. He continually touched many hearts and saved many lives. He was loved by many and he will be missed by all.

Eric is survived by his wife, Leah Anne (Laurenzano); his seven children, Aaron Michael, Livia Angelina, Madeline Grace, Stephen Christopher, Phillip Andrew, Laura Kathryn, Paul Shay Marie; his mother, Judy Ellen (Butler) Talley; father, Homer Carroll "Shay" Talley III; step-mother, Jean (Deardoff) Talley; sister, Kirstin Brooks; and niece, Jorleigh Rider.

Celebration of Life will be held Tues., 3/30/2021, 11am at Flatirons Church, 355 W. South Boulder Rd., Lafayette. While the general public is welcome to attend, attendance at the event is limited due to COVID-19 restrictions. Therefore, anyone interested in viewing the service is encouraged to watch via livestream on local news stations. Please visit HoranCares.com for Memorial Donation information as well as a Tribute Wall where you are encouraged to share memories of Eric and condolences with his family.

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Published by Albuquerque Journal on Mar. 28, 2021.

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Liz

March 29, 2021

I appreciate your sharing the mass at the cathedral in Denver, thank you. It gave me great comfort as I am sure it did for Officer Talley and his family. I very much appreciate the risk and sacrifice that police officers make to protect the public - such a difficult job, and I am glad that Officer Talley was able to find strength in his spiritual beliefs and the church, (and his loving family) in order to endure those challenges. He gave his life for his community. I lived in Boulder for 13 years and frequented the Table Mesa shopping center, so this tragedy touches me even now that I live in Oregon. So know that your sharing of this church ritual extended comfort beyond the immediate community of Boulder. A very gracious act of kindness from the Talley family. I am so sorry for your loss of your beloved.

Jennifer Frenkil

March 29, 2021

RIP , Officer Eric Talley (1969-2021)
Lost now unto being beautifully Reunited One Day Up in Heaven, Amen !
Soaring, an Angel forever now, Amen!

Pam and Mark Lombard

March 28, 2021

We are praying for your family in this difficult time as well as the law enforcement officers in Colorado and across our great country who are impacted by the terrible loss of one of their own. We are honored by the diligent service Officer Talley provided to his community. May he rest in peace. May God bless and comfort his family, and help them to fix their eyes on Jesus and feel His comfort. My wife and I are part of a law enforcement family with my Dad and brother being former Denver Police and our son now working as a law enforcement officer in Washington, D.C. We both lived in Denver for many years and still have a portion or our hearts tied to the Rocky Mountains, including regular attendance at Flatirons Community Church virtual services.

March 28, 2021

May loving memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)

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