More About Elika

Elika was a radiant soul full of life and excitement. She was known for lifting others up and organizing ways for family and friends to spend quality time together. She was a loyal friend who supported her loved ones wholeheartedly. She was determined to accomplish anything she set her mind to, and encouraged others to do the same.

In 2024, Elika graduated with Magna Cum Laude honors from the University of California, Riverside with a degree in Business Administration and a concentration in Finance. A natural born leader, she served as the chapter President of her sorority, Alpha Chi Omega, where she met many of her closest friends.

After graduating, she moved to Texas to be with her longtime boyfriend, Tanner. She began her career working as a project controls associate for an energy company, and was excelling in her role. On October 16, 2025, while on her way to work, Elika’s life was tragically cut short by a distracted driver.

Although she is no longer physically here, her legacy lives on in every life she touched and every act of courage she inspired. Elika’s spirit continues to guide us, reminding us to lead with kindness, to chase our dreams fearlessly, and to find joy in the simple moments. Through this foundation, her light becomes a force that uplifts others, ensuring that the love, bravery, and compassion she embodied will continue to ripple outward.