Alyssa Gunn Maldonado

Alyssa Gunn Maldonado brought artistry and calm to the communities she served. Friends and local reporting identify her as a creative presence in Denver — a yoga instructor and member of the city’s tattoo and piercing community who worked at Sol Tribe Custom Tattoo and Body Piercing. Colleagues and mourners remembered her as an artist and a gentle, grounding presence who combined a love of body art with a dedication to wellbeing.

Alyssa worked alongside her husband, Jimmy (James) Maldonado, at Sol Tribe, where she helped create the welcoming atmosphere patrons often mentioned. Outside the shop, friends described her as someone who practiced and taught yoga and who participated in the local arts scene. Community tributes after her death emphasize that she was valued for both her creative talents and her compassionate spirit. Her role in the tattoo and piercing community connected her to many peers and clients, and vigils and fundraisers held in the wake of the December 2021 tragedy show the depth of feeling her loss inspired.

Public accounts of Alyssa’s life are centered on the relationships and community roles that people publicly celebrated: partner and colleague to Jimmy Maldonado, a contributor to Denver’s vibrant body-art world, and a yoga instructor who offered care and steadiness to those around her. While the public record focuses largely on the terrible events of December 27, 2021, the memories shared by friends and local outlets repeatedly return to her warmth, artistry, and the everyday kindnesses that made her a person of worth to many.

The loss of Alyssa was felt across Denver’s creative and wellness communities. Those who knew her have honored her memory with small gatherings, vigils, and tributes that underscored the human connections she fostered. Though public details about her early life and private history are limited in reliable sources, the sustained outpouring of remembrance makes clear that Alyssa’s life mattered deeply to family, friends, and the communities she served. She is remembered for her artistry, her practice of yoga, and the steady presence she offered to others.