Cynthia M Volding

October 24, 1938 – May 1, 2025

Cynthia “Cindy” Marguerite Volding passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025, after a long and courageous journey with Alzheimer’s disease. We are so grateful for the care she received from her caretakers, Lily and Nilo. She was 86 years old.

Born on October 24, 1938, in Burbank, California, Cindy was the youngest daughter of Paul Lybrand Brown and Bernice Helen Brown. It was at Burroughs High School in Burbank that she met her future husband, Kent Volding. They married in March 1958 and shared a loving and devoted partnership until Kent’s passing in 2021. In 1976, they made their home in Valencia, where they lived happily for many years.

After supporting Kent in earning his Engineering degree and while raising their five children, Cindy earned her teaching credentials and a Master of Science in School Counseling from California State University, Northridge. Her dedication to education led her to teach English, Math, and ASB at Placerita Junior High School. She later worked with students facing personal and substance-related challenges in the Hart School District’s STAR program. Cindy ultimately retired as a beloved counselor at Canyon High School, where she was known for her empathy, encouragement, and unwavering support for students and colleagues alike.

Cindy lived a life guided by faith, family, and service. She cherished time with her loved ones—camping, waterskiing, golfing, traveling, and enjoying friendly poker game nights with neighbors. She was endlessly devoted to her family and especially proud of her 12 grandchildren.

Cindy is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kent; her parents, Paul and Bernice; her son, Michael; her son-in-law, David Mitchell; her grandson, Matthew; and her sister, Julene. She is survived by her children Craig (Sandy Troxell), Karen Mitchell, Kathy Spencer (Greg), and Krista Block (Chris); her daughter-in-law Emily Olson-Volding; her grandchildren David Jr., Kendal, Cody (Hannah), Devynn, Eryn (Bryce), Madeline (Stephen), Kyle, Allyson (Tony), Blake, Elena, and Dane; and a cherished great-grandmother to Lelani, Avery, Addelyne, and Jack.

The family invites anyone who wants to share a story or memory of Cindy to upload it to https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/newhall-ca/cynthia-volding-12365080. In lieu of flowers, donations in Cindy’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at curealz.org.

Cindy will be deeply missed and forever remembered for her strength, warmth, and the profound love she gave so freely. Family and friends are warmly invited to attend and celebrate her memory.

A funeral service in loving memory of Cynthia will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, located at 25816 Tournament Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.

Following the service, a graveside burial will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Eternal Valley Memorial Park Mortuary, 23287 North Sierra Hwy, Newhall, CA 91321.

A reception lunch honoring Cindy’s life will be held at 12:30 p.m. at The Oaks Club at Valencia, 26550 Heritage View Lane, Valencia, CA 91381.