It is with great sadness that I announce that Cindy Rae Whelihan passed away on Sept. 14, 2022 at the age of 62.

Cindy was a lifelong native of Eureka and a graduate of Eureka High School in 1978.

Cindy had many jobs over the years. She worked at the Times-Standard as an inserter, Bayshore Mall as a security guard, as a runner for Humboldt Central Laboratory and her last job was as a lab technician with St. Joseph’s Hospital. Cindy loved working for St. Joe’s. It was definitely a second home to her over the years. Cindy made many friends at the hospital over the years.

Cindy was known for her quick wit and sense of humor. She had many friends and people were drawn to her.

Cindy was preceded in death by her father Patrick Whelihan, mother Kathleen Whelihan, sister Patricia Minton and her ex-husband Larry Duncan. Cindy is survived by her sister Laura Knight, numerous nieces and cousins.

Cindy will be dearly missed by many, but she is now back in our mother’s loving arms.

My sincere thank you to Mad River Community Hospital for their heroic efforts in trying to save her.

At Cindy’s request there will be no service.