Cynthia Mingus-Brown

Cynthia was born on August 15, 1958 in Salem, Oregon to Philis Trent and Don Parise Sr. Cynthia graduated from West Albany High School and mostly spent her time in the Albany area until the last three years, when she lived in Salem. Cynthia enjoyed traveling and took her kids on a memorable trip to Disneyland. She also loved horses and rode on and off throughout her life. She worked in customer service and administrative jobs for many years but the job she was most proud of was that of being a mom to her three children. She was a loving mom who had a big heart and would do anything for them. Cynthia passed away on October 23, 2018 in Portland, Oregon at age 60. She was preceded in death by her mother, Philis and brother, Dan Cornel. She is survived by her children, Matthew, Michael and Madison; brother, Don Parise Jr and sister, Bekie Wilde. Private family services were held. Arrangements by Weddle Funeral Service.