Cyd Smith
10/15/1956 - 10/28/2024
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Obituary For Cyd Smith
Cydney Jean Smith, 68, of Newark, CA, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024. Born on October 15, 1956, Cyd was a beloved figure in her community and an inspiring leader in various industries where she dedicated over 40 years of her career in management roles.
Cyd graduated from Mt. Eden High School in 1974 and furthered her education at Chabot College, which paved the way for her extensive professional life. She was known for her unwavering commitment and the significant impact she had on her colleagues and the many people she mentored.
Family was the cornerstone of Cyd's life. She is survived by her son, Dwayne Smith; daughter, Sarina Smith; and her cherished grandchildren, Destiny Kawas, Devin Smith, Jahleiah Smith, Michael Smith, and Romeo Winder-Smith. She was preceded in death by her mother, Arlene Basista, and father, George Quellich Jr.
Cyd had a profound love for children, not only her own and her grandchildren but also those of close family friends. She was a constant presence at their sporting events, birthday parties, and hosted all holiday events at her home, creating memorable experiences for everyone involved.
Her commitment to her family and professional life leaves a legacy of love, leadership, and community involvement that will be fondly remembered and sorely missed by all who knew her.
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12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
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Nora Gurevich planted 5 trees in memory of Cyd Smith . - 11/05/2024
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Andrei Iagaru planted 5 trees in memory of Cyd Smith . - 11/02/2024
Deepest condolences. Rest in Peace. Andrei & Nia Nicolae & Rozina
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Andrei Iagaru sent Ocean Breeze Spray for Cyd Smith - 11/02/2024
Deepest condolences. Rest in Peace. Andrei & Nia Nicolae & Rozina
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11/05/2024
Sending prayers to the Smith family, may god keep you all lifted 👏🏾
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11/02/2024
Rest in Love & Peace Aunty!! I'm so grateful that I got the honors of meeting such a beautiful soul like you!!
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11/02/2024
Thank you Cyd for being a wonderful, caring, and kind hearted friend. Thank you for opening your home, family, and heart to me. Thank you for helping to create some of my most memorable childhood moments. I will never forget you.
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11/02/2024
Cyd, I will never forget the fun we had in The 70s, 80s,... you were always Mama like and would always protect me and keep me safe as An elementary/teenage young lady. You were good to my cousins Kathy/Chris/Tony... But most of all you were good to me. I'll never forget our fourth Street adventures when you lived in Decoto. God surrounded you with his angels and keep you safe fly high my friend and reach for the stars because Jesus is waiting for you. God bless you, Serena and Dwayne. We love you dearly and thank you for being such good kids.
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11/02/2024
Mama Cyd, Thank you for always loving my me and my children the way you loved your own. I hope you fly high and sing with the angels, we love you so much and will miss you!
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11/02/2024
To my beautiful best friend and Sister, We have shared almost 50 years together and my memories I will treasure them forever! You will be truly missed and I know you're taking care of business on the other side, I will miss you my beautiful friend and fly Angel, Fly high in the sky! So until we meet again know that I will always love you ♥️
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11/02/2024
Nana Cyd was so special to me and my boys. After having my first son, Wolf, I didn't know who I would leave him with when I returned to work. Cyd offered to take him. She refused to take money to watch him. She treated my baby like one of her own grandchildren. When Covid hit, she would have Sarina drive her by my house so she could see how big my son was getting, tearing up with joy at the sight of him. When my second son was born, she had the same love for him. You never forget the people who loved you like family. She was "Nana" to us and we will always love her and keep her memory alive.
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