Cindi Lea Vega

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Cindi Lea Vega

March 4, 1971 ~ November 24, 2024  

Cindi Lea Vega passed away peacefully at her home in Cottonwood Heights on November 24, 2024. Cindi was born on March 4, 1971, in Ogden to Gabriel and Lynda Vega. Later that year, her family moved to Salt Lake City. At the age of 5, Cindi began attending the School for the Blind in Ogden before transitioning to the School for the Blind in Salt Lake City. She later attended public school and graduated from Brighton High School in 1991. Cindi went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Weber State University in 1997.  

Cindi dedicated her life to supporting the blind and visually impaired community. She began her career at Services for the Blind in Ogden, where she worked for five years, before serving at Utah State Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired for 28 years.  

From the age of 12, Cindi read braille during Masses at St. Thomas More Parish. She was an active advocate for individuals with disabilities, serving on the Catholic Bishops’ Commission of People with Disabilities, the UTA Accessibility Board and the Utah Council of the Blind. She was also an avid ham radio operator (call sign: KJ7ZLJ).  

Cindi had a unique ability to touch the hearts of everyone she met, leaving a lasting impression of love and kindness. She was often referred to as “God’s angel” for her unwavering faith, compassion and service to others.  

Cindi is survived by her parents Gabriel and Lynda Vega; her sister Angela (Jason Provstgaard); her brother Adam Vega; her niece Rachel; her nephews Tristan and Isaiah Street; and several aunts and uncles. Cindi also shared her life with five guide dogs: Cameo, Galaxy, Romey and Seattle who preceded her in death; her loyal companion Pringle will remain with her family.  

A rosary will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 11 a.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 3015 Creek Road, Cottonwood Heights. Following the rosary, a wake and celebration of Cindi’s life will take place in the parish hall.  

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the following organizations in Cindi’s memory: Guide Dogs for the Blind (http://www.guidedogs.com); Utah Council of the Blind (http://www.utahblind.org); Septo-Optic Dysplasia Foundation (http://www.sods.com).  

Arrangements entrusted to Starks Funeral Parlor. Share your photos and memories with her family at www.starksfuneral.com