Cyndi Ann Bakalian
October 19, 1956 ~ June 17, 2023
Born in:
Long Beach, California
Resided in:
Bryan, Texas
Cynthia “Cyndi” Ann Bakalian passed suddenly, unexpectedly and without trauma or pain on Saturday June 17th 2023, at home on the ranch with her family. Her service will be conducted by Callaway Jones Funeral services of Bryan Friday June 30th 2023. We will commence with a visitation from 9am – 10am followed by the service from 10am – 11am, there will be the ability to live stream the service if you are unable to attend, Cyndi’s internment will follow at the College Station Memorial Cemetery. A celebration of Cyndi’s life will conclude the day at Traditions Golf Club main club house, from 1130am through 230pm.
Cyndi was born in Long Beach California to Alonzo Wayne and Billie Joan Dunn and as a little sister to Gary Wayne. Cyndi moved to central California, Porterville, in her younger years. She graduated high school in 1974 from Porterville High. This was where she met the love of her life, Steve Bakalian. They married in 1976. Cyndi was educated with an AA and was the bookkeeper extraordinaire among one of her many extraordinary talents. Cyndi and Steve welcomed their first child Joseph “Joey” Wayne in 1981 and then followed with a 2nd son Nicholas “Nick” Steven in 1984. In 1996 Cyndi and Steve moved their little family of 4 to the harsh and beautiful Australian outback to commence a 20+ year life that involved farming and cattle. In 2009 Cyndi welcomed her first grandchild, Jack, then 2013 brought her Jake. 2007 saw the death of her beloved father and brought Sara (Joeys wife) into her life, Joey and Sara moved to California and thus began Cyndi “commuting” between the US and Australia. In approx. 2015 She and Steve made the break back to the US to call home again permanently. In 2015 Nick married his love, Rebecca and they made their way to the US permanently and Cyndi welcomed Nick & Rebecca’s first child and grandson #3 Chris in 2017, finally 2019 her only granddaughter, born to Nick and Rebecca was gifted to her. Cyndi’s whole world was completed when she moved into her dream home on Ironwood Ranch in Bryan TX with her whole family within reach. Her Grandchildren were her whole world, and she was fiercely protective over all her family and would help anyone with huge heart, everyone was welcome at her home, and you never left hungry or without an open invitation to return at will.
Cyndi leaves behind footprints on the hearts of everyone she touched. Especially her legacy will live on through her husband of 48 years Steve, her son’s Joey and Nick, their wives Sara and Rebecca, grandchildren Jack, Jake, Chris and Matilda. Her brother Gary and his wife Elizabeth.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Cyndi’s name to one of the following organizations:
• T2T.org honoring first responders and emergency personnel.
• The Heart Association
• Alzheimer’s Association
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Visitation: June 30, 2023 9:00 am
Callaway-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Center
3001 S College Ave
Bryan, TX 77801
979-822-3717
https://callawayjones.com
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Bakalian family we are very saddened by the unexpected passing of Cindy. She was such a lovely lady and we will miss her smile. Thoughts snd prayers are with ya’ll.
Maliska Family Dentistry
Cyndi is the reason my mom and dad met and has been a part of my life from day one. She is loved so very much by my family and will be missed immensely. Sending all my love from TX to CA.
We know how much Cyndi will be missed by you all. We cannot imagine the thought. Here for you always. Massive hugs to all, our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Love from all of us
We first met Cyndi and Steve in California at Sara and Joeys wedding.
We were apprehensive that our daughter had decided to marry someone who wanted to move back to his home country permanantly, Cyndi accepted Sara straight away as a daughter in law and became her surrogate mother. Cyndi helped Sara to navigate her way through life in USA and become part of a farming family as Sara had grown up in Melbourne and lived in suburbs.
We are forever thankful that Cyndi and Steve accepted her so whole heartedly into their lives and supported her at times when we couldn’t due to distance. At times like this Australia is a long way away.. Rest in peace Cyndi and Thank you
Steve and family, Our hearts are so saddened by the loss of your precious Cyndi. Please know that our thoughts and deepest prayers are with you now and always. Cyndi was a special part of our family growing up and I know that she will be missed by so, so many, my sweet sister being one. Sure glad you two hooked up her and Burt! God bless you all, cling to HIM! Love and prayers.
Rest in Peace Mom, I have this now. I will love and protect as passionately as you, you taught me well. You gave me direction. You gave me advice, when I asked & when I didn’t. It was never wrong, you made me stop & slow down my impulsive reactions. Your legacy will be carried forward & we will continue to live our lives the way you would be proud of. Love Always & Forever
Cyndi captivated us the moment we met as neighbors. Our hearts hurt at the shocking news of her passing, but we will carry her joy forever in our hearts.
Patti Miller and Marcia Parker.
My prayers are with the whole family. Cyndi always had a smile to share and her love of life shone through personality. She will be so missed.
My heart goes out to each and everyone of you! Y’all are in my daily prayers for peace and comfort.
I actually met Cyndi many years ago when I began treating her grandson, Jack in speech therapy. She would bring Jack and wait for him (with then toddler Jake and daughter-in-love, Sara) in the waiting area while he was in session.
Cyndi loved her family and grandchildren! She always, always talked about their accomplishments and how proud she was of them. Cyndi had a smile that would light up the room. She was a positive person that matched her kind words with kind actions. It is one thing to say kind things, but it is much more impactful to DO kind things.
May her love of family and friends and her servant heart continue to live inside each of you.
Geana
Cyndi’s passing sees the world lose one of its most dynamic, focused, positive and strong business women who understood humanity at all levels thereby enabling her to communicate with the leaders of society in the same manner and style as she would communicate with an unsophisticated aboriginal from the bush. Her easy approach opened many doors for her and Steve and was a significant part of their remarkable successes.
Cyndi Bakalian was a very special person. The world is less of a place without her.
I first met Cyndi as the legal representative of a business opponent of her and Steve. She proved to be formidable opposition. Later she approached me and asked if I would represent her and Steve’s interests which retainer I gratefully accepted. I figured it was better to be on side with Cyndi than opposed to her.
We did a lot of work together over the next few years mainly commercial transactional work but sometimes litigation. The work was challenging but it was always good to hear from Cyndi and always fun when we caught up. Initially we were separated by 300 kilometres of road but that changed once they moved from Katherine to Darwin.
I came to know of Cyndi’s immense love for her family who were without doubt the major driver in her life. It became apparent that the ‘rock’ in her life was her beloved Steve who she adored. The feelings between the two of them was mutual. I met Nick who fast became a mate and knew all about Joey and Sarah and the life they were creating back in the States. Nick and Bec got married. Then came the grandchildren……………
It is fair to say Wendy and I felt like a part of the family.
We followed their movements closely after they left Australia and were really looking forward to visiting the Bakalians on their home turf. The dreaded pandemic meant our travel plans for 2020 and 2021 to go to Texas were scuttled.
Steve called me with the tragic news. We were devastated and remain extremely saddened for the family’s loss of this magnificent person.
Vale Cyndi Bakalian. RIP. We will miss you and will always remember you.
All our love, David and Wendy
Lyla & Paul Schleider
I will cherish the opportunity I had to visit the family in Texas a few years back.. memories I will never forget.
Cyndi and I may or may not have shared a love of Maltesers.. lots of Maltesers.. I am blaming her for my addiction
Vale Cyndi .. forever in my heart.
It was sad news when I heard of Cyndi passing, my thoughts an love to Steve an family.
I have only known her for the last 6 years but as I am sure as with all who knew her can attest she has had such a wonderful impact and influence on Michele and I. Her passing so soon will leave a vacuum here on earth but heaven has gained another beautiful Angel. Knowing her she will be all around us and most definitely present for Steve, Joey, and Nick every day. We love her and will miss her.
This last three days we returned to Ironwood for a very different reason, to honor and celebrate the life of Cyndi Bakalian a beautiful woman, mother, and friend.
What struck me the most was seeing their Ironwood home filled with people she loved dearly enjoying fellowship in her magnificent kitchen and around the pool lounging and sitting in comfortable plush couches visiting in the massive family room, gathered together looking at old photo albums, and reminiscing about her life and her unexpected passing. She was dearly missed, but I know she was there on the ranch looking down on us all and smiling with happiness and joy that her home at Ironwood was providing solace as we honored her life and remembered the amazing woman, wife, mother and friend that she was and will forever be.
We flew back there for only three short days, but those days were filled with fond memories of the very special Thanksgiving we enjoyed together last year and the promise that many more
holidays and visits are ahead – if we only make the time – and I know Cyndi will be a part of them in her very special way.
My reflection from this trip
is to always … Make the time, take the trip, spend time with your friends and family, love one another, and don’t wait. We will miss you Cyndi… but we will celebrate you and the amazing family you’ve raised and nurtured – and the many lives you have touched. ❤️
Heaven gained another great mom that Robert and I have come to know and love. Having lost both our mothers we know how much this hurts – and we send our love to the whole family to aide in their healing and feel comfort right now.
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#resteasygoodandfaithfulservant
I’m so sorry to hear of Cyndi’s passing. We had so much fun together as kids. After high school we only seemed to connect at the doctors’ offices since we seemed to be pregnant at the same time, but always picked up where we left off.
She was a special joy to be around & loved her family very much.
Richard & I send our love to you all. ❣️