CYNTHIA ANN KOLIVAS, age 62, of Portage, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025. She was born on November 13, 1962 to the late Theodore and Charlene Kolivas. Cynthia was a 1980 graduate of Portage High School and a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. She was a free spirit who lived in the moment. Cynthia had many adventures, including living in Maui in a tree house for 16 years. She came home to be a caretaker for her mother. In addition to being a bartender in Maui and a server at Strongbow, she was also a National Park Ranger. She will dearly missed and remembered as a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.

Cynthia is survived by her 4 siblings, Ron (Carol) Kolivas, Charles Kolivas, Richard Kolivas, and Gloria (Norm) Foldenauer; niece, Megan (Josh) Edwards; great nephews, Jacob and Alex Edwards.

She was also preceded in death by her 2 brothers, James and Ted Kolivas.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association at www.act.alz.org

A Mass of Christian Burial for Cynthia will be Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows , 356 W. Seven Mile Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46385 with Rev. Paul Quanz presiding. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 29, 2025 from 4-7 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Ave., Portage, IN 46368. There will be additional visitation the morning of the mass from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows. Please share condolences at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.