Cynthia Lou Cochran

Cynthia Lou Cochran, age 66, of Torrington, Wyoming, passed away at her home on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Cremation has taken place in accordance with her wishes, and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Foundation for Haitian Rehabilitation (FONHARE). Online condolences may be expressed by visiting Cindy’s obituary page, viewable at www.reverencefuneralparlor.com.

Cindy was born on April 1, 1960, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, to Earl Dean and Judith Ann (Deines) Cochran. She grew up on a farm outside of Melbeta, Nebraska, and spoke of her childhood often and fondly. Some of her favorite childhood memories included raising pigs, family meals together, riding minibikes through the hills, and getting into mischief with her siblings and cousins. Cindy graduated from Melbeta High School in 1978. She attended the University of Nebraska Medical Center and received a degree in Physical Therapy; an education she continuously used to advance the lives of others.

Cindy worked in school districts, nursing homes, and as a traveling physical therapist for many years. She approached every patient with an open mind and heart and saw each of them as a gift. Cindy loved traveling and took her daughters on many memorable adventures. When her girls were grown, she began traveling frequently nationally and internationally. Cindy worked with grassroots organizations and non-profit medical groups to support rehabilitation in areas following natural disasters to help improve daily life and provide access to medical care. She traveled to Africa, Honduras, Haiti, and many other locations around the world. Cindy told countless stories about the amazing people she met, and the ways they changed her life and how she approached humanity. She returned from every trip with stories about the beauty of the landscape and the strength she found in the people.

She had a profound and sincere love for Haiti and its people. In 2013, she joined the Foundation for Haitian Rehabilitation (FONHARE) family and co-founded the FONHARE USA Board. Her unwavering dedication and service to others is exemplified in her work with FONHARE and the legacy that she leaves behind.

Cindy valued and loved all aspects of nature and the great outdoors. Her favorite place to sleep was under the stars, and her favorite place to be was near the water. You could often find her around a campfire, hiking in the Wildcat Hills, paddleboarding down a river, or “going where the wind takes me”. Cindy shared a love of growing and harvesting a garden with her dad. She was an incredible artist, and excelled at drawing, painting, and glass artwork. Cindy valued every living creature she encountered and never neglected to take in the beauty of a sunrise, a new day, or the changing of seasons. She was a fierce advocate for human rights, environmental issues, and protection of indigenous land.

At the forefront of her life was family. Survivors include her loving father, Dean (Charlotte) Cochran; daughters, Brandy and Stephanie (Derek); grandchildren, Brandon (Lily), Jordan (Sami), Jacob (Dakota), Malia (Dakota), Cayson, Alivia, and Ollie; great-grandchildren; Aaliyah, Ariella, and Jasiah; sisters, Linda and Gwen; chosen grandchildren, Audrey, Ella, Tayla, Ariyah, Kyson, Broggan, Anderson, Jentzen, Steffi, and Soraya; cherished cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews; and family that extended far beyond relation, including Matt, Sylvia, Ivens, Juan, Suncere, and many others.

She is preceded in death by her beloved mother, Judie Cochran; and brother, Greg Cochran, whose spiritual presence she always felt deeply.

Cindy had an ability to connect with and unite people that is unmeasurable, and that extends to every corner of this world. Her legacy truly lives in the hearts of people everywhere. To everyone she leaves behind, always remember to go look at the moon.