For Immediate Release
Twentynine Palms, CA, June 26, 2024 – The Joshua Tree National Park Association (JTNPA)
is pleased to announce the groundbreaking ceremony for the Cindy Carrington Memorial
Garden project. This special event will take place at the Joshua Tree Visitor Center, located at
6554 Park Blvd., Joshua Tree, CA 92252, on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 9:00 AM. This event
marks the beginning of a project funded by a generous donation from Wild Tribute, managed by
JTNPA, and led by landscape architect Ida Alwin.
The Memorial Garden will feature native plants, boulders, and stone walkways in the front area
of the Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center, complete with signage identifying the plants. The project is expected to be completed by November 2024.
Cindy Carrington, who was a beloved buyer and inventory manager for JTNPA for 10 years,
passed away suddenly from cancer in January 2023. She was instrumental in the organization’s success and its ability to support numerous park projects.
Cindy Carrington, who was a beloved buyer and inventory manager for JTNPA for 10 years,
passed away suddenly from cancer in January 2023. She was instrumental in the organization’s success and its ability to support numerous park projects.
About Cindy Carrington:
Cynthia Lee Carrington was born on June 7, 1959, and passed away on January 20, 2023, at
the age of 63. Diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, Cindy died peacefully in her sleep. She was the beloved daughter of Lee and Thelma Carrington and was cherished by her brothers Mark, Dennis, and Mike Carrington, her best friend and sister, Cherie Litz, and sister Annette Carrington.
Cindy brought joy, love, and nurturing care to everyone she met. She traveled widely and made
many friends, keeping her family and friends close to her heart. As JTNPA’s Buyer and
Inventory Manager, Cindy’s keen eye and intuition were responsible for many wonderful
memories for visitors who purchased items from the visitor centers and park stores during her
tenure. These purchases helped fund hundreds of thousands of dollars of park projects. Fondly
remembered as “Sweetie,” Cindy’s contributions to the park and its people were immeasurable. She is deeply missed and forever in our hearts.
For further press information, call Jacqueline Guevara, Executive Director, Joshua Tree National Park Association at 760-361-9359.
