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"Cheryl Zinn Holcomb passed away on June 29"

Cheryl Zinn Holcomb, who hailed from Colorado Springs, CO, passed away on June 29, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM due to natural causes. Born on July 17, 1947, she was the only child in her family.

Cheryl Zinn Holcomb passed away on June 29.
Cheryl Zinn Holcomb passed away on June 29.

"Cheryl Zinn Holcomb passed away on June 29"

Cheryl Zinn Holcomb: A Life Dedicated to Serving Native American Communities

Cheryl Zinn Holcomb, a dedicated social worker and advocate for Native American communities, passed away on June 29, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM. Born on July 17, 1947, in Colorado Springs, CO, Cheryl spent most of her adult life in Albuquerque.

Cheryl's educational journey began at Roy J. Wasson High School, from which she graduated in 1965. She then pursued her undergraduate studies, earning a B.A in Sociology from the University of New Mexico in 1969. In 1974, she furthered her education by obtaining a M.S.W. in Social Work from Arizona State University. In 1984, she also received a Bookkeeping Certificate from TVI.

Throughout her career, Cheryl worked as a counselor, social services administrator, and grants writer for Native American programs in Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico. While specific organization names are not readily available, her work primarily focused on social work and administrative leadership in services for Native American communities.

Cheryl was the only child of Gayle and Ethel Zinn. She lived a life committed to service, making a significant impact in the lives of many.

A memorial service for Cheryl will be held at Hope In the Desert Episcopal Church on September 6, 2025, at 2 pm. For general questions or concerns, please email web@our website.

May her memory be a blessing to all who knew her and were touched by her work.

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