Cassidy Sidhu Obituary (2026)

In Loving Memory of Cassidy Nicole Sidhu June 2, 1998 – January 29, 2026 Cassidy Nicole Sidhu, age 27, passed away on January 29, 2026, in Folsom, California, after a 16-year battle with brain cancer. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family and love. Though her time here was far too short, Cassidy lived with a courage, joy, and intensity that many never reach in a lifetime. Cassidy was born on June 2, 1998, in Sacramento, California, to parents Lisa and Sham Sidhu. Cassidy spent most of her life in Folsom, a place that shaped her spirit and held her heart. In 2000, Cassidy welcomed her baby brother, Cade, into the world with open arms. Throughout childhood and adulthood, Cassidy and Cade formed an undeniable bond and a strong partnership, only strengthened by their individual medical journeys. In her adulthood, she also proudly owned and lived independently in her townhomes in Orangevale and Cameron Park, California—milestones that reflected her fierce independence and determination. Cassidy was strong, sassy, caring, fair, fearless, and open to all. She loved deeply and lived honestly. As a child, Cassidy took part in several sports, including horseback riding, dance, softball, soccer, and volleyball. Growing up, she was outgoing, spunky, and loyal, always making her opinions known and lighting up every room with her beautiful smile. Her favorite position in softball was catcher, because she could see the whole field and enjoyed being involved in every play. On January 20, 2010, she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer at just 11 years old. Cassidy was treated at the University of California, San Francisco, where she formed lifelong relationships with her medical team, including nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, imaging technicians, and many others. Cassidy was always known to bring her energetic and humorous spirit even while being treated at UCSF. After beating cancer for the first time, she went on to live a full and vibrant teenage life— playing softball, dancing, and riding her horse, Teddy, whom she received as her Make-A-Wish gift. A proud member of the Vista del Lago High School dance team all four years, Cassidy served as captain during her junior and senior years. She was a natural leader and an inspiration to those around her, known not just for her talent but for her heart. She graduated from Vista del Lago High School in 2016 and finished 2 years at California State University, Sacramento, before her cancer returned. When her cancer returned in 2019, Cassidy faced it again with unwavering strength. After enduring chemotherapy and radiation for a second time at UCSF, she beat cancer once more. Though the treatments left her without use of the right side of her body and with speech difficulties, Cassidy adapted swiftly and courageously. She relearned how to live on her own terms, meeting each challenge with humor, grit, and grace. Always creative, Cassidy pursued a career as a florist and founded her own floral business, Purple Petals (named after her lifelong love of purple), in 2020. Using only her left hand, she created stunning arrangements that brought color, comfort, and joy to countless people. Each bouquet was an act of defiance against limitation, a testament to her resilience, and a reflection of her generous spirit. Cassidy was a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, and best friend. She was a dancer, a florist, a survivor of 16 years, and a cherished member of the cancer community, where she formed deep and meaningful connections. She was resilient, tough, strong, hilarious, and radiant. She lived by her favorite quote: “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass; it’s about learning to dance in the rain.” Throughout her life, Cassidy utilized her creativity to bring joy to those around her through her art, including paintings, drawings, flowers, painting nails, and personalized Mickey ears. She was known to always enjoy the little things, including pink drinks and chai lattes at Starbucks, or her favorite Lion King roll from Hasu Sushi in Folsom. She could always be seen dancing around town to her favorite artists, Adam Lambert and Beyoncé. Cassidy is survived by her loving parents, Lisa and Sham Sidhu; her beloved brother, Cade Sidhu; her partner, Matt Duba; her grandparents Carmen Sidhu (Nana), Marjie Jenkins (Mimi), and Terry Jenkins (Poppy); her aunts and uncles Jainnie and Craig, and Debbie and Lance; and many friends and loved ones whose lives were forever changed by knowing her. She was preceded in death by her Grandpa, Pete Sidhu. A public Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 18th at 12:00 PM at the Folsom Community Center, located at 52 Natoma St, Folsom, CA 95630. All who loved, were inspired by, or were touched by Cassidy’s light are welcome to attend. Cassidy’s legacy is one of fierce love, creative beauty, and unbreakable resilience. Her light remains—in flowers blooming, in laughter shared, and in the countless hearts she taught how to dance in the rain. For those who may be interested in placing a donation in Cassidy’s honor, the Sidhu family encourages you to use the personal link below to donate to Family House, a local organization that partners with UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital to provide free housing for pediatric patients and their families as they receive medical treatment at UCSF. Cassidy and her family benefited from the amazing services offered by Family House over her 16-year battle with brain cancer.