Obituaries

Retired Officer Frank Rogers‑Smith passes

Officer Rogers-Smith in baseball cap.
Frank Rogers-Smith

Retired Correctional Officer Frank Rogers-Smith passed away December 23, 2021, according to CSP-Sacramento.

He began his career at CSP-Sacramento in 2001, where he remained until retiring in 2016.

According to coworkers, Officer Rogers-Smith is fondly remembered as the “padre on patrol.”

“Our sincere condolences are extended to the Rogers-Smith family as well as our CSP-Sacramento family during this difficult time,” wrote Warden Jeff Lynch.

A Catholic funeral mass has been scheduled:

  • Date and time: Thursday, January 20, at 10 a.m.
  • Where: Saint John Vianney Parish, 10497 Coloma Road, Rancho Cordova
  • Note: Masks are required at the venue

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