Jacqueline Mbeneya, a registered nurse at Central California Women’s Facility, passed away March 18, 2024.
Known as “RN Jackie,” she began her career with CDCR/CCHCS in July 2013 at Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Mbeneya family during this time of mourning,” according to a statement issued by the institution.
Celebration of life will be held from 1 to 5 p.m., Friday, April 26, at the Jesse E. Cooley Jr. Funeral Home, 1830 S. Fruit Ave., Fresno.
Read more tributes to staff and retirees who have passed away.
Follow CDCR on YouTube, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter).
Recent obituaries
Pelican Bay State Prison mourns passing of Sabrina Marsh
Sabrina Marsh, an alcohol and other drugs counselor at Pelican Bay State Prison in Crescent City, passed away Sept. 3,…
High Desert mourns passing of Sergeant Brandon Seitz
Brandon Seitz, a correctional sergeant at High Desert State Prison in Susanville, passed away Sept. 3, 2026. Seitz began his…
Eric Callison, retired correctional officer
Eric Callison, a retired correctional officer from High Desert State Prison in Susanville, passed away Aug. 29, 2026. He worked…
Calipatria mourns passing of Cassell Jones, supervising cook
Calipatria State Prison is mourning the passing of Correctional Supervising Cook Cassell Jones who passed away Aug. 28, 2026. Jones…
CHCF mourns passing of SRN II Oby Som‑Anya
California Health Care Facility (CHCF) in Stockton is mourning the passing of Supervising Registered Nurse II (SRN II) Oby Som-Anya,…