Reymundo Caldera, a correctional officer at Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison in Corcoran (SATF), passed away April 18, 2024.

He began his career with the department as a cadet at the Richard A. McGee Correctional Training Center in February 2022.
After graduating the Basic Correctional Officer Academy, he reported to SATF in May 2022.
He remained at the institution until his unexpected passing.
“Reymundo will be greatly missed by all who knew him and worked with him,” according to a statement issued by the institution.
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