Obituaries

Kathleen Detherage, psych tech, passes away

Kathleen Detherage obituary image.
Kathleen Detherage

Kathleen Detherage, a psychiatric technician at California Health Care Facility, passed away July 2, 2024.

She began her career at the facility in July 2013, where she remained until her passing.

“Kathleen will be greatly missed by all who knew her and worked with her over the past years,” according to a statement issued by the institution.

Information regarding services was not provided.


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