Obituaries

Lisa Flores, officer, passes away

Lisa Flores, a correctional officer at California State Prison, Corcoran, passed away July 23, 2024. She was 50 years old and worked for CDCR for 17 years.

Lisa Flores, correctional officer, passed away.
Lisa Flores

She began her correctional career as a cadet at the Basic Correctional Officer Academy in March 2007. After graduating, she reported for duty to California State Prison, Corcoran, where she remained until her passing.

“Lisa enjoyed her free time rooting for her favorite sports teams which were the Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Dodgers. Spending time with her friends, family, and her three children is what she enjoyed most of all,” according to a statement issued by the institution. “She will be missed by all who knew her. Our deepest condolences are extended to the Flores family as they mourn the loss of their loved one.”

She is survived by three children, her parents, three sisters and two brothers.

A memorial graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Aug. 23, at Belmont Memorial Park. Celebration of life will follow at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8900, 3585 N. Blythe Ave., in Fresno.


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