Sandy Kuzminski, retired correctional case records analyst from California Institution for Men, passed away June 13, 2024. She worked for the state for 33 years before retiring in 2021.
She began her state career as an office assistant with State Compensation Insurance Fund in April 1988.
In August 2001, she came to work at the California Institution for Men as a personnel technician. She promoted to correctional case records analyst in November 2004, where she remained until she retired in December 2021.
“Our sincerest condolences are extended to her family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time. She will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing and working side by side with her. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family,” according to a statement issued by the institution.
Details regarding funeral services were not provided.
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