Obituaries

Humberto Escobedo, supervising grounds keeper

Humberto Escobedo, supervising grounds keeper II at California Institution for Women, passed away Oct. 28, 2024.

Obituary image for Humberto Escobedo
Humberto Escobedo

Escobedo began his CDCR career in January 2019 as a groundskeeper at California Rehabilitation Center in Norco. He promoted to lead groundskeeper at California Institution for Women in February 2022. Escobedo then promoted to supervising groundskeeper II in October 2023.

He is survived by his wife and two children.

“Humberto was respected by his peers, and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Our sincerest condolences go out to his family,” according to a statement issued by the institution.

Information regarding funeral services is not yet available.

Read more tributes to staff and retirees who have passed away.

Follow CDCR on YouTubeFacebookX (formerly Twitter). Listen to the CDCR Unlocked podcast.

Related content

Weljan Estrella, retired accountant trainee

Weljan Estrella, a retired accountant trainee, passed away April 21, 2026. Estrella worked for the department for 18 years. He…

Joe Servin, retired plumber II

Joe Servin, a retired plumber II, passed away April 21, 2026. Services will be held April 28-29. He began his…

Jose Razo, retired correctional officer

Jose Razo, a retired correctional officer, passed away April 14, 2026. He worked for the department for 18 years. Razo…

CSP‑Sacramento mourns loss of Captain Cory Martincek

California State Prison-Sacramento is mourning the passing of Cory Martincek, a correctional captain who has been with the department for…

Centinela mourns passing of LVN Chima Onyebuizu

Centinela State Prison is mourning the April 10, 2026, passing of Licensed Vocational Nurse Chima Onyebuizu. Onyebuizu began his career…

Brian McCauley, retired correctional officer

Brian McCauley, a retired correctional officer, passed away April 5, 2026. McCauley began his career at with the department in…