Paul Lechuga, a plumber II at Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF), passed away Jan. 21, 2025.
Lechuga started his state service at Parks and Recreation in June 1999 as park maintenance. He joined CDCR as a plumber II at Kern Valley State Prison in June 2020.
He accepted a carpenter II position at CCWF in August 2022 then returned to the Plumber II position in March 2023.
“Paul will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Lechuga family during this time of mourning,” according to CCWF.
Information regarding funeral services is not yet available.
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