Marina Sacdalan, a supervising registered nurse II from California Health Care Facility, passed away April 18, 2025.
She began her career with CDCR/CCHCS in March 2011 at Avenal State Prison as a registered nurse. In May 2013, she transferred to California Health Care Facility in Stockton. Then, in December 2016, she promoted to supervising registered nurse II at California Medical Facility in Vacaville.
She transferred back to California Health Care Facility in August 2018, where she remained until her passing.
“Marina will be greatly missed by all who knew her and worked with her over the years,” according to a statement issued by the institution.
Visitation will be held Saturday, May 3, from 1 to 8 p.m. at East Lawn Elk Grove, 9189 E. Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove.
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