Obituaries

CHCF mourns passing of Ogochukwu Ofomah

Ogochukwu Ofomah, CNA, passed away Sept. 7, 2025.
Ogochukwu Ofomah

California Health Care Facility (CHCF) in Stockton is mourning the passing of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Ogochukwu Ofomah, who passed away Sept. 7, 2025.

Ofomah began her career with California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) as a CNA at CHCF in August 2024. She remained at the institution until her untimely passing.

“Ogochukwu will be greatly missed by all who knew her and worked with her,” according to CHCF.

Funeral service information is not yet available.


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