Catherine Sanchez, a correctional supervising cook at California Institution for Men (CIM), passed away April 23, 2026.
She dedicated 26 years of service to the state.
She began her career with the California Youth Authority at the Heman G. Stark Youth Correctional Facility as a cook specialist II in September 1998.
Sanchez then transferred to CIM in March 2007, where she remained until her untimely passing.
“Catherine will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and working with her,” according to CIM.
Details regarding services are not yet available.
Follow CDCR on YouTube, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter).
Read more tributes to staff and retirees who have passed away.
Related content
Konnie Morrison, retired correctional supervising cook
Konnie Morrison, a recently retired correctional supervising cook, passed away Sept. 14, 2026. Morrison began her CDCR career at Pelican…
Robert Stanley, Jr., retired correctional officer
Robert Stanley, Jr., a retired correctional officer, passed away Aug. 31, 2026. He worked for the department for 23 years…
Jason Sweeten, retired correctional counselor
Jason Sweeten, a retired correctional counselor with 31 years of service to the department, passed away Sept. 21, 2026. Sweeten…
John Teixeira, retired associate warden
John Teixeira, a retired associate warden from Avenal State Prison, passed away Aug. 26, 2026. He worked for the department…
HR mourns loss of Supervisor Matthew Armitage
Headquarters Human Resources (HR) is mourning the loss of Supervisor Matthew “Matt” Armitage, who passed away Sept. 12, 2026. Services…
RJ Donovan mourns passing of Officer Haig Zakaryan
Richard J Donovan Correctional Facility (RJD) is mourning the passing of Correctional Officer Haig Zakaryan, who passed away Sept. 13,…