Olga Desai, a retired supervising registered nurse II, passed away May 22, 2026.
She worked for the department for 15 years. Services will be held June 21-22 in Delano.
Desai started her career with the department at North Kern State Prison in May 2007.
In August 2011, she promoted to supervising registered nurse II at Kern Valley State Prison where she remained until retiring in September 2022.
“Our deepest sympathy goes out to her family and loved ones. Olga will be missed by her fellow co-workers and all who knew her,” according to the institution.
Viewing will be held from 5-9 p.m., Sunday, June 21, at Funeraria Del Angel Delano, 707 Browning Road, Delano. At 10 a.m. the following day, the funeral will be at the same location.
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