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, 2026. Services will be held Sept. 28-29 in San Diego.

Officer Zakaryan began his career with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation as a cadet at the Richard A. McGee Correctional Training Center in July 2007.

After graduating the Basic Correctional Officer Academy in October 2007, he reported to RJD in San Diego. He remained at the institution until his passing.

“Officer Zakaryan will be remembered as a devoted family man and solid partner,” according to RJD. “Our deepest thoughts, prayers, and condolences go out to Officer Zakaryan’s family, loved ones, and partners who worked alongside him every day.”

Viewing will be held from 5-9 p.m., Sept. 28, at Bravo Family Mortuary, 4427 Rainer Ave., San Diego. The funeral will be at 9 a.m., Sept. 29, at the mortuary.

Committal service will be held at 11 a.m., Sept. 29, at Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Drive, San Diego.

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