Headquarters Human Resources (HR) is mourning the loss of Supervisor Matthew “Matt” Armitage, who passed away Sept. 12, 2026. Services will be held Oct. 3 in Roseville.
Armitage began his career with CDCR as a Personnel Specialist in January 2008. He continued to promote to a supervisor, remaining in CDCR HR until his passing.
“Matt will be remembered for improving processes and creating resources that made HR operations more efficient. His sense of humor and trademark sarcasm were cherished by all who worked with him,” according to HR.
Service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 3, at 10020 Foothills Blvd. in Roseville.
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