Enrique “Henry” Amezcua, a retired cook specialist II, passed away Oct. 7, 2026. He worked for the department for 13 years before retiring in 2011.
Amezcua began his career with the department in 1998 at California Medical Facility in Vacaville. He then transferred to the Richard A. McGee Correctional Training Center in Galt. He retired in 2011.
According to his family, per his wishes, there will be no services.
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