Obituaries
Obituaries are tributes to staff and retirees who have passed away.
Ernest Joseph Duarte, a retired correctional sergeant, passed away Jan. 20, 2026. He worked for the department for 25 years,...
Collette McPherson, analyst II at North Kern State Prison in Delano, passed away Jan. 15, 2026. She worked for CDCR...
Mary Van Blake, a retired correctional sergeant, passed away Jan. 10, 2026. She worked for the department for nearly 25...
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Teresa Silva, retired Materials & Stores Supervisor II, passed away Jan. 14, 2026. She worked for the department for over...
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Billy Sanders, a retired information technology (IT) supervisor II, passed away Jan. 10, 2026. He began his career with the...
Ernest Rosburough, a retired correctional lieutenant with 21 years of service, passed away Dec. 24, 2025. Services will be held...
North Kern State Prison (NKSP) is mourning the passing of Correctional Officer Anthony Marquez. Services will be held Jan. 19-20...
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Adani Stephens, a retired correctional officer, passed away Dec. 25, 2025. Services will be held Jan. 20. He started his...
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Gregory Meeks, a retired correctional officer, passed away Dec. 30, 2025. He retired in May 2024 after 27 years with...
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Pelican Bay State Prison has announced the passing of Correctional Officer Daniel Read on Dec. 14, 2025. Read began his...
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