Obituaries
Obituaries are tributes to staff and retirees who have passed away.
Brian McCauley, a retired correctional officer, passed away April 5, 2026. McCauley began his career at with the department in...
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Lee Herron, a retired correctional lieutenant from California Health Care Facility, passed away March 25, 2026. Herron began his distinguished...
Lew Dwayne Little, a 72-year-old retired correctional officer, passed away suddenly Dec. 17, 2025, according to his family. A celebration...
Pharmacy Technician Jennifer Medrano, a valued staff member of the Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison (SATF) at Corcoran,...
Frank Marquardt, a retired correctional sergeant, passed away on March 30, 2026. He worked for the department for two decades....
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Correctional Officer Jorge Pena, a dedicated member of the Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP) team, passed away on March 24,...
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Frank Yoldi, a retired clinical social worker from Folsom State Prison, passed away Feb. 28, 2026, just a week shy...
Randall Richardson, a retired correctional officer, passed away Feb. 28, 2026. Richardson began his career with the department in April...
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Nereo Bonilla Jr., a retired correctional officer, has passed away, according to Pleasant Valley State Prison. A date of passing...
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Ernest Randall, a retired correctional sergeant, passed away March 2, 2026. He worked for the department for two decades. Before...
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