Obituaries
Obituaries are tributes to staff and retirees who have passed away.
Staff from High Desert State Prison in Susanville joined their counterparts at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Herlong to host...
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Brian Fenderson, a retired correctional lieutenant, passed away June 1, 2026. He worked for the department for 24 years, retiring...
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Ralph Torres, a retired correctional counselor II, passed away May 16, 2026, at the age of 76. He dedicated more...
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Calipatria State Prison announced the May 27, 2026, passing of staff member Carlton Hargrave, a materials and stores supervisor II....
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Olga Desai, a retired supervising registered nurse II, passed away May 22, 2026. She worked for the department for 15...
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Bruce Frank, a retired correctional lieutenant, passed away May 22, 2026. Frank began his career with the department in September...
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Latisha Wallace, a retired parole agent with 22 years of state service, passed away May 24, 2026, at the age...
Sibichan Varghese, a clinical social worker at Wasco State Prison-Reception Center (WSP-RC), passed away May 14, 2026. Varghese began his...
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Curtis Hevener, a retired correctional officer, passed away May 6, 2026. He began his career with the department in 1993,...
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Raul Carrillo, a correctional officer at Kern Valley State Prison, passed away May 7, 2026. He worked for the department...
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