Obituaries
Obituaries are tributes to staff and retirees who have passed away.
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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Eugene Albitre, a retired Native American Spiritual Leader from North Kern State Prison, passed away May 6, 2026. He worked...
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Sierra Conservation Center (SCC) in Jamestown is mourning the May 6, 2026, passing of Correctional Officer Michael Maness. Services will...
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Carlos Borges, a retired correctional sergeant, passed away April 29, 2026. He worked for the department for 24 years before...
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Catherine Sanchez, a correctional supervising cook at California Institution for Men (CIM), passed away April 23, 2026. She dedicated 26...
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Shane Baker, a retired correctional lieutenant, has passed away. The date of his passing was not provided by the institution....
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Mike Mojarro, a retired correctional sergeant, passed away April 29, 2026. Mojarro worked for the department for nearly 15 years....
Pleasant Valley State Prison is mourning the passing of Pedro Longoria, supervisor of vocational instruction. Longoria passed away April 26,...
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