Obituaries
Obituaries are tributes to staff and retirees who have passed away.
Victor Green, a retired correctional sergeant, has passed away, reports Ironwood State Prison. His date of passing was not provided....
Bette Rodgers, a retired correctional officer, passed away Aug. 5, 2025. She worked for the department for 32 years. She...
Melanie Annette Hill, a retired correctional sergeant from San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, passed away July 25, 2025. Hill began her...
Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP) is mourning the passing of Correctional Officer Andrew Labrada. He passed away Aug. 6, 2025....
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California Institution for Men (CIM) is mourning the passing of Correctional Officer Lavell Sanders, Jr. The officer passed away Aug....
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Dr. Briana Rojas, chief psychologist and associate director with the Office of Employee Wellness, offered a simple message to grieving...
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CDCR leaders, coworkers, law enforcement agencies, and state officials gathered at the memorial service to pay their final respects to...
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Steven Rakitnichan, a retired correctional sergeant from San Quentin, passed away July 19, 2025. He served the department for 28...
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Psychiatrist Bhuvaneshwar Pagadala, with California Health Care Facility (CHCF) in Stockton, passed away July 27, 2025. Pagadala began his career...
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Pat Matzen, a retired correctional administrator, passed away July 23, 2025. He retired from California Correctional Institution (CCI) at Tehachapi...
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