Obituaries
Obituaries are tributes to staff and retirees who have passed away.
Known as the Honor Watch, law enforcement partners and CDCR staff are standing vigil with Agent Joshua Byrd until he’s...
CDCR, CCHCS staff across California remember their fallen coworker, Parole Agent Joshua Byrd, in video messages. San Diego Parole Agent...
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Brian Eason, a retired correction officer, passed away July 11, 2025. He worked for CDCR for over 30 years, retiring...
Rod Chronister, a retired correctional officer, passed away July 22, 2025. He worked for the department for 28 years. Chronister...
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California Institution for Men (CIM) is mourning the passing of Evelio Fernandez, a correctional lieutenant who passed away July 17,...
North Kern State Prison (NKSP) is mourning the passing of TV Specialist Logan Williams. He passed away July 20, 2025,...
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Larry Walsh, a retired correctional sergeant from California Medical Facility (CMF) in Vacaville, passed away July 21, 2025. Services will...
Law enforcement and first responders turned out in force to pay their respects to Joshua Byrd, California’s first parole agent...
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CDCR Parole Agent Joshua Byrd, who served the department for 11 years, was shot July 17 in the line of...
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North Kern State Prison (NKSP) is mourning the passing of Dental Assistant Gabriela Rodriguez. She worked nearly 11 years with...