Obituaries
Obituaries are tributes to staff and retirees who have passed away.
Cora Tipton, a retired case records analyst, passed away Aug. 16, 2025. She worked for the department for nearly two...
Joe Dominguez, a retired vocational instructor, passed away Aug. 16, 2025. He retired in 2015 after 21 years of service....
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California Medical Facility (CMF) in Vacaville is mourning the passing of Correctional Officer Sheryl Calalang. She worked for the department...
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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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