Obituaries
Obituaries are tributes to staff and retirees who have passed away.
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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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...