Obituaries
Obituaries are tributes to staff and retirees who have passed away.
Gloria Hensley, a dental assistant at California Men’s Colony (CMC) in San Luis Obispo, passed away June 16, 2025. She...
Lucy Zazueta-Villanueva, retired staff services manager, passed away June 16, 2025. She worked for the department for 30 years. She...
Dwayne Moore, a retired correctional officer, passed away June 12, 2025. He worked for the department for more than 30...
California Institution for Men (CIM) staff, including acting Warden Eric Mejia, attended the May 22 San Bernardino County Peace Officers...
California Men’s Colony is mourning the passing of Electrician III Darrin Souza who passed away June 11, 2025. Souza began...
Robert Ware, a retired correctional officer, passed away May 30, 2025. He worked for the department for 28 years. Ware...
James Rodgers, a retired correctional officer, passed away May 14, 2025. He worked for the department for 29 years. He...
Curtis Rogers, a retired associate management auditor, passed away June 9, 2025. Rogers worked for CDCR for 26 years. He...
Angela Cervantes, a retired office technician, passed away May 31, 2025. The California native worked for the department for 23...
Wayne Brenner, a retired warehouse manager and military veteran with nearly 27 years of state service, passed away May 19,...