Obituaries
Obituaries are tributes to staff and retirees who have passed away.
Lucy Simper, information technology specialist with CDCR’s Enterprise Information Services (EIS), passed away June 26, 2025. According to her office,...
Diana McVay-Boswell, a retired correctional counselor, passed away June 20, 2025. McVay-Boswell began her career with the department in 1989...
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Mule Creek State Prison (MCSP) is mourning the passing of Correctional Officer Todd Bennion. The prison reported his passing June...
Ironwood State Prison is mourning the passing of Correctional Officer Samuel Lopez. The institution reported his passing June 19, 2025....
Michael Flynn, a retired vocational instructor, passed away June 19, 2025, according to Ironwood State Prison in Blythe. Flynn began...
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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...