Obituaries
Obituaries are tributes to staff and retirees who have passed away.
Eric Callison, a retired correctional officer from High Desert State Prison in Susanville, passed away Aug. 29, 2026. He worked...
Calipatria State Prison is mourning the passing of Correctional Supervising Cook Cassell Jones who passed away Aug. 28, 2026. Jones...
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California Health Care Facility (CHCF) in Stockton is mourning the passing of Supervising Registered Nurse II (SRN II) Oby Som-Anya,...
Joseph Padilla, a retired correctional psychiatric technician, passed away July 16, 2026. Padilla worked for the state for more than...
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Michelle Battles, retired licensed vocational nurse from North Kern State Prison, passed away Aug. 17, 2026. She started her career...
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William Francis, a retired correctional counselor II (specialist) from San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, passed away Aug. 12, 2026. He worked...
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Ramona Arquilla, a retired correctional sergeant from Sierra Conservation Center in Jamestown, passed away June 17, 2026. She began her...
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Wasco State Prison Reception Center (WSP-RC) staff were joined by family members and close friends to remember the lives of...
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Darla McCall, a retired office services supervisor II from San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, passed away Aug. 8, 2026. McCall started...
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Henry Garcia, a retired correctional supervising cook from the Correctional Training Facility (CTF) at Soledad, passed away Aug. 1, 2026....
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