Obituaries
Obituaries are tributes to staff and retirees who have passed away.
Josh Byrd, a retired correctional officer from North Kern State Prison, passed away Feb. 13, 2025. He worked for the...
Michael Perry, a retired correctional officer, passed away Feb. 7, 2025. He had worked for the department for nearly 30...
Kristin Barajas, executive assistant to the warden at Sierra Conservation Center (SCC), passed away Feb. 9, 2025. According to an...
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Herman Santaella, a retired materials and stores (M&S) supervisor, passed away Feb. 5, 2025. He began his career with the...
Pablo Linares, a correctional officer at North Kern State Prison, passed away Feb. 9, 2025. He worked for CDCR for...
Jorge Aldaco, a correctional officer at the Substance Abuse Treatment Facility (SATF) and State Prison at Corcoran, passed away Feb....
Jack Silva, a retired electrician II from RJ Donovan Correctional Facility, passed away Jan. 19, 2025. He retired in November...
Tiffany Moreno, a retired personnel supervisor, passed away Feb. 1, 2025, after 19 years of state service. She retired Dec....
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Carlos “Los” Gonzales, a retired correctional officer, passed away Jan. 25, 2025. He worked for the department for 14 years....
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Stephen Halstead, a retired correctional officer from California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi, passed away Jan. 27, 2025. He worked for...
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