Obituaries
Obituaries are tributes to staff and retirees who have passed away.
Jose Lopez, a correctional officer at Centinela State Prison, passed away March 24, 2024. He worked for the CDCR since...
Dennis Marc Martel, a retired Chief Deputy Warden, passed away March 14, 2024. Martel worked for the department for 33...
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Jimmy Blackford, a retired correctional officer, passed away March 20, 2024. He worked for CDCR from 1997 until retiring in...
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Vincent Edwards, a retired correctional lieutenant, passed away Feb. 9, 2024. He worked for the state for 30 years.
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Retired Correctional Officer Bruce Marino passed away March 15, 2024. He worked for the department for nearly 30 years, retiring...
Jose Ortega, a retired correctional sergeant, passed away March 16, 2024. He began his career with the department as a...
Correctional Officer David Kroger passed away March 18, 2024. He began his state career with the Department of State Hospitals...
John Nagy, a correctional sergeant at Sierra Conservation Center, unexpectedly passed away March 17, 2024, surrounded by family and friends.
Correctional Officer Arlene Maturino passed away March 14, 2024, while surrounded by family, according to Salinas Valley State Prison.
Steven Espinoza, a retired correctional officer, passed away March 8, 2024. He worked for the department for nearly two decades,...
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