Obituaries
Obituaries are tributes to staff and retirees who have passed away.
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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Nick Gamble, a retired correctional officer with 27 years of service, passed away Feb. 26, 2024. He retired in 2015.
Moses Muyenga, a licensed vocational nurse at California Health Care Facility, passed away Feb. 20, 2024.
For nearly four years, K-9 Villain helped CDCR fulfill its public safety mission at Sierra Conservation Center. Villain retired in...
Mary Alander, a retired correctional educator, passed away Dec. 28, 2023. She worked for CDCR for 22 years, retiring in...
For nearly 40 years, Correctional Officer Allan Roper helped CDCR fulfill its public safety mission. He passed away Feb. 5,...
Paul "Doc" Nigh, a retired correctional sergeant, passed away Feb. 4, 2024. Nigh was known as "Doc" as he drove...
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Lee Jones, a retired office assistant, passed away Feb. 3, 2024. She worked for Wasco State Prison-Reception Center from August...
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