Obituaries
Obituaries are tributes to staff and retirees who have passed away.
Alan Garrison, a retired correctional officer, passed away July 30, 2023. His most recent assignment was North Kern State Prison.
Carole Pyron, a licensed vocational nurse at California Correctional Institution (CCI), passed away July 29, 2023.
Bobby Joe Ormachea, a retired teacher, passed away July 5, 2023, at his home in Susanville. He worked for CDCR...
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Alan Ponla, a registered nurse at California Institution for Men (CIM), passed away July 30, 2023. He worked for CDCR...
Nicole Gagetta, office technician at California Medical Facility (CMF), passed away July 21, 2023.
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Karl Valdez, a Materials & Stores Supervisor at California Health Care Facility, passed away July 19, 2023.
Rebecca Brandenburg, an associate governmental program analyst (AGPA) at the Correctional Training Facility, passed away July 18, 2023.
Michael "Mikey" Lopez Jr., a correctional officer at Kern Valley State Prison, passed away July 19, 2023.
Gilbert "Gene" Moore, a retired correctional sergeant, passed away July 1, 2023. He started in 1956 as a correctional officer...
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Terry Bartholomew, retired Supervisor of Building Trades, passed away July 2, 2023. He worked for the state from 1987 until...
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