Obituaries
Obituaries are tributes to staff and retirees who have passed away.
Correctional Officer Hector Villarreal, a 26-year veteran of CDCR, passed away August 5, 2021. He began his career in April...
San Quentin State Prison reported the passing of retired Correctional Officer Robert Lozano. He passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021,...
California Correctional Institution (CCI) announced the passing of Allen Andersen. An Electrician II, Andersen passed away November 5, 2021.
A memorial service for retired Warden Otis Thurman was held November 4 at California State Prison, Los Angeles County (LAC)....
Otis Thurman, a longtime California corrections employee and retired warden, passed away January 21, 2021. He was 81 years old.
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California Correctional Institution (CCI) reported the death of retired Correctional Officer Mark Grantham who passed away Oct. 27, 2021.
California Rehabilitation Center (CRC) reported the passing of Correctional Officer Daniel Boyd on September 15, 2021. Six days later, CRC...
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California State Prison, Corcoran, reported the passing of Sergeant Marcelino C. Muniz on September 28, 2021.
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When Sergeant M. Muniz passed away September 28, 2021, staff at California State Prison, Corcoran, were shocked. To help boost...
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CDCR and CCHCS staff are mourning the loss of K-9 contraband-detection legend Drako, who passed away on October 14, 2021.