Obituaries
Obituaries are tributes to staff and retirees who have passed away.
Avenal State Prison reported the Oct. 18, 2020, passing of retiree Michael Sexton. He is survived by his wife and...
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Robert Steven Tharratt, MD, MPVM, FACP, passed away in the comfort of his home with his family at his side...
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Retired Correctional Officer Henry Miranda, 57, passed away suddenly July 29, 2020.
Since 1994, Correctional Officer Henry Sanchez had been a calming influence, offering words of advice to fellow employees at Centinela...
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Deuel Vocational Institution (DVI) reported the passing of Vincent Wesson, high school principal and physical education teacher, on Aug. 22,...
Retired Correctional Sgt. James "Jim" Harbison's family reports he passed away Aug. 15, 2020. He began his career with the...
According to his family, Sergeant Gilbert Polanco wanted to become a correctional officer ever since he was a young boy....
For four years, Correctional Officer Jose "Joe" Kates donned his uniform and worked to fulfill CDCR's mission to enhance public...
High Desert State Prison Correctional Officer Richard Bianchi died in a single-vehicle crash early in the morning on June 25...
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CDCR announced the May 30 death of California Rehabilitation Center (CRC) Correctional Officer Danny Mendoza who recently tested positive for...
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