Obituaries
Obituaries are tributes to staff and retirees who have passed away.
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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Chuckawalla Valley State Prison reported the recent passing of Correctional Officer Ruben Diaz.
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Chuckawalla Valley State Prison reported the recent passing of passing of Case Records Supervisor Robin Bowers.
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California State Prison, Los Angeles County (LAC), reported the April 23, 2020, passing of retired Principal of Education Steve Salvador...
The Central California Women’s Facility reported the recent passing of Correctional Officer Anselmo Valenica. He started his CDCR career in January...
Avenal State Prison reported the passing of retired Staff Services Analyst, Jentry Luis, who died on May 9, 2020.
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Ironwood State Prison reported the passing of Correctional Supervisor Cook, Chris W. Scheiffele on April 7, 2020.