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Obituaries

Obituaries are tributes to staff and retirees who have passed away.

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CMF marks 35 years since Officer Al Patch killed

The California Medical Facility flag was lowered to half-staff Aug. 17, 2015, to honor Correctional Officer Albert “Al” Patch, killed...

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Former Director ‘Cal’ Terhune passes away

Former department Director CA “Cal” Terhune passed away July 31, 2015, according to CDCR officials. He was 86.

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San Quentin memorial ceremony to mark the 30th anniversary of the killing of Howell "Hal" Burchfield, a correctional sergeant.

San Quentin marks 30 years since Burchfield slaying

A special ceremony was held in memory of Howell “Hal” Burchfield, a sergeant at San Quentin who was stabbed to...

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1985: Howell Burchfield slain at San Quentin

(Editor’s note: This story on the slaying of Howell Burchfield at San Quentin was published in 1985 in Correction News,...

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Carl Larson, longtime CDCR leader, passes away

On Monday, September 9, 2013, CDCR lost a dear friend and a legend when Carl Larson passed away unexpectedly at...

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