Mark Titch passed away on April 22 after being hospitalized for 11 days. Titch was scheduled to appear before the parole board May 14 for the ninth time. The cause of his death is not yet known. “It takes two months before the official cause of death … [Read more...]
Thomas Curby Henderson Died From Fourth Tier Fall
Thomas Curby Henderson, 60, better known to inmates and as the meek, hard working, and humble “Charlie,” died on Jan. 23 at Marin General Hospital following a four-story fall at San Quentin State Prison on Jan 22. Charlie’s death, still under … [Read more...]
San Quentin Prisoner Writes Unique Obituary Before His Passing
Editor’s Note: George Burns passed away on Oct. 16, 2013. Burns was one of the eight inmates honored at a memorial service held in the Protestant Chapel on Nov. 15, 2013. He was the youngest of the inmates. Last year he took a journalism class held … [Read more...]
San Quentin Community Remembers Sergeant Dennis ‘Bubba’ Wright
DENNIS “BUBBA” WRIGHT August 24, 1974 - September 24, 2012 On September 24, 2013, the San Quentin community remembered Sgt. Dennis “Bubba” Wright, whose expansive personality continues to inspire everyone who knew him. The consensus among staff and … [Read more...]
Memorial Service Held To Honor Passing of 6 Men
On June 14, about 60 men in blue gathered in San Quentin’s Protestant Chapel, for a memorial service held in honor of Ron Taylor, Jessie “Blue” Wells, Lyle “Butch” Anderson, Eric Baumer, Larry Barnes, and Robert Bridget. During the last six months, … [Read more...]
Long-Time San Quentin Volunteer Dies of Stroke
A long-time San Quentin Prison volunteer, Hari “Ed” Lubin, passed away after a stroke. Born in 1932, he died March 15 at Marin General Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. “Hari loved life, food and helping people make the changes necessary to … [Read more...]
Lifer Laid To Rest After Long Journey
Ron Taylor, 63, dies of cancer Editor’s Note: Ronald Evans Taylor, a well-known former San Quentin prisoner, died in Vacaville of liver cancer in February. Before his death, as part of a journalism class last summer, Taylor wrote his own obituary, … [Read more...]
Member of the S.Q. Family Passes Away
One of San Quentin’s bestloved volunteers has died from a blood clot triggered by an accident. Kimberlee Ann Rasmusson, 53, was an avid supporter of the prison’s restorative justice programs, designed to help men turn their lives in positive … [Read more...]
Phyllis Diller: The Queen of Comedy
1917-2012 She was a regular in night clubs and on television, and once graced the inner walls of San Quentin with her comedy act. She was Phyllis Diller, known for her big laughs and sharp wit, who died last month in her Los Angeles home. A TV … [Read more...]
Lewis Murder Suspect To Stand Trial
After 10 months in a mental hospital, the accused killer of a prominent East Palo Alto community leader and former San Quentin inmate has been deemed competent to stand trial for the 2010 murder. A San Mateo judge ruled in July 2011 that Gregory … [Read more...]