Marcus Monzon, a correctional officer at California State Prison–Sacramento and a longtime player for the Westcoast Lawmen softball team, died unexpectedly on December 3, 2025.
Monzon began with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation in April 2024. He trained at the Richard A.
McGee Correctional Training Center in Galt and, after graduating from the Basic Correctional Officer Academy, reported to CSP-SAC in July 2024.
Numerous Tributes from Friends and Colleagues
Colleagues say he brought a steady work ethic and quiet professionalism to the job.
On the diamond, he was all in. Teammate Monica Grider called him “a good friend, a coworker, and a team player,” adding, “FOREVER A PART OF THE TEAM, ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS.”
Joshua Garcia wrote that it was an honor to have Monzon on the team and that Marcus “BLACK CUB” will be sorely missed.
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The late correctional officer often posted game-day moments. He was also an avid Los Angeles Dodgers fan.
Friends and fans left short, direct condolences after the news. Robert Lizarraga Hernandez and Jose Martinez posted “Rest in peace.” Steve Elizalde sent prayers. Mark Vilums offered sympathy for the family.
Richard Bradford called him “a great guy gone too soon.” Ricky Bobbi wrote, “Officer Marcus Monzon gone too soon, brother. Keeping you in my prayers.”
Monzon himself had written about missing the field: “I miss swinging the bat and playing ball with everyone, but hope to get back out soon.”
That line captured how central sports were to his life, a place where he belonged and enjoyed, even though he was serving the nation
Funeral details have not been released, but can be expected to be updated by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation at any time.
Family, teammates, and coworkers are sharing memories and planning tributes while they wait for official arrangements.
Marcus Monzon is being remembered simply: a committed officer, a hard-playing teammate, and a presence people relied on.
The Westcoast Lawmen summed it up: forever part of the team, always in their hearts.
