THE STAFF OF THE SHERIFFS’ RELIEF ASSOCIATION IS SADDENED TO ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF RETIRED SENIOR LAUNDRY WORKER VALENTE CORTEZ.  HE PASSED AWAY ON JUNE 8, 2026. VALENTE STARTED WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT ON DECEMBER 13, 1999.  HE RETIRED WHEN HE WAS WORKING AT PITCHES DETENTION CENTER ON DECEMBER 30, 2023.