Oscar Rocha Death | Obituary – Alameda County Sheriff’s Deputy Oscar Rocha age 56 passed away after his battle with the novel coronavirus, KTVU has learned Thursday night.
The 25-year veteran was battling COVID-19 and had been on a ventilator at John Muir Hospital.
Rocha, a Danville resident and his wife, Maureen Ennor Rocha, had both contracted the disease but his wife was able to recover.
Rocha worked at the Rene C. Davidson courthouse but was also taking shifts at Santa Rita Jail where inmates had tested positive for COVID-19.
The Rochas were high-school sweethearts and met at San Ramon’s California High School.
We express our sympathy and deepest condolences to Oscar Rocha’s family today and in the days, weeks, months, and years that are to come as they cope with his passing. May his soul rest in peace.
A senior deputy with the #coronavirus is in critical condition & fighting for his life in the ICU, says @ACSOSheriffs pic.twitter.com/jDlUv4ChSF
— Henry K. Lee (@henrykleeKTVU) July 13, 2020
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