Obituaries

CSP‑Sacramento mourns passing of Julia Sabharwal

Julia Sabharwal, a mental health office technician at California State Prison (CSP) Sacramento, passed away Nov. 10, 2025.

Julia Sabharwal, office technician at California Health Care Facility in Stockton, passed away Nov. 10, 2025.
Julia Sabharwal

Sabharwal began her career with the department at California Health Care Facility in Stockton as an office technician in November 2022.

She transferred to CSP-Sacramento in May 2025 as an office technician with the Mental Health Department.

Information regarding funeral services is not yet available.


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