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Julie Anne Trainor, a beloved resident of Turlock, California, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, in Modesto, California, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was 59 years old. Julie was born on March 30, 1966, in San Francisco, California, and raised in Sonoma, where she grew up with her eight older brothers. She attended Sonoma Valley High School, graduating in 1985, and was a talented multi-sport athlete who participated in track and field, basketball, and volleyball. She went on to attend Santa Rosa Junior College before transferring to Sacramento State University, where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Communications. On August 1, 1992, Julie married Mike Trainor, in Carmel, California. They were just weeks away from celebrating 33 years of marriage. Together, they built a beautiful life and raised two children: Darren, born April 29, 1995, and Leah, born August 30, 1999. She dedicated the early years of her adulthood to raising Darren and Leah. As her children grew, Julie began working in education, holding various paraprofessional roles throughout the Central Valley. In 2018, she joined Turlock High School, where she spent seven meaningful years working in the SED program. Julie had a deep love for children and was passionate about helping students succeed in whatever path they chose. Julie also had a vibrant passion for physical activity. She loved skiing, hiking, jogging, cycling, playing golf, and participating in Harding Performance Bootcamp. Her energy, warmth, and strength touched all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Theresa and Kenneth. Julie is survived by her husband Mike; her children, Darren and Leah; and her eight brothers: Michael, Stephen, Marty, Brian, Gary, Phillip, Alan, and Glenn. She is also deeply loved and remembered by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and former coworkers. Though she has left us, her spirit and humor will continue to shine brightly in our lives. Rest in peace, dear Julie. Thank you for filling our hearts with joy and our lives with laughter. You will be forever missed but never forgotten. A private Celebration of Life will be held in Sonoma County in the coming months. Memorial donations may be made to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).

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Julie Anne Trainor

March 30, 1966 - July 8, 2025