Clovis Police Say At-Risk Missing Woman Found Dead in Mariposa County

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 3 months ago on

July 3, 2025

Pathmani Goonawardena, 82, was reported missing last week. She was found dead near her vehicle in Mariposa County on Thursday July 3, 2025, morning, and authorities say no foul play is suspected. (Clovis PD)

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An 82-year-old woman reported missing by Clovis police was found dead Thursday morning near her vehicle in Mariposa County, the Clovis Police Department said.

Pathmani Goonawardena was last seen on June 26 driving in the area of Copper Avenue and Auberry Road in Clovis.

A Silver Alert was issued due to her being considered at-risk, police said.

The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office located Goonawardena and Clovis police said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding her death. The Silver Alert has been canceled.

Clovis officials thanked the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office for its assistance in the search.

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Anthony W. Haddad,

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Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.