Madera County Authorities Seek Family of Deceased Coarsegold Man

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 1 month ago on

August 12, 2025

Madera County authorities are asking for the public’s help to locate the family of a Michael Varela, 68, of Coarsegold, who died last month. (Madera County SO)

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The Madera County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating the next of kin for a 68-year-old Coarsegold man who died last month.

Officials said Michael Varela was found dead at his home on July 23.

Despite efforts, investigators have not been able to find any relatives.

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Anyone with information that could help contact his family is urged to call the sheriff’s office dispatch line at (559) 675-7770.

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Anthony W. Haddad,

Multimedia Journalist

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.