Madera County Authorities Seek Help Finding Family of Deceased Man

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 1 month ago on

August 19, 2025

The Madera County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating the next of kin of Fernando Cruz, 45, who died July 20, 2025. (Madera County SO)

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The Madera County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating the family of a 45-year-old man who died last month.

Authorities said Fernando Cruz, also known as Fausto Cruz-Cuevas, of Madera, died on July 20.

Despite efforts, investigators have been unable to identify or reach his next of kin.

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Anyone with information about Cruz’s relatives is urged to contact the Madera County Sheriff’s Dispatch at (559) 675-7770.

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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.