Madera County Authorities Seek Next of Kin for 88-Year-Old Veteran

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 3 weeks ago on

September 12, 2025

Madera County authorities seek next of kin for 88-year-old veteran Gary Wood, who died Aug. 20, 2025. (Madera County SO)

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Authorities are asking for the public’s help locating the next of kin for an 88-year-old military veteran who recently passed away.

The Madera County Sheriff’s Office said Gary Wood of Madera died on Aug. 20.

Despite their efforts, deputies have not been able to locate any of his family members.

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Anyone with information about Wood’s loved ones is asked to contact Madera County Sheriff’s Dispatch 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.