Fresno County Authorities Seek Relatives of Man Who Died in Riverdale

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By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 1 day ago on

January 7, 2026

The Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating relatives of 63-year-old Jorge Figueroa, who died Dec. 2, 2025, in Riverdale, so his body can be released for burial. (Fresno County SO)

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The Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating relatives of a 63-year-old man who died last month in Riverdale.

Officials said Jorge Figueroa passed away Dec. 2, 2025. He is possibly originally from Guadalajara, Mexico.

The Coroner’s Office said staff have searched numerous personal records but have been unable to locate his relatives.

Identifying immediate family members is required before the coroner can release the body and allow for burial.

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Anyone with information about relatives of Jorge Figueroa is asked to contact the Coroner’s Unit at (559) 600-3400 or email coroner@fresnosheriff.org.

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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.