Merced County Authorities Seek Family of Deceased Man

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By Anthony W. Haddad

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February 18, 2026

The Merced County Sheriff-Coroner's Office seeking help locating the family of Bruce Wayne Collier, 72, who may have a sister in Florida, so his body can be released for burial. (Merced County SO)

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The Merced County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating relatives of a 72-year-old man who died in the county.

Officials are searching for the family of Bruce Wayne Collier. The coroner’s office said it has searched numerous personal records but has been unable to find his relatives.

Investigators believe Collier may have a sister in Florida, but her identity is unknown.

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The coroner’s office said it needs to locate immediate family members to release Collier’s body for burial.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Merced County Coroner’s Office at (209) 385-7369.

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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.