Fresno County Authorities Search for Family of Deceased Man

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By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 3 hours ago on

February 11, 2026

Fresno County authorities are asking the public for help locating relatives of William Rivera, 62, of Fresno, who recently passed away. (Fresno County SO)

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The Fresno County Sheriff–Coroner’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating relatives of William Rivera, 62, of Fresno, who recently passed away.

Staff at the Coroner’s Office have searched personal records but have been unable to contact any family members.

Finding immediate relatives is necessary for the Coroner’s Unit to release Rivera’s body and arrange for a proper burial.

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Anyone with information about Rivera’s relatives 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.