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Dad’s death leaves uncertain future

Smiling girl and man wearing leis at a community celebration in Madera.
A girl and an older man enjoy a festive event, both wearing leis, at a gathering covered by The Madera Tribune.

It was a normal Friday afternoon when Greg Bonogofsky went to St. Joachim School a little early to pick his daughter, Mackenzie Grace.

Unfortunately, tragedy struck as parents were arriving and students were leaving St. Joachim.

Bonogofsky was found unresponsive in the back seat of his vehicle, and later pronounced dead at the scene, leaving the school and his family in total shock.

Tyler Takeda

News Editor / Sports Editor
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Nancy Simpson

Publisher & CFO​
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Shirley James

Graphic Artist
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