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Next of kin assistance needed for resident

Photo - Joel Hernandez.
Joel Hernandez.

The Madera County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating the next of kin for 55-year-old Joel Hernandez (AKA Joel Hernandez Antonio) who passed away in Madera on March 23.

Hernandez was an unhoused resident in the city of Madera prior to his death.

The Coroner’s Office has searched numerous personal records, but unfortunately, they have been unable to conclusively identify or locate any of his family members. If anyone has information about Hernandez, or how to get in contact with his next of kin, contact the Madera County Coroner’s Office at (559) 675-7774.

Allen Baraldi

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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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