October 14, 2023 - Merced County Sheriff's Office officials report that the Merced County Sheriff Coroner’s Bureau needs the public’s help locating the family of 74-year-old Gilbert Suarez. The Coroner’s Office has searched through numerous personal records, but their attempts to find his family have been unsuccessful.

It is crucial to locate the immediate family members so the Coroner’s Office can release the body and allow Gilbert to have a proper burial.

If you or anyone you know has any information, please contact the Coroner’s Office at (209) 385-7369.

Source & photo: Merced County Sheriff's Office