Next of Kin - Public Assistance 

June 7, 2024 – Madera County Sheriff’s Office officials report that they are seeking the public’s help in locating the next of kin for 48-year-old Valerio Emiliano Chino (48), who passed away on May 31, 2024, in the city of Madera.

Mr. Chico was an unhoused Madera resident prior to his death, and it is unknown where he was originally from. The Coroner’s Office has searched through numerous personal records, but unfortunately, we have been unable to conclusively identify or locate any of his family members.

If anyone has information about Mr. Chino, or how to get in contact with his next of kin, please contact the Madera County Coroner’s Office at (559) 675-7774.

Source & photo: Madera County Sheriff’s Office