Former Madera mayor Santos Garcia passes away at 69

MADERA, Calif. (KFSN) -- Action News has learned former Madera mayor Santos Garcia passed away this weekend at the age of 69.

The Madera County Sheriff's Office confirms Garcia died on Saturday, May 2, from natural causes at Madera Community Hospital.

Garcia served as mayor from 2020 to 2024 and was a retired letter carrier after 32 years.

Garcia leaves behind his wife and children.