(L.A.) Abelardo Valera, 76, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2026-10582

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 76-year-old Asian male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Abelardo Valera.

Manner of Death : Accident

Manner of Death: Suicide

Cause of Death: Hanging

Other Significant Condition: Electrocution

RIP ABELARDO VALERA (November 12, 1949 – July 4, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday.

On August 3, the Department of Medical Examiner changed its initial conclusion that this was an accident.

The decedent was of Philippine origin.