(L.A.) Jose Chavez Merino, 64, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2026-07770

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 64-year-old Latino male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Jose Chavez Merino.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death: Sequelae of Pneumonia

Other Significant Condition: Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

RIP JOSE CHAVEZ MERINO ( May 13, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday.