(L.A.) Robert Velarde, 55, Died in a Park

Case Number: 2025-04876

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 55-year-old Latino male that occurred in a park.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Robert Velarde.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death A: Sudden Cardiac Dysfunction

Cause of Death B: Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

RIP ROBERT VELARDE (January 23, 1970 – March 17, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 11:25 a.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on May 23, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back negative for substances.