FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - The Fresno County Coroner's Office is asking for help in locating the family of a Fresno man who passed away from natural causes.

According to the coroner's office, on Dec. 15, 87-year-old Jalal Tantash passed away from natural causes at a medical facility.

Officials say staff at the coroner's office have searched numerous personal records, but their attempts to find his relatives have been unsuccessful.

The coroner's office says locating immediate family members is a necessary process in order for the coroner's unit to release the body and allow for a proper burial.

Anyone with information about Jalal Tantash is asked to contact the Coroner's Unit at 559-600-3400.