CA DELFINO "LUPE" LOPEZ FAJARDO: Missing from Mountain Center, CA - 15 Aug 2024 - Age 47

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Loved ones desperately searching for missing Southern California father​

A family is desperately searching for a missing Southern California father whose truck was found abandoned and ransacked on the highway.

Delfino Guadalupe Lopez Fajardo, 47, was last seen on Aug. 15 when he went to visit his sister in the hospital.

Known as “Lupe” by loved ones, the husband and father of two young children has lived in Idyllwild for over 20 years.

His wife, Rosa Aguilar, was told by authorities her husband may have nearly caused an accident while driving back home, which enraged another driver.

Lupe pulled over at a gas station on the 63000 block of Highway 74 in Mountain Center and parked his truck at around 6:30 p.m. The angry driver arrived shortly after and allegedly confronted Lupe and began pushing him.

Fearful of being assaulted, Lupe allegedly ran away from the suspect who was chasing him and eventually jumped over a fence. It’s unclear what happened next but that was the last time Lupe was seen alive.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department deployed search teams to scour the remote area using drones, ground crews and more. No sign of Lupe was found.

His abandoned truck was eventually located in a different area and was found ransacked.

Lupe’s sister, Maria Victoria Lopez Fajardo, described her brother as a good person who is a hard worker and very responsible.

“For us, it’s a very strange case,” Maria said.

No suspect description was provided as authorities continued searching the area for the missing man.

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[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

I'm assuming there are cameras at the gas station that saw this interaction? If the cameras saw him park his vehicle and flee over a fence, certainly they saw whether or not he returned and who drove off in his truck.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Authorities search for Idyllwild man who disappeared in Riverside County mountains

Family members and deputies are asking for help to locate a 47-year-old man who disappeared on a mountain highway in Riverside County.

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Authorities search for Idyllwild man who disappeared in Riverside County mountains​

Family members and deputies are asking for help to locate a 47-year-old man who disappeared on a mountain highway in Riverside County.

Lopez-Fajardo, who works at the Red Kettle Restaurant in Idyllwild, was reported missing Aug. 16. Deputies were told he was last seen the day before at about 6:30 p.m. in the 63000 block of Highway 74 in Mountain Center, located in the San Jacinto Mountains of west-central Riverside County south of Idyllwild.


Known to many as Lupe, family members and longtime co-workers said Lopez-Fajardo is a good-natured friendly person and father of two children.

"He's an amazing person," said co-worker Damien Yawman. "None of this makes sense."

A search team, including a K9 and air unit, fanned out in the area, but there were no signs of Lopez-Fajardo. Searches continued in the days that followed, and a missing person flyer was issued by the Riverside county Sheriff's Department.

 

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Family of missing Idyllwild man to host candlelight vigil at The Red Kettle - KESQ

The family of a missing Idyllwild man will gather tonight to host a candlelight vigil in his honor. In a social media post, his family posted the following announcement: Dear neighbors and friends,We are reaching out to invite you to join us for a candle light vigil in support of our missing...

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Family of missing Idyllwild man to host candlelight vigil at The Red Kettle​

The family of a missing Idyllwild man will gather tonight to host a candlelight vigil in his honor. In a social media post, his family posted the following announcement:

Dear neighbors and friends,

We are reaching out to invite you to join us for a candle light vigil in support of our missing family member Lupe. As we continue to search for answers and hold onto hope, we are grateful for the strength and compassion of our community.

Please join us on TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 3 at 6 pm at Idyllwild town center (outside the red kettle) as we come together to light candles, share prayers and thoughts, and show our support for our beloved Lupe and his family. Your presence and support mean the world to us during this difficult time.

Together, we can stand as a beacon of hope and solidarity for our family as we navigate this emotional journey. Your presence and support are deeply appreciated.

Thank you for standing with us during this difficult time.

Sincerely,
Lopez family.

 

[Kimster]

Oh, this is awful! I would’ve thought that maybe when he was trying to get away, he got lost out there, but then again, his truck was ransacked so that’s not good at all.