In memory of those who “died suddenly” in Mexico, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Suriname, Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina, February 13 - February 20, 2023
Jamaican WNBA champ Simone Edwards; Colombian composer Armando Romero Molina; Dominican artist Jorge Pineda; Venezuelan baseball star Alex Herrera; Brazilian guitarist Cristian Rigan; & more
Note the deaths of two young Peruvian footballers, and two Brazilian doctors, both 33.
MEXICO
Two “died suddenly” from heart attacks:
Man dies after suffering heart attack while driving in Puebla
February 13, 2023
A motorist dies while driving on 31 West Av. and 23 South St.; first reports indicate that he suffered a heart attack. The area remains cordoned off. A man of approximately 30 years of age lost his life on the morning of this Monday, February 13, when he was in the capital of Poblana. According to the first reports, it was about 9:49 in the morning, when passers-by alerted the authorities about an unconscious man on the side of a car. Elements of the Municipal Police and emergency bodies arrived at the point and confirmed that the man no longer had vital signs.
He suffered a heart attack while waiting for an official in Toluca
February 13, 2023
While waiting for an official on board the van he was driving, Luis died after allegedly suffering a heart attack in San Lorenzo Tepaltitlán. The 57-year-old man died inside a white Ford Expedition that was parked between Nicolas San Juan Streets in the hospital area, during the afternoon of Monday. Upon noticing that the driver was unconscious in the driver's seat, paramedics from the Emergency Department of the State of Mexico had to break the window pane to help him; however, they confirmed the death.
JAMAICA
Jamaican Basketball Star and WNBA Champion Simone Edwards Died at Just 49 Years Old
February 17, 2023
Unfortunately, Simone died at just 49 years old on Feb. 16, 2023, leaving behind a profound legacy that will endure in sports history for generations to come. According to ESPN, Simone died after a long and hard-fought battle with stage 4 ovarian cancer, which she was initially diagnosed with in May 2021. Her death was announced publicly by the Seattle Storm, who posted about it on Twitter. After joining the WNBA in 1997, Simone helped bring the Storm to their 2004 WNBA championship. She retired in 2005 as the team's all-time leader in rebounds as well as both games and minutes played.
A police trainee “died suddenly”:
Trainee cop dies suddenly during training
February 15, 2023
A trainee police constable died on Wednesday evening during field craft training at the National Police College of Jamaica in Twickenham Park, St Catherine. It is reported that the trainee cop was doing some physical activity when he collapsed. It is suspected that he died from an asthma attack.
No age reported.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Plastic artist Jorge Pineda dies in the Dominican Republic
February 17, 2023
Santo Domingo - Dominican plastic artist Jorge Pineda died early this morning in this capital at the age of 61. According to Diario Libre, the above was announced by the general director of Patronage, Henry Mercedes Vales, without specifying the causes of death. His work is part of public and private collections, both in the Dominican Republic and internationally, including: the Museum of Contemporary Art of Castilla y León; Valencian Institute of Modern Art and the Museum of Contemporary Art of Salamanca.
No cause of death reported.
Killed in a “vaxxident”:
Taxi driver dies after suffering a stroke and collided with an appliance store in Barahona
February 18, 2023
A tragic event happened on Thursday night in Barahona, when the taxi driver Antonio Porfirio Gil, 71, collided his car with an electrical appliance agency, just at the moment he suffered a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). The man in question was driving down Casandra Damiron street and collided with the facade of an electrical appliance agency, causing some material losses in the place. The taxi driver was taken from the scene of the event to the Jaime Mota regional university hospital, where he died despite medical efforts to stabilize his clinical condition.
Daniel Daffinrud, 66
February 9, 2023
Thomas Daniel Daffinrud, 66, of Punta Cana, DR, passed away on February 5, 2023 of a heart attack. Tom's journey in life took him many places. He enjoyed the Dominican way of life for the past 20 years. Tom was a generous, fun-loving and resourceful man.
COLOMBIA
Maestro Armando Romero Molina dies of a heart attack
February 10, 2023
The composer and Corporate director of Sayco, Armando Romero Molina, died at the age of 63 after suffering a heart attack on the afternoon of last Wednesday, February 8, when he was at the offices of the Society of Authors and Composers, north of Bogotá. Although he received almost immediate medical attention, and was taken to a health care center, he could not be saved since the heart attack would have been fulminant. Armando Romero Molina, was a Vallenata music composer originally from Urumita-Guajira. Throughout his life, this Guajiro minstrel became known for interpreting and composing songs such as ’Cuando llego en temple‘, ’La hembra perfecta‘, ’Por ti es que canto‘, ’Amañadora‘, ’Se acabó el juegito‘, ’Vente', among others.
Girl collapsed and died in the middle of her friends at school in Barrancabermeja
February 13, 2023
The events happened at the school of Las Betlemitas, in Barrancabermeja, when a minor of 16 years of age entered the eleventh grade classroom, from one moment to another she lost consciousness and fainted while talking with her classmates. The teenager was treated and received first aid, but she no longer had vital signs, her body remained for several hours in the institution's infirmary. The first hypothesis of her death is that she had a heart attack.
The Wiwa town governor council died
February 13, 2023
José Luis Chimusquero Gil, a great leader of the Wiwa people, died early this Monday, February 13, in his territory, the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, after enduring serious health problems, some of them consequences of the Covid-19.
No age or cause of death reported.
PERU
Two footballers “died suddenly”:
He died young from the 2010 category of the César Vallejo Club, as reported by the Trujillo team
February 15, 2023
The César Vallejo [soccer team] and local football are mourning the sensitive death of a young man belonging to the ranks of the 'poet' box. This Wednesday, through a brief statement on its social networks, the store of the César Vallejo reported on the death of its player, who was part of the minor categories of his institution. "The Club Universidad César Vallejo regrets the painful work of reporting the sensitive death, which occurred on February 15, of a player of the 2010 category," they indicate at first.
No age or cause of death reported.
Youth footballer dies of cardiac arrest after match against Alianza Lima
February 15, 2023
A regrettable incident occurred this Wednesday afternoon at the Alianza Lima facilities, as a Trujillo footballer of the 2010 UCV category lost his life due to a heart attack, after playing a preparation match at the Alianza sports complex. According to the first versions, after the match was over, the footballer sat down and presented the heart attack that would end his life. Apparently, the youngest had a congenital heart problem. His father was present at the unfortunate incident. So far, the Trujillo club has not issued any disclaimer regarding this situation. The minor identified with the initials A.Z. of 13 years, would have taken a hydrating drink after culminating a confrontation against Alianza Lima, where his team turned out to be the winner, to then faint and be helped by Alianza Lima's medical corps. The minor was taken to Almenara Hospital, where he eventually died.
VENEZUELA
Alex Herrera, 43-year-old baseball player from Venezuela, has died
February 17, 2023
Venezuelan baseball is in mourning, after the announcement of the death of the former pitcher who played in the Major Leagues, Alex Herrera, who lost his life at the age of 43. According to the different reports that were given, Herrera's death occurred after having been battling a heart problem, which kept him admitted to a hospital in Puerto La Cruz, Anzoátegui state. The Caracas BBC organization joins the mourning that seizes Venezuelan baseball for the death of former great league player Alex Herrera.
SURINAME
Sham Binda (VHP) had passed away.
February 16, 2023
During the budget debate, the National Assembly received the bad news that member Sham Binda (VHP) had passed away. VHP party leader Asis Gajadien reported that Binda had been ill for some time, but was not expected to die. The sad news has been shocked. Binda was known as a critical person who did not distinguish between coalition and opposition.
No age or cause of death reported.
BRAZIL
Guitarist Cristian Rigon dies at 46
February 15, 2023
The blues guitarist and singer Cristian Rigon died on Tuesday night at 46 years old. Cristian, who was also a teacher and owner of a music school in Caxias, died at the General Hospital. According to information passed on by the family, Cristian did not present any symptoms until he felt difficulty breathing and chest pain throughout the day, and sought medical attention. He was then referred to the General Hospital, where he was found to have fluid in his lungs. He was also diagnosed with an adrenal gland tumor. In the evening the musician had a cardiac arrest and could not resist, passing away around 9 pm.
A policeman “died suddenly”:
Police officer Gilson Woinarski dies, aged 46
February 20, 2023
The cause (not yet officially confirmed) would be a heart attack, as the report found. Corporal Gilson Woinarski served in the 28th Military Police Battalion (BPM) based in the municipality of Lapa. The officer died on Sunday morning (19/02), as reported by the Military Police of Paraná (PMPR).
Two 33-year-old doctors “died suddenly”:
Death note: Dr. Gustavo Albino dies
February 14, 2023
It is with immense sadness that we inform you of the death of Dr. Gustavo Albino, a great friend of the city of Catalão who died 33 years old, on the afternoon of Tuesday at the Santa Casa de Misericórdia De Catalão. The orthopedic doctor was the victim of a stroke (AVC), which occurred on February 4, in the city of Caldas Novas, where he was walking with his family.
Doctor Isiane Ruski dies
February 12, 2023
Around 10: 34 am, this Sunday, the 12th, the Porto União Fire Department moved to assist a victim of cardiorespiratory arrest in the center of Porto União. Upon arriving at the scene the team found 33-year-old doctor Isiane Ruski already without vital signs. Isiane Ruski was a doctor, worked at the UPA of União da Vitória and is also the daughter of one of the best known figures in the municipality, the president of the Iguaçu Athletic Association, José Luis Ruski.
Football referee falls ill and dies
February 13, 2023
A referee died on the night of last Sunday after receiving medical attention in the Emergency Unit of the neighborhood of Rendeiras, in Caruaru. According to relatives of the victim, after medical examinations, the man was discharged and returned home, when he became unwell again. Relatives of José Bernardo da Silva Filho, 48, reported that he fell ill on Sunday morning, when he was preparing to referee a football match at Campo das Colinas, in the São João da Escocia neighborhood in the city. Then, the victim was rescued to the UPA of the Rendeiras neighborhood, where he received medical attention and after examinations, the medical team reported that he was well after being medicated, and then released him to rest at home. During the night of Sunday, the mobile Urgent Care Service, SAMU, was activated again, as it was known, he became ill once again, but he did not resist, and died before the new medical attention. The Caruaru Health Department reported that the patient was treated at the Lacedeiras Emergency Unit, where he was examined, medicated and, after improving the clinical condition, released and directed to seek a specialist doctor. At the site, examinations were also performed, which showed normal results.
No cause of death reported.
Reported on February 9:
Man suffers sudden illness and dies while working on floral set
February 9, 2023
A 38-year-old man ended up dying on the morning of Thursday, after suffering a sudden illness while working at the Florais do Paraná complex, north of Cascavel. The worker was working at a construction site. He was plastering a wall when he felt unwell, so colleagues activated the SAMU that sent a unit to make the first attendances. Two other vehicles were also moved to the scene but rescuers were unable to reverse the case, even after more than half an hour of resuscitation work.
No cause of death reported.
Reported on February 8:
A son “died suddenly” (and his mother not so suddenly):
Son dies suddenly at home - his dependent mother dies after days without water and food
February 8, 2023
The mother and son found dead inside the house on Tuesday afternoon, in Cidreira, on the north coast, were identified as Ivone de Oliveira Lima, 64, and Jader de Oliveira Lima, 43. According to the Civil Police, no evidence of crime was found at the scene. "First of all, it was not murder. Everything leads us to believe that the son was ill and had a sudden death," says Deputy Alexandre Souza. The investigator adds that "the mother, a wheelchair user, depended on her son to eat and relieve herself." Without care, the elderly woman died days later. The delegate explains that the forensic unit (IGP) was at the residence on Tuesday. According to him, the expert confirmed that the son died first. In the house, no "signs of break-in" or "violence on the bodies" were found. The elderly woman's daughter and the man's sister were the ones who found the bodies and called authorities. According to the military brigade, the police were called around 1800 hours. The bodies were already in an advanced state of decomposition.
No cause of death reported.
Cyclist found dead on pavement in Old Town
February 16, 2023
A cyclist was found dead by two residents of Estância Velha who were walking through the Bela Vista neighborhood on Thursday morning. According to the pedestrians' report to the military brigade (BM), they passed by General Osório Street at 5: 30 am and the victim was not at the scene. When they returned at 6 a.m., they spotted the body and called authorities. According to BM, the woman appears to be elderly and was wearing cycling clothing and equipment. The death will be investigated by the Civil Police. Deputy Rafael Sauthier explains that, initially, it is ruled out that she was the victim of a traffic accident. The woman, Sauthier said, was slumped over the sidewalk "with part of the bike on top of her." Due to the position of the body, the deputy believes the cause of death "was a sudden injury" as she pushed the vehicle. She was not carrying any identification documents.
No cause of death reported.
PARAGUAY
Anything but the vaxx:
Heart attack on a motorcycle
February 17, 2023
Encarnación: - Yesterday, Thursday afternoon, the intense heat on a public road in the capital of Itapúa claimed a human life when a motorcyclist suffered a heart attack and died on the spot. A 65-year-old man, who was riding a motorcycle and was just waiting to cross the PY01 route, passed out and died on the spot in the Maria Auxiliadora district of Encarnación. The deceased is Carlos Altamirano, who worked as a gardener and, according to relatives, did not suffer from any underlying disease. He was in perfect health and even played sports, the relatives continue to report.
No cause of death reported.
ARGENTINA
A woman fainted and died while traveling in an intercity bus
February 13, 2023
A woman who was traveling in a Coata company bus died on Monday near the town of Chazon. The driver of the unit coming from Villa María, noticed the fainting fit of the woman and accelerated his march to reach Chazón, but unfortunately she died. It was about 15 o'clock when the death of the 57-year-old passenger, a native of Laborde, was confirmed. The bus was heading to Monte Maíz. The victim's daughter admitted that her mother was a cardiac patient but was under medical treatment, indicated from Multimedios Maldoni.
No cause of death reported.
They investigate the sudden death of a young tourist in Cruz del Eje
February 12, 2023
Police authorities are investigating the sudden death of a 26-year-old tourist in Cruz del Eje, reported from the force. The girl was from San José de la Dormida and had traveled to the northwestern city of Cordoba to spend the weekend. Due to causes that are being investigated, the young woman fainted and died during the early morning of this Sunday, around 4 o'clock. She had gone out to the sidewalk to get some air when she broke down and died. Although a patrol car and an emergency service came to assist her, they could do nothing to save her life. The case is labeled as a “death of doubtful etiology.” Prosecutor Raymundo Barrera is carrying out the investigation. The judicial police removed the body from the place and the authorities ordered an autopsy. The results would be available in the middle of the week.
Nacional fan died after suffering a cardiac arrest
February 11, 2023
A Nacional fan died this Friday night after suffering a cardiac arrest in the Gran Parque Central during the pre-match that El Bolso and Cerro Largo played for the second date of the Apertura Tournament. The victim suffered a cardiac arrest at the Atilio García Stand (half an hour before the match started) and was taken from that sector to a hospital in the area to be treated. The doctors of Suat, present at the scene, intervened in the care of the 37-year-old man who also received cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). "The professionals used the defibrillator provided for that location and the teams that arrived later also brought others. After resuscitation attempts by the medical staff for almost an hour, the death of the 37-year-old fan was confirmed,” FútbolUy said.
Two “died suddenly” on the street:
He lost consciousness in the middle of a pedestrian area and died minutes later
February 11, 2023
Sources consulted by our media indicated that the incident happened yesterday, around 11.30 am, at the corner of Lavalle and Belgrano, right in the center of San Salvador de Jujuy. There was a 60-year-old man at the scene, who felt unwell and suffered a loss of consciousness. A few minutes later, SAME staff assisted the subject, and he was transferred from the emergency room to the Pablo Soria Hospital, where he was admitted because he had suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest and was receiving respiratory assistance. An hour later the man lost his life.
A man died on a public road
February 9, 2023
At noon on Thursday, a man died on a public road near the city center. It is a person over 70 years old, who was walking along Gordillo Avenue, when when he arrived at the intersection of Bazán and Bustos, he fainted. The man was assisted by a pedestrian, who called the ambulance, but when medical personnel arrived, the person was already lifeless.
No cause of death reported.
The vaxxidents are the worst. That story in Brazil with the mother and son is so tragic. Overall Latin America is less affected, i hope.
More notches in Fauci's belt.