In memory of those who 'died suddenly,' in Mexico, El Salvador, Cuba, Jamaica, Suriname, Colombia, Peru, Brazil, Argentina, and Chile, August 22-August 29
In Mexico, film critic Héctor Barrera (55), wrestler the Flying Cat (65) and a 3-year-old girl who died TWICE; Camilo Guevara March, son of Che' (60); reggae star Cecil "Skelly" Spencer (70); & more
MEXICO
The broadcaster and film critic, Héctor Becerra, dies
August 24, 2022
Torreón, Coahuila - The announcer, journalist and film critic, Héctor Becerra Delgado [55], ceased to exist this day, as a result of a heart attack. Héctor Becerra, a well-known and admired radio host for his Rockshow and Filmanía programs, as well as for his writings on the cultural life of La Laguna. His death surprised his journalist friends, because they did not know that he had any health problems.
https://extradelalaguna.com/torreon/muere-el-locutor-y-critico-de-cine-hector-becerra/
On May 15, 2021 Becerra announced his second COVID shot:
The Flying Cat dies, legend of wrestling in Monterrey
August 29, 2022
Monterrey -- El Gato Volador, one of the last idols of the Monterrey fight, died at the age of 65. Jorge Vega Oriel suffered from diabetes, but it transpired among his relatives that he died from a clot in the brain. He debuted under the name Lasser and was part of the Archers of Space. His aerial and risky style took him far in wrestling.
In Mexico, a three-year-old girl came to life in a coffin at her own funeral
August 26, 2022
A terrible incident occurred in the Mexican state of San Luis Potosi. The three-year-old girl felt unwell, and her parents took her to the hospital. After that, the baby was discharged, but she died soon after. However, during the funeral, relatives noticed that the child was alive. During the re-hospitalization, the doctors again stated her death.
A three-year-old girl felt unwell on August 16. She began to vomit and her body temperature rose. Her mother, Mary Jane Mendoza, rushed her daughter to the pediatrician, who diagnosed dehydration and told her parents to take her to the district hospital. At the hospital, doctors prescribed paracetamol to the child and let her go home. However, the baby's condition continued to deteriorate and eventually she was hospitalized. As a result, the doctors could not save the girl and pronounced her dead.
The girl's funeral was scheduled for the next day. During the funeral ceremony at the cemetery, the girl's mother felt something was wrong: the woman saw that the glass cover of the coffin was fogged up. She began to convince everyone that her daughter was alive, but she was dissuaded and attributed to what she saw as hallucinations due to stress.
“Mary's mother-in-law noticed that the girl's eyes were moving, while family members checked her pulse, confirming that she was alive. The child was then taken back to the hospital, where she was declared dead for the second time,” the Mirror writes. Local law enforcement agencies are currently investigating what happened. State Attorney Jose Luis Ruiz told reporters that an autopsy was being conducted to determine the cause of the child's death.
Eight fatal heart attacks:
Man dies of cardiac arrest in the "Tianguis de la 100" market
August 28, 2022
A man who ran a stall at the famous "Tianguis de la 100" died of suspected cardiac arrest. Around 11:00 a.m., a street vendor vanished in the aforementioned place, located on 133rd Street in superblock 101. Given the unfortunate event, a nurse who was at the scene was the one who decided to help him. She unfortunately could do no more, because the merchant no longer had vital signs. For this reason, the body was covered with a blue sheet, likewise, police proceeded to cordon off the area so that elements of the Specialized Homicide Prosecutor's Office and experts from the State Attorney General's Office carry out the corresponding protocols. In the place it transpired that the subject of unknown identity died as a result of cardiac arrest, however, the authorities will determine the cause of death through the rigorous autopsy.
No age was given.
https://sipse.com/novedades/hombre-muere-paro-cardiaco-tianguis-100-431918.html
Woman dies of cardiac arrest inside a taxi on José María Iglesias Avenue
August 24, 2022
Chihuahua - A 67-year-old woman, who was traveling as a passenger in a taxi from the Sitio Hacienditas, began to feel bad when they were driving on José María Iglesias Avenue. Upon reaching the intersection of Himalaya Street, the taxi driver stopped the vehicle, at which point the woman went into cardiac arrest. The taxi driver made the emergency call to the authorities and elements of the Municipal Police and a Red Cross ambulance arrived at the scene. Paramedics gave first aid to the woman, but unfortunately they could not do anything to save her life because she no longer had vital signs.
30-year-old woman dies inside a hotel in Morelia
August 28, 2022
This Sunday morning a woman died inside the Hotel Mitzicuri in downtown Morelia, where she was staying. The preliminary report indicates that the victim died of cardiac arrest in the establishment located on Vasco de Quiroga street, corner of Antonio Alzate. Personnel from the State Attorney General's Office attended the scene to carry out the corresponding procedures; the woman whose identity is unknown, was 30 years old.
Truck driver dies of a heart attack in Colonia Arquitectos
August 29, 2022
Chihuahua - The driver of a trailer, who was approximately 40 years old, died after suffering a heart attack when he was parked at the intersection of 57th streets. and Juarez Avenue. The man, who began to feel bad, got out of the truck and was helped by people on the scene, who requested an ambulance. Paramedics arrived at the scene to attend to the man, however he no longer had vital signs. Ministerial agents took charge of the body, who released it so that a funeral home could take over and in this way hand it over to his relatives.
https://elpuntero.com.mx/inicio/2022/08/29/muere-trailero-de-un-infarto-en-la-colonia-arquitectos/
Woman dies of a heart attack in her truck in Izúcar
August 26, 2022
A woman lost her life as a result of a heart attack on the San Juan Epatlán-Izúcar de Matamoros highway, inside a truck at the height of the Epatlán lagoon. Apparently the female presented various discomforts and was taken in a private car to the general hospital in Izúcar de Matamoros.
The deceased today was identified as Esmirna N., 35 years old, who was traveling with two other people, from San Sebastián Tenango belonging to the municipality of Teopantlán. The woman began to present several discomforts, such as drooling and difficulty breathing. Seeing this situation, her husband, who is disabled, spoke to an acquaintance to be able to transfer her to a hospital and receive emergency care. Elements of the regional prosecutor's office arrived at the scene to carry out the removal of the corpse, as well as transfer the body to the Forensic Medical Service.
A fatal "vaxxident":
Man dies after suffering heart attack while driving his car - injures taco cart woman
August 28, 2022
A man lost consciousness due to a heart attack while driving his vehicle that collided with a taco cart leaving one person injured at the scene, while the driver was pronounced dead. The accident happened on Checoslovaquia avenue and Luis Echeverría street when a man identified as Fernando Rodríguez López, 55, lost consciousness while driving and collided with a cart of lamb tacos, leaving an injured woman who identified herself as Karla Cortez Vásquez, 27 years.
Watchman dies of a sudden heart attack in the Mérida Center
August 25, 2022
A watchman was found dead by his partner when he arrived to change shifts, at seven in the morning today, in a house on Calle 54 between 49 and 51 in the Center of Mérida. The events occurred when the watchman's replacement arrived at the aforementioned address to change shifts and found him lying next to a chair they use to rest. The one who arrived to take charge of the morning shift, notified the emergency services through the 911 number, agents from the Mérida Municipal Police (PMM) and paramedics from that police institution arrived at the site. The latter confirmed the death and said that it seems the security guard had a sudden heart attack, at this time they are awaiting the arrival of the ministerial elements so that they can initiate legal investigations.
Age not stated.
“Died suddenly” while using an ATM:
Man dies of heart attack in Nezahualcóyotl
August 25, 2022
A man died inside an ATM located on Pantitlán Avenue, almost on the corner of Villa Victoria Street, in the Las Fuentes neighborhood. According to the first reports, while the male was trying to use a cash vending machine, he suffered a physical injury that caused him to faint. According to witnesses, when the victim, who was wearing blue jeans and a white striped shirt of the same color, fell to the ground, he immediately began to convulse until he was immobile and unconscious. The users of the establishment belonging to the City Banamex company, which is located right in front of a surveillance module, requested the assistance of elements of the Municipal Police, around 6:00 p.m. this Wednesday. Upon arrival, the uniformed officers notified the paramedics, who only certified the death of the approximately 45-year-old subject, which was apparently caused by a sudden heart attack.
https://www.la-prensa.com.mx/policiaca/muere-hombre-por-infarto-en-nezahualcoyotl-8790238.html
EL SALVADOR
Student dies while playing soccer in San Miguel educational center
August 24, 2022
Javier Antonio Ortiz Velasquez, 17, a second-year high school student at the Swiss Confederation Educational Complex, in San Miguel, who died on Monday, August 23 at noon on a field of the educational institution due to an apparent cardiac arrest, is being veiled today, August 24, at his home in the Los Mendoza hamlet, in this aforementioned municipality.
Ana Elizabeth Hernández, the minor's grandmother, explained that she was working in the Migueleño market when she was notified by the school that the young man had been transferred to the San Juan de Dios Hospital in San Miguel, and that he had already died. "The attack hit him at school, they say that he suddenly fell to his knees, but we don't know if he went forward or to the side, because he had a blow to his forehead," she commented. The grandmother added that the young man had never presented any discomfort or symptoms of having a heart problem.
She assured that as a family they did not allow the Institute of Legal Medicine to carry out the autopsy of the corpse, and preferred to keep the medical opinion that the hospital gave them, which assured that it was a cardiac arrest. "I told the doctors not to do an autopsy, to give him to me like this, and if something else happened, then let God do justice," she said. For his part, Aristides Salmerón, director of the educational complex, stated that the fact has dismayed the community of the institution, since the deceased young man was well known for his good behavior.
CUBA
The son of “Che” died, Camilo Guevara March was 60 years old
August 30, 2022
According to diplomatic sources, Camilo Guevara March died yesterday in the Venezuelan capital Caracas "following a pulmonary thromboembolism that led to a heart attack", reports the Cuban state news agency Prensa Latina. He was 60 years old. Second son of the revolutionary and guerrilla Ernesto 'Che' Guevara, he had a degree in Labor Law and worked as project director of the Che Guevara Study Center in Havana, an institution responsible for promoting knowledge of his father's thought, life and work.
https://www.ildenaro.it/morto-il-figlio-del-che-camilo-guevara-march-aveva-60-anni/
Another young Cuban dies during Compulsory Military Service
August 24, 2022
The death of a 22-year-old Cuban man was denounced on social networks, where the victim was identified as Dayron Pupo Mastrapa, who was a recruit in the Compulsory Military Service (SMA). In the publication on the Facebook profile of Internet user Reynier Cabrera Mastrapa, one can read: "Today, August 19, is a sad day, we have lost one of the family, Dayron Pupo Mastrapa." In the simple message, the screenshot of another post can be seen, whose author was not revealed and where the age of the deceased young Cuban was also reported. Among the comments to the author of the note, it is explained that "the excuse that the military gave" to the family was that the young man suffered "a massive heart attack" and they were informed that the boy "died on the night of August 17."
JAMAICA
Legendary Cecil “Skelly” Spence dies from fatal cancer
August 26, 2022
The historic reggae group Israel Vibration confirmed this Friday, August 26, the unfortunate death of Cecil “Skelly” Spence at the age of 70, after a sudden cancer that was diagnosed unexpectedly last week. "We deeply regret to announce that Cecil 'Skelly' Spence has gone to rest. In recent months he was undergoing therapy on his right hand and shoulder due to arthritis. Last week he did not feel well and he went to the hospital in New York where he had just discovered that he had an aggressive cancer with no possibility of treatment, "says the publication made on the group's social networks. They ended the statement by adding that in his last words, the artist “asked to send his love to all his fans (…) Please keep him in prayer. Rest in peace Skeleton. We will miss you".
SURINAME
Our beloved Arthur Baldew from Suriname passed away too soon
August 24, 2022
The family hereby announces the sad death of 53-year-old Arthur Baldew from Suriname. View the message and the extensive photo report. Pass it on to interested parties and family in the Netherlands and Suriname. We at FamilieNieuws wish his wife, daughter, parents and brothers Roberto and Carlos Baldew a lot of power with this heavy loss. Love is great, love is great, emptiness is great, sorrow is great, but beautiful are the memories you leave Arthur behind.
No cause of death reported.
COLOMBIA
Man died while waiting for a MIO bus in Cali
August 22, 2022
A man died suddenly while waiting for a route inside the Tequendama station of the Masivo Integrado de Occidente (MIO) in Cali. The death occurred last Friday when this passenger apparently suffered a cardiac arrest. This health condition would have been decisive, since he was not able to be transferred to a care center and died at that station, located south of the city. It transpired that the man responded to the name of Luis Eduardo Pulido Romero, who worked as a food handler and was of Venezuelan nationality. The passenger succumbed to the gaze of other users who, like him, were waiting for the arrival of their route at the station. As authorities arrived, the body was covered with a makeshift blanket. Then the station was closed for the removal of the body.
PERU
Nuñoa footballer dies in a sports field
August 29, 2022
The “Copa Nuñoa” master soccer championship ended in tragedy because the Kenamari player reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest at the sporting event. According to witnesses, he suddenly collapsed when he was running, probably due to the excessive effort. The unlucky player was identified as Bernardino Soncco Hancco, 40 years old; who participated in the triangular championship that was organized by the sectors of Chillihua, Quenamari and Ticuyo.
https://www.pachamamaradio.org/melgar-futbolista-de-nunoa-fallece-en-campo-deportivo/
BRAZIL
Gustavo Cunha, technical-administrative server at Cedecom, dies
August 29, 2022
The body of journalist Gustavo Henrique Gonçalves Cunha, technical-administrative server of the Communication Center (Cedecom) of UFMG, was buried this Monday, the 29th, at the Bonfim Cemetery, in Belo Horizonte. He was 36 years old and suffered a massive heart attack last Friday, the 26th, in Manaus, where he was on vacation. The director of Cedecom, Professor Fábia Lima, says she is "dismayed" by the death of Gustavo and offered solidarity to the family. “He had a unique profile in our team. While he was familiar with communication tools and journalistic activity, he quickly mastered the management and human resources processes at Cedecom. It is a great loss for everyone. He was an all-hours friend, partner and adviser,” she laments.
https://ufmg.br/comunicacao/noticias/morre-gustavo-cunha-servidor-tecnico-administrativo-do-cedecom
Musician suffers from sudden illness and dies before performing at a baylon
August 23, 2022
The musician Juvenal Avilino dos Santos died at the age of 56, after having a sudden illness, while preparing to sing at a dance, in Jaciara (144 km from Cuiabá). The fatality happened last Saturday (20). According to information from the Civil Police, Juvenal was preparing his instruments to play at a party in the Santo Antônio neighborhood. Suddenly, he began to feel sick, fell to the ground and began to struggle. A team from the Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu) was called, but they found that the man no longer had a pulse. CPR was performed, but without success. The experts found that Juvenal had cyanosis, that is, bluish fingers and extremities. His body was sent to the Legal Medical Institute (IML), to undergo a necropsy exam that will indicate the cause of death.
Thiago Araújo, businessman and director of ABRH-BA, dies in Salvador
August 29, 2022
Businessman Thiago Araújo died on Sunday (28), at age 41, the victim of a massive heart attack. Thiago was the CEO of MKT Consult and was also the director of ABRH-BA (Brazilian Association of Human Resources). Currently, he was dedicating himself to another edition of the Architecture Yearbook, in addition to other projects focused on the areas of health and marketing.
https://www.ibahia.com/salvador/morre-em-salvador-thiago-araujo-empresario-e-diretor-da-abrh-ba
Corporal of the Military Police dies of a heart attack in the North of Piau
August 25, 2022
Corporal Viana, from the Military Police of Piauí, died after suffering a massive heart attack last Monday (22/08), in Matias Olímpio, in the north of Piauí. The victim was rushed to a local hospital, but did not survive.
The age was not stated.
Two fatal heart attacks:
Woman has heart attack and dies inside vehicle in Cuiabá
August 24, 2022
A 47-year-old woman, identified as Eloiselene Fernandes de Arruda, died on Tuesday afternoon (23) after having an alleged sudden illness inside her own vehicle. The case took place at a gas station on Avenida Historiador Rubens de Mendonça, popularly known as Avenida do CPA. The episode took place around 3:50 pm. The woman was inside an Ethios Toyota in the parking lot of a gas station when she began to feel sick. It is suspected that she was the victim of a massive heart attack.
According to a witness, before dying Eloiselene arranged to take her [the witness] to a clinic on the same avenue and waited for her at the gas station. There, she parked the running car in an exit, and remained stationary. When checking what had happened, a passerby came across the woman in the vehicle in a fixed position and without showing movement. Frightened, he called the Police and the Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu). Rescuers tried to revive her, but to no avail. Official Expertise and Technical Identification (Politec) was present and sent Eloiselene's body to the Legal Medical Institute (IML). She must undergo an autopsy examination to indicate the real cause of death.
https://www.midianews.com.br/cotidiano/mulher-tem-infarto-e-morre-dentro-de-veiculo-em-cuiaba/428746
Security guard dies after suffering a heart attack during a football match in Porto Velho
August 24, 2022
A security guard died after suffering a heart attack during a football match in the south of Porto Velho (RO). The case took place on a football field located on Nova Esperança Street, in the Caladinho neighborhood. The victim was identified as 40-year-old Ricardo Souza Castro. According to witnesses, the guard was off duty and took the opportunity to play a football match. In the meantime, the man suffered a massive heart attack. And he fell to the ground. People who were at the scene said that Ricardo drank water and felt sick as he prepared to return to the game. Finally, people called the emergency services, but the man could not be saved.
ARGENTINA
A 15-year-old teenager died after suffering a stroke in the middle of a soccer match
August 24, 2022
San Juan - This Tuesday the death of Lucas González Monla, 15, who played in the lower divisions of the Club Juventud Zondina de San Juan, was known. Last Saturday, August 13, he was playing a game against Atlanta and suddenly collapsed in the middle of the field of play. The boy did not have any previous blow, that is why he surprised everyone present when he lost control and began to convulse. Lucas was rushed to the Doctor Guillermo Rawson Hospital and there the doctors confirmed that the 15-year-old teenager had suffered a stroke.
In addition, they explained to his relatives that his state of health was critical since his brain did not respond and his condition was related to a congenital vascular malformation. Finally this Tuesday, the family confirmed the death of Lucas.
CHILE
Doctor dies of sudden stomach cancer
August 29, 2022
Jorge Jiménez Castro, dear host of Cesfam 5 Rancagua Dr. Juan Chiorrini, died on Wednesday, August 24, as a result of sudden stomach cancer, news that surprised his family and his co-workers and the entire primary health community. It was because of this because of the affection they felt for the disposition, good will and kindness of the official who worked for more than 15 years in the office and in the SAPU, that just last Friday, the day of his funeral, his co-workers and of the primary health of Los Talaveras gave him a sublime farewell in his honor. It started at his place of work, where an emotional cueca-dance was given in homage to the man from Poblacion Diego Portales, dedicated to his family, to the countryside and traditions, a lover of cueca dance and traditions.
No age was given.
Reported on August 8:
Fan of Deportes Antofagasta dies after accident
August 8, 2022
An unfortunate news story materialized this Sunday from Antofagasta, where the death of a fan of the local cast was confirmed while witnessing the clash of his team against Ñublense. It was an elderly fan who fell on his back and, as a result of that action, hit his neck. All while he was in the north gallery of the Regional Calvo y Bascuñán. While waiting for the arrival of the ambulance to assist him, the fan of Deportes Antofagasta suffered a cardiac arrest. During the emergency, he was able to receive medical help, but he died in a care center when first aid was given.
No age or cause of death reported.
I had to chuckle when I saw "wrestler the Flying Car" and thought that was a really, really unusual name for a wrestler and wondered why he chose that moniker. Then I looked at the story and it was actually Flying Cat. Gallows humour - it's a funny mistake. xo
The report of the young girl dying and reawakening at her funeral was disturbing to me. What must the doctors and mortician have been thinking. Her mother and family must be elated.