In memory of those who “died suddenly” in Mexico, Nicaragua, Cuba, Jamaica, Colombia, Ecuador, Suriname, Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina, October 9-October 16, 2023
Honduran lawmaker Marco Handal; Nicaraguan journo Virginia Lovo (31, C); Cuban journo Luis Evidio Martínez; Jamaican reggae artist ‘Ibo’ Cooper; Ecuadoran singer Astrid Achi (62, C); & more
More notable deaths: Brazilian Olympic gymnast João Luiz Ribeiro, musicians Pedro Duarte, Francisco Carlos Xavier; Uruguayan beauty queen Sherika de Armas (26, C); Argentine golfer Mauricio Molina
MEXICO
A footballer “died suddenly”:
Player dies during veterans match
October 15, 2023
A player of the category C of the Authentic Veterans Football League died last night while playing a game at the Santiago V. González sports unit. Jorge Alberto Chávez, defender of Deportivo Prisma, was participating in the match that his team was playing against Deportivo Palmas when he suddenly collapsed on the pitch. The game was about to end and surprisingly the Prisma defender collapsed, at which time his teammates treated him and several doctors tried to give him cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for 20 minutes, without being able to revive him. When the ambulance arrived to treat him and transfer him to the Zone 11 General Hospital for better care, the 58-year-old footballer no longer had vital signs.
No cause of death reported.
11 “died suddenly” from heart attacks:
Lady dies in front of Del Sol department store, apparently of a heart attack
December 12, 2023
An elderly woman died in the downtown area, apparently from a heart attack. The identity of the victim is still unknown. The incident took place around 9 p.m. on Calle 5 de Mayo, in front of the Del Sol department store. Paramedics arrived to offer first aid, but the woman no longer presented vital signs.
No age reported.
Driver dies of suspected fulminant heart attack in Cancun
December 12, 2023
On Wednesday night a driver lost his life, after apparently suffering a sudden heart attack, before his car ended up against a tree, on Miguel Hidalgo Avenue. These events occurred around 9 o'clock at night, when the now deceased was driving towards the east of the city. Witnesses claim that as they approached to support, they saw the driver, outside his truck, convulsing, for moments later losing his life. Consequently, witnesses and neighbors in the area requested the arrival of private paramedics, who only arrived to confirm the man's death. Later, the body of the man, about 40 years old, was picked up by a funeral home in the city.
He loses his life due to a massive heart attack
October 17, 2023
A man lost his life while working, apparently, from a massive heart attack. The report indicates that the approximately 60-year-old man was installing ceramics at a home in the Villa Dorada neighborhood. The woman who hired him for the job, said he suddenly started feeling unwell and keeled over. She called the emergency numbers and requested an ambulance. Red Cross paramedics tried to revive him but he no longer had vital signs.
He collapses on the street and dies in Meoqui
October 16, 2023
A man lost his life on the road from Meoqui to Ortiz this Monday. According to the first reports, the man was driving on the road and suddenly collapsed. Police were the first to arrive at the scene, so they requested the presence of paramedics. They determined that he no longer had vital signs, so they requested the presence of Semefo to remove the body and determine the cause of death. It is believed that he may have suffered a heart attack, although nothing has been officially announced so far.
No age reported.
He dies of a heart attack after his working day in Saltillo
October 16, 2023
A man identified as Humberto Gámez Gaona, 70, lost his life inside his vehicle, which he entered when he began to feel unwell after unloading some boxes that had to be delivered on the streets of the downtown area. Around 12:30 in the morning, Red Cross personnel responded to the call of an unconscious person inside his vehicle on Melchor Múzquiz Street. The rescuers assessed Humberto, who unfortunately no longer had signs of life; according to witnesses, he was taking down some boxes when he felt unwell. He got into his truck and there his existence ended, his relatives were called, the Municipal Police personnel arrived, who closed the road waiting for the personnel of the Criminal Investigation Agency of the State Attorney General's Office.
Two killed in “vaxxidents”:
Heart attack takes the life of minibus driver while driving in downtown Saltillo
October 14, 2023
An approximately 60-year-old man lost his life due to a suspected heart attack, which occurred to him while driving a minibus. A destroyed trailer, a crashed rental vehicle and a crashed home were the result of this tragic vehicular accident in the Downtown Area of Saltillo. It was around 6:00 a.m. when a loud bang woke up the neighbors of the south-central area of the city. They were surprised to see how a minibus was embedded in a house located on the corner of Mixcoac and Carlos Salazar Streets. They immediately called the emergency number 911 requesting the support of municipal traffic elements and an ambulance, since an elderly man was lying inside the transport without apparent vital signs. After the arrival of the officers, they became aware of what had happened. The witnesses indicated that the sexagenarian had been driving over Carlos Salazar in a south-to-north direction, and meters before the mentioned site, he hit a trailer that was parked. Subsequently, he crashed into a taxi that was in movement, to finally end up damaging the facade of the house. The authorities indicated that the driver may have suffered a sudden heart attack, since he did not have visible wounds on his body that indicated a death due to the impact.
He dies of a heart attack while driving on a boulevard
October 10, 2023
A driver died after suffering a heart attack while driving on Hidalgo Boulevard, and when he lost control of the steering wheel, he ended up hitting a metal road sign. The events were recorded at 18:00 hours yesterday, in the Las Fuentes neighborhood. The victim, who was driving a Toyota Rav 4 pickup truck, was driving in a west-east direction. But before getting on the Broncos Bridge, he crashed into said road sign, after suffering a heart attack. The man, approximately 50 years old, was helped by witnesses, who called for help to the emergency bodies. Red Cross paramedics rushed to the scene but could no longer do anything to save his life, as he had already died.
Man dies of a heart attack outside the Arocena Museum in Torreón
October 13, 2023
While walking in the downtown area of Torreón, an elderly man unfortunately died of a myocardial infarction, a situation in which elements of the Traffic and Roads Directorate, as well as the Municipal Police, were the first to arrive at the scene. The authorities tried to revive the man, but unfortunately they could do nothing. According to the report of the authorities, the emergency report was made minutes after nine in the morning, to request the help of the Red Cross paramedics. Outside the facilities of the Arocena Museum, there was the son of a man who was identified as Santiago Chacón, 65 years old, who reported that his father suddenly keeled over, a situation that also caused a skull injury. However, it was after the arrival of the paramedics that it was reported that the person no longer had vital signs.
Passenger dies at the age of 47 of a heart attack on board the La Paz-Topolobampo ferry
October 12, 2023
A 47-year-old woman died from a heart attack minutes after boarding a commercial ship bound for the port of Topolobampo, this from the beach of Pichilingue in Baja California Sur. The victim was accompanied by her husband and children when she began complaining of a sharp chest pain that forced her to collapse on the access stairs of the tourist ship. Despite the fact that the passenger's companions tried to provide first aid, nothing could be done for the woman.
Man dies of suspected heart attack in Mante City
October 12, 2023
The unfortunate fact occurred on Thursday morning, when the man had visited a store and began to feel ill health, suddenly collapsed and died instantly, because of a heart attack. Fire rescue workers arrived at the scene who treated a man and when he was evaluated, unfortunately, he no longer had vital signs. The now deceased was identified with the name of Hector Alejandro "T", 45 years old, resident of the Fomento Nacional neighborhood in this municipality. The area was cordoned off by police authorities to start with the relevant investigations.
He dies of a suspected heart attack in Colonia de Veracruz
October 10, 2023
A man lost his life from a suspected heart attack, in the Cuauhtémoc neighborhood of the port of Veracruz. According to the first reports, the events occurred on the corner of Vicente Suárez and López Portillo streets, when the victim began to feel bad and later collapsed on the pavement. Red Cross paramedics arrived at the scene, who only arrived to confirm that the approximately 35-year-old man no longer had vital signs. A criminal expert arrived to transfer the body to the Forensic Medical Service (Semefo) and perform the corresponding autopsy.
HONDURAS
National Party deputy Marco Handal dies
October 14, 2023
In the last few hours, the substitute deputy of the National Party for the department of Cortés, Marco Handal, has died, confirmed this Saturday the head of the party of that political institute, Tomás Zambrano. "Today a brother, friend and colleague, Congressman Marco Handal, passed away. A great human being, helpful, loyal and a warrior for our National Party. My deepest condolences to his family, may God fill him with peace," Zambrano said through of the social network X (formerly Twitter). Handal, whose causes of death are still unknown, was 52 years old and was a substitute deputy for Yaudet Burbara.
No cause of death reported.
NICARAGUA
A journalist “died suddenly”:
Prominent journalist and former soccer player passed away
October 11, 2023
This Wednesday, the sad news was known about the death of the young journalist Virginia Lovo. The former soccer player died at the age of 31, after battling aggressive cancer. In her years as an active player, Virginia Lovo joined the national soccer team of her country (Nicaragua) four times. She was a talented forward with a leading role in the teams that participated in the Central American and Caribbean Games, she even started in the 2014 edition of these events.
CUBA
Luis Evidio Martínez, a prominent journalist from Villa Clara television, passed away
October 15, 2023
Luis Evidio Martínez, a prominent journalist from Villa Clara television, passed away. The colleague has left an indelible mark in the Villa Clara press, and especially in the Telecubanacán telecenter, where he worked as editor-reporter of its Information Department since 2000. The prominent colleague of Villa Clara television, Luis Evidio Martínez Díaz, died in Santa Clara this October 15, at 65 years of age. Graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism in 1991, he has been recognized for his professional work, and as a trainer for several generations of journalists in the Telecubanacán telecenter, in this province. This is how the group recognized it through its official Facebook page: “He is gone who for many was more than the companion, the father and the friend, the always present brother, the first to approach and extend his hand to you … the one who never gave up before closed doors, in the face of difficulties, the one who faced the windmills so many times, like Don Quixote, to above all, inform. He told us goodbye when he still had so much to give us, the one who guided a few of us along the path of this: the best profession in the world. We know that he fought like a warrior, until the last minute, as he always did, but the battle was more difficult than his strength. To his dear Hilda, all our support and the hug of the entire group. Rest in peace Luis, he continues to always be with us."
No cause of death reported.
JAMAICA
Michael ‘Ibo’ Cooper, founding member of Third World, has died
October 13, 2023
Reggae musician, educator, and founding member of Reggae band Third World, Michael “Ibo” Cooper, has died. According to reports, the 71-year-old musician had been ailing for some time. Cooper’s death comes months after his son, famed Jamaican disc jockey Arif Cooper died suddenly in March [as reported here].
No cause of death reported.
Cooper died of cancer:
Ibo Cooper dead at 71 - Jamaica Observer
COLOMBIA
A mayor “died suddenly”:
Luis Carlos Anaya, mayor of Plata, Huila, died
October 15, 2023
In the early hours of this October 15, the death of the mayor of Plata Huila, Luis Carlos Anaya, was confirmed. The president had been suffering serious health problems since April 23 when it was confirmed that he had a brain aneurysm and he was in very serious condition for several months. The death originated in the Neiva clinic due to his critical condition. After being treated for the aneurysm, the president remained very delicate and his health began to be affected and he had difficulty returning to his work. The Mayor's Office confirmed the news through a statement and regretted what happened. Anaya was a councilor and deputy in Huila, and was known as "Cuy", born on May 12, 1970 [63].
Three “died suddenly” from heart attacks riding bikes:
19-year-old died of a heart attack while riding a bicycle
October 16, 2023
The fact was recorded in the Alto de Letras, which has become one of the favorite places for cyclists who seek to reach one of the highest areas on the border between Tolima and Caldas. The young man went out this weekend to ride his bicycle. He was found lying on the road and although he managed to be taken to the Fresno hospital, the doctors could do nothing, the doctors confirmed that this young man died of a heart attack. The victim was identified as Juan David Muñoz Montoya, who becomes the third person to die in the last two months on this road axis, where two other cyclists also died last September 3 during a race called the Reto de Letras.
Note: The "two other cyclists", 54 and 64, also died of heart attacks:
https://www.bcnoticias.com.co/dos-ciclistas-murieron-en-el-reto-mariquita-letras/
ECUADOR
Singer Astrid Achi dies in Guayaquil
October 13, 2023
The Guayaquil soprano Astrid Achi Dávila (62) died in the early morning of October 13, 2023. This was confirmed by those close to the artist to Expressiones. She sang for more than 40 years professionally. In her career she showed versatility. She not only dedicated herself to lyrical singing but also to popular music, rescuing the country's flagship genre, the pasillo. Her illness began to show severity in mid-August. The cause of her death was lung cancer. Her daughters Astrid María and Viviana, doctors by profession, accompanied her at all times.
SURINAME
Jahzara Vijgeboom, 11
October 10, 2023
Family members, friends and relatives have said goodbye to the beautiful Jahzara Vijgeboom from Suriname. She was only allowed to be 11 years old. Have a nice trip darling. We at Family News wish everyone, especially Mom, Dad & big brother, a lot of power.
No cause of death reported.
Regilia Mawdo, 49
October 10, 2023
The beautiful Regilia Mawdo from Suriname has passed away. She was loved by many and best known as Gia. A painful and heavy loss for her children.
No cause of death reported.
Claudine Wirjoprajitno, 50
October 8, 2023
50-year-old Claudine Wirjoprajitno from Suriname has died.
“Dear mother, we will miss you so much. Rest in peace and strength! We love you!” With these sad words, children Ralitza, Iseah & Ilaisah Sennebad announce that their beautiful mother, Claudine Wirjoprajitno from Suriname, has passed away. She was only allowed to live to be 50 years young.
No cause of death reported.
BRAZIL
João Luiz Ribeiro, first Brazilian gymnast at the Olympics, dies
October 13, 2023
This Friday (13/10), João Luiz Ribeiro, the first Brazilian gymnast in the Olympics, died at the age of 64. The athlete represented Brazil at the Moscow Olympic Games in 1980. The cause of death was not disclosed. Furthermore, João Luiz also won the first Brazilian medal in the sport, in 1979, with bronze at the Pan-American Games in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
No cause of death reported.
Two musicians “died suddenly”:
58-year-old singer suffers heart attack and dies before the concert in Petrolina
October 16, 2023
The singer João Pedro da Silva, popularly known as Pedro Duarte, died on Friday (13th), in Petrolina. The artist fell ill in the morning, and even entered hospital, but could not resist. The cause of death was infarction. In a note, the UPA of Petrolina reported “that the patient João Pedro da Silva entered the unit around 7 am, this Friday (13th), in a private car. The patient has already arrived with stopped heart and without vital signs. Despite all the efforts, he unfortunately could not be revived. UPA regrets what happened and sympathizes with all the family, relatives and friends”.
Member of the group 'Os Bembens' dies in Brasília
October 16, 2023
Francisco Carlos Xavier, 59 years old, died this Sunday (15th) at the Base Hospital, in Brasília, suffering from a stroke. Popularly known as ‘Chicão’, he was part of the samba group ‘Os Bembens’, where the name alludes to the famous ‘Bembem’ of Cajazeiras, from the 60s/70s.
Heart attack victim: Deputy Mayor of Porto Lucena dies at 57
October 14, 2023
The deputy mayor of Porto Lucena, Uesler Cesar de Vlieger, 57 years, died on the afternoon of Friday, 13th. Popularly known as Dada, he was the victim of a heart attack. According to family members, Dada became ill in his residence and was quickly referred to the Hospital of Santa Rosa, where he could not resist and died. Uesler was married to Glauce Wandscheer and father of Carolina Wandscheer de Vlieger.
A lawyer “died suddenly”:
Dr. Aroldo Euclydes de Souza Filho died
October 11, 2023
Dr. Aroldo Euclydes de Souza Filho, Attorney General of the City of Pitanga since 12/04/2016, died, victim of heart attack. To all the family and friends, we leave our heartfelt condolences.
No age reported.
Three killed in “vaxxidents”:
Father Evandro José Lopes dies after accident between car and truck
October 10, 2023
On the night of Monday (9th), an accident involving a truck and a car at the junction of the Anhanguera highway in Limeira, ended in tragedy with the death of two people. One of them is father Evandro José Lopes, 37, from Americana, parish priest of São José de Americana Parish. The driver of the truck, identified as 70-year-old Jorge Backes, also died. According to the PMR (Military Highway Police), the truck driver, who was coming from the interior when he lost control, crossed the central flowerbed hitting the side of the priest's vehicle. Rescue teams attended the incident, but both drivers died at the scene. The main suspicion of the accident is that the driver suffered a sudden illness before the collision.
Driver dies when overturning bus with pilgrims
October 12, 2023
A bus carrying pilgrims overturned on the BR-230, on the morning of Thursday (12th), in Paraíba. The accident happened near the District of Cajá, in Caldas Brandão. The 64-year-old driver of the vehicle did not survive his injuries and died at the scene. A passenger who was riding in a chair next to the driver said that before losing control of the steering, he tried to open the bus window twice. It is hypothesized that the driver may have suffered a sudden illness, but only the body examination can confirm or not this possibility.
No cause of death reported.
A footballer “died suddenly”:
Grief in the region: 26-year-old suffers sudden illness and dies while playing football match
October 15, 2023
The city expresses his sorrow while mourning the tragic loss of Alison Rodrigo Santos, who passed away at the age of 26 due to cardiorespiratory arrest. The young man, an ardent fan of Fluminense Football Club, was at a football match when he was affected by this sudden illness. After the incident, he was promptly referred to the hospital Elisa Almeida Brito, where, unfortunately, his death was confirmed. The Mayor's office, in a statement, expressed its condolences to Alison's friends and family. The note emphasizes the hope that God can bring comfort to their loved ones in the midst of this very difficult time.
An accountant “died suddenly”:
Accountant has sudden illness and dies during the "Olympics of the Courts of Auditors of Brazil"
October 14, 2023
A worker of the TCE/RN who participated in the race of the "Olympics of the Courts of Auditors of Brazil" (OTC) suffered an illness during the course and died. Vivaldo Augusto Dantas Filho was 42 years old. He was rescued and taken to the Municipal Hospital of Cuiabá after first aid. He had been admitted to the HMC ICU since Tuesday (10th) but did not resist and died on Friday afternoon (13th). Vivaldo had a degree in law and was an advisor to Councilor Poti Júnior. He was participating in the "Olympics of the Court of Auditors of Brazil", in Cuiabá.
No cause of death reported.
A policeman “died suddenly”:
Military police officer dies during soccer match
October 13, 2023
A regrettable incident occurred during a football match, on the holiday of Thursday (12th), when the military policeman Heribaldo Marques died, victim of a heart attack, in the city of Coaraci, in southern Bahia. He was participating in the game when he fell ill and eventually passed away. Despite people trying to come to the rescue, the policeman could not be revived.
No age reported.
A nurse “died suddenly”:
Nursing technician dies of stroke and colleagues make applause corridor for donation of her organs
October 12, 2023
After having a life dedicated to caring for patients at the General Hospital of Palmas (HGP), nursing technician Benedita De Nazaré Ribeiro Ferreira, 48, did not stop helping people even in death. She suffered a hemorrhagic stroke and could not resist. The family authorized the donation of the organs and for that attitude, colleagues and friends honored her in the unit. According to the Secretary of State for Health (SES), the organ harvest took place on Wednesday (11th) and five people who are in line waiting for transplants will have a new opportunity to be cured. Upon leaving the surgery, HGP colleagues and friends made a corridor of applause for Benedita. They were holding white balloons and posters to remind of the importance of their colleague.
Runner died during street race
October 15, 2023
There are news coming from the Oiapoque border, that an athlete named Arleno Amoras of the Araguari Runners team, participated today in the street race course in Oiapoque. This race is very difficult, because of the temperature and route. Arleno died during the 21k race. We are deeply sorry!
No age or cause of death reported.
A man suffered a heart attack on the street
October 16, 2023
He had a heart attack on the street, my God, how very sad. It happened around 11:30. God console the heart of the whole family 🙏
No age reported.
A teacher “died suddenly”:
Teacher and skateboarding athlete dies of heart attack in Maraba
October 16, 2023
A heart attack ended up killing the teacher and skate athlete in Pará, Nelson Jean Junior, last Sunday (15th), in Marabá, southeast of the state. According to family members, Nelson accompanied the Transfer of the Candle of Nazareth [a religious procession] in Maraba, when he said goodbye to friends and went home. The teacher, skateboarder and federal civil servant felt unwell and had shortness of breath in his residence. Neighbors called the Mobile Emergency Care service (SAMU), but despite their efforts, Nelson ended up suffering a heart attack on the way to the hospital, where he could not resist and died.
No age reported.
Fulminant infarction takes life of security guard during work at Villas do Lago
October 13, 2023
The security guard José Antônio Nascimento Morais, 47, who lived in the Monte Castelo neighborhood, died on the morning of Thursday, October 12. José Antônio, popularly known as Morais, was working as a security guard in a residence in the Villas do Lago condominium when he suffered a fulminant heart attack. Morais also provided service to the City Hall of Patos and acted as a caretaker for the Santina de Gelo Daycare Center. Morais was still rescued by ambulance but died in the Regional Hospital of Patos.
Débora Bissa Alpoim, 29
October 12, 2023
With immense regret we announce the death of Débora Bissa Alpoim, 29 years old, who suffered a heart attack in the early hours of Wednesday, 11, while sleeping. Deborah worked with her mother, Silvana, as an application driver. Deborah leaves five children. Our sincere condolences to your family and friends.
URUGUAY
Former Miss World contestant Sherika de Armas has died aged 26 following a two-year cancer battle
October 14, 2023
Local media reported she died on October 13. The star's family and friends paid tribute to her following her death. Her brother Mayk De Armas took to social media to share a beautiful video of the former queen skating and said: "No more pain, bon voyage. I’ll love you forever." Sherika was diagnosed with uterine cancer two years ago and went through many treatments to stop it from spreading.
ARGENTINA
Two amateur football players died in less than half an hour in Traslasierra
October 14, 2023
The football Saturday ended in horror on two fields of Villa Dolores. Within half an hour of each other, two amateur players died of heart attacks, police confirmed. As they explained, the cases occurred in different tournaments organized in the city of Traslasierra. The victims were taken to the local hospital, resuscitation maneuvers were practiced but they were unsuccessful. The first episode was recorded around 15:30 on the court of the Defensores club. There a 40-year-old man suffered a collapse in the middle of the match. Minutes later, the death was confirmed. While that unfortunate outcome was being confirmed, around 16:00, a 59-year-old player also keeled over while participating in a tournament in El Milagro neighborhood, the sources said. In the midst of the attempts of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the victim was taken to the Hospital of Villa Dolores, but a few minutes later the death was confirmed.
No cause of death reported.
Shock: Mauricio Molina, renowned Argentine golfer, died at the age of 56
October 14, 2023
The Argentine golfer Mauricio Molina died in Chile at the age of 56, and it is speculated that it happened between the night of last Thursday and the early morning of this Friday. He had had some ailments and was found lifeless where he was staying. Mauricio Molina played last Monday at the National Employees Tournament that was held at Pilar Golf. Then, he traveled to Chile to play the contest at Brisas de Chicureo Golf Club. According to the information that transpired, the athlete suffered from ailments during Thursday and did not go to practice during today's day. The moment they went to look for him, they found him lifeless.
No cause of death reported.
A gymnast “died suddenly”:
Shock: Yohana Landriel, the 28-year-old who dramatically lost her life while doing gymnastics
October 12, 2023
A 28-year-old woman died while performing gymnastics in the city of Venado Tuerto. According to witnesses, she collapsed after suffering a cardiorespiratory arrest. The shocking event occurred after 20 o'clock on Monday, when the woman keeled over while doing gymnastics in the area of the pedestrian bridge located meters from Santa Fe Avenue. According to the witnesses, the young woman “was assisted at first by the neighbors but then and given the severity of the picture, they called the Emergency Service and the Venado Tuerto Volunteer Firefighters who continued with the resuscitation tasks.” The woman was taken to Gutiérrez Hospital, about 3 kilometers away, although on the way she suffered another cardiorespiratory arrest from which she could not get out.
A professor “died suddenly”:
Consternation at the UNNE: a teacher died giving classes
October 11, 2023
The educational community of the National University of the Northeast (UNNE) mourned a sad episode when the news of the death of the accountant Hector Oliva became known. He worked as a professor of Financial Mathematics and teaching assistant of Financial Administration, and was also the director of the Department of Mathematics of the Faculty of Economic Sciences. The accountant Oliva was giving classes at the faculty when he collapsed and, apparently, as a result of a cardiorespiratory arrest, died on the spot in front of his students.
No age reported.
The majority of humanity has shown itself to be selfish especially the fully jabbed.
Everyone everywhere has definitely heard of someone or perhaps excess deaths since this jab but they simply don't care as long as it's not them.
over and over i think i understand, but then i read this real and break all over again...i give thanks for this truth