In memory of those who “died suddenly” in Mexico, Honduras, Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Suriname, Brazil and Argentina, January 2-January 9, 2023
Jamaican diplomat Richard Bernal; Colombian accordianist Victor Reyes; Brazilian actress Cindy Mendes, footballer Roberto Dinamite, singer Renhatino, surfer Marcio Freire; & many more
MEXICO
Ex-Secretary of Education Carlos González Herrera dies
January 8, 2023
The anthropologist, academic, writer, researcher and former Secretary of Education Carlos González Herrera died this day. Founder of prestigious schools in the state capital and distinguished by his intelligence and conciliatory power, he died this morning of cardiorespiratory arrest after suffering COVID-19. Víctor Quintana Silveyra, a very close friend and partner in the Cabinet of the previous state government, lamented the sudden death of the academic who remembered as a brilliant mind and a great magisterial conciliator.
No age reported
https://nortedigital.mx/fallece-exsecretario-de-educacion-carlos-gonzalez-herrera/
Eight “died suddenly” from heart attacks:
Woman died from fulminant heart attack
January 8, 2023
A woman died from a fulminant infarction inside a commercial premises, located in the Pirámides neighbourhood. It was Saturday at 1:00 p.m., when a report was received in which it was reported that, inside the stationery shop “La Esquina”, there was an unconscious senior citizen. Preventive police officers of the “Morelos” detachment and the UE-52 ambulance of the Municipal Civil Protection Coordination attended the place. At the time the paramedics prepared to provide first aid to the woman, who was identified as Laura Elena, 60, but could only confirm that she had already died as a result of an acute myocardial infarction. At the scene, the Municipal Unit of Immediate Attention (UMAI) of the SSPM was presented, whose experts confirmed that the victim did not present any external injury.
https://www.heraldo.mx/un-infarto-la-fulmino-2/
They find a lifeless man in Boca del Río
January 8, 2023
A man was found dead in the parking lot of a church in the municipality of Boca del Río. According to the first reports, the events occurred when people who were walking near the area, noticed the discovery of a man who was lying on the ground in said parking lot and near a hotel in the Boqueño municipality, for which they called to emergency numbers. After the medical personnel arrived, they realized that he no longer had vital signs, so they requested the presence of a criminal expert. The body was transferred to the Forensic Medical Service (Semefo) to perform the corresponding autopsy. According to the results, the man identified as Francisco "N" of approximately 60 years of age, died of a heart attack.
https://xeu.mx/policiaca/1252031/hallan-a-hombre-sin-vida-en-boca-del-rio
Killed in a “vaxxident”:
Young man dies after hitting his truck against a wall in Monterrey
January 6, 2023
A 27-year-old man died this Friday, January 6, after crashing his truck into a retaining wall in the municipality of Monterrey. The events were reported around 4:15 a.m. on Av. Lázaro Cárdenas near its intersection with Av. Eugenio Garza Sada. The victim was identified as José Ricardo Elizondo, 27 years old. A source close to the events said that it is being investigated whether the young man died as a result of the accident or if he suffered a heart attack that caused him to hit the wall.
No cause of death reported
Another death on the road:
Died of a heart attack
January 6, 2023
The death on the road of an older adult, allegedly because of a heart attack, came as a surprise. Around 07:20 a report was received that on federal highway 70, in the community of Ojocaliente, Calvillo, there was a male person of advanced age and unconscious, and that therefore the presence of emergency bodies was required immediately. Elements of the State Public Security Secretariat, municipal police of Calvillo, as well as paramedics of the ISSEA attended. The latter verified that the person did not respond to any stimulus and confirmed that he no longer had signs of life. The deceased person was identified as Alejandro Aranda, who was 67 years old. The attending physician gave a death certificate, so that the body was delivered to his relatives in order to carry out the procedures for the transfer to the funeral home.
https://www.heraldo.mx/fulminado-por-un-infarto-2/
A man dies aboard a tourist truck in Cuencamé
January 6, 2023
The events occurred on Wednesday afternoon, in a bus with the trade name "Turman", which carried the license plates 71-RC-8M of the Federal Public Service. The deceased today was identified as 33-year-old Gaspar Aquilino Díaz Altamirano, residing in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua. Security sources reported that upon arrival in the municipality of Cuencamé, the unit stopped at the restaurant called "Ricome", located on Libramiento Nuevo. When the passengers got up from their seats to descend, they noticed that one of them did not respond, so they notified the driver. The presence of the city's rescue and security corporations was immediately requested through multiple phone calls to the state 911 emergency system. Red Cross paramedics arrived at the scene to check on the man and confirmed that he no longer had vital signs. The body was sent to the facilities of the forensic medical service located in Ciudad Lerdo for the autopsy, which revealed an acute myocardial infarction as the cause of death.
Man dies of heart attack aboard his vehicle in colonia 16 de Septiembre Sur
January 3, 2023
A 48-year-old man died this Tuesday afternoon inside his car, after apparently suffering a sudden heart attack, when he was on Avenida 89 Oriente in the 16 de Septiembre Sur neighborhood. In networks, residents of the street reported movement of police and paramedics, who had a vehicle surrounded and providing first aid. Minutes later, EMTs declared the man clinically dead from a probable heart attack. The area was cordoned off by elements of the Citizen Security Secretariat (SSC), who in turn notified staff from the State Attorney General's Office (FGE) to carry out the corresponding procedures and, since it was a natural death, allow family members to remove the corpse.
They find a dead woman in Canatlán
January 3, 2023
In the town of Martín López, belonging to the municipality of Canatlán, Durango, a 41-year-old woman was found dead, who apparently died of a myocardial infarction. It was at approximately 8:50 a.m. on Tuesday when the municipal police officers of that demarcation received an emergency call, where they mentioned that a woman was found unconscious outside her house. When the agents moved to the place, as well as Red Cross personnel, they found María Verónica unconscious and despite trying to revive her, they could no longer do anything, so they notified the Public Ministry (MP).
A doctor “died suddenly”:
Doctor dies paying property tax
January 3, 2023
At the moment when he tried to fulfill his duty as a citizen, the pediatrician Manuel Flores Rodríguez suffered a heart attack while waiting his turn to pay the Monclova Property Tax. As every year, the Pediatrician Manuel Flores came in the first days of January to pay his contributions, in this case for properties he had in Monclova, since his office was located on Venustiano Carranza street in the downtown area. A pediatrician with great experience, he was approximately 65 years old, according to what Dr. Mario Dávila Delgado, Municipal President of Monclova, said. He deeply regretted the situation, and said that he was a colleague he knew well and he had a lot of esteem for.
https://periodicolavoz.com.mx/coahuila/monclova/muere-medico-pagando-predial/249780
Man seizes and loses life
January 5, 2023
A man lost his life due to a strong convulsive crisis, apparently the loss of muscle control led him to suffer a bronchial aspiration, a condition after which he occurred despite the fact that Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation was applied to him. The relatives of the now deceased man experienced moments of panic when they realized that while they were in one of the common areas of his home, he vanished and began to suffer an episode of sudden and uncontrolled electrical disturbance of the brain. Immediately those who were at the address tried to restore his senses without success, so while they tried to revive him they decided to request help at 911. Anguished and apparently unaware of any first aid technique, the people who were on the site waited for the arrival of emergency personnel.
No age or cause of death reported
https://www.elsoldetulancingo.com.mx/policiaca/hombre-convulsiona-y-pierde-la-vida-9422734.html
HONDURAS
Young Honduran man dies of cardiac arrest in Madrid, Spain
January 7, 2023
In the last few hours, the death of a 26-year-old Honduran man was reported due to cardiac arrest in Madrid, Spain. This is Jerson Ferrera, originally from Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán. Julio César Tróchez, president of the Association of Solidarity Hondurans in Barcelona, requested help to repatriate the young man's body to Honduras. Also, that his mother can travel to bury him.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
It was a heart attack and not cholera that caused the death of a girl in La Zurza neighborhood, clarified
January 3, 2023
Santo Domingo - In spite of the fact that the situation regarding cholera cases is being handled with great secrecy in La Zurza, relatives of a two-year-old girl who died in that sector revealed this Tuesday that her death was due to a heart attack and not to the disease, as was rumored at the beginning.
JAMAICA
Jamaica’s former ambassador to US Richard Bernal dies suddenly after collapsing while walking
January 5, 2023
Tributes flooded social media following the news that Richard Bernal, Jamaica’s former ambassador to the United States, died suddenly after reportedly collapsing while out walking. According to reports from Jamaica, Richard Bernal died suddenly late on Wednesday, January 4. Jamaican news outlet Jamaica Gleaner reported that Bernal collapsed while walking with his wife in Norbrook, St Andrew, an upscale neighbourhood of the Kingston Metropolitan Area of Jamaica. He was a Jamaican economist and diplomat who served as the Jamaican Ambassador to the United States from 1991 to 2001, simultaneously holding the post of Permanent Representative of Jamaica to the Organisation of American States.
No age or cause of death reported.
BAHAMAS
Police probing sudden death of 18-year-old basketball player
January 6, 2023
Police are probing the death an 18-year-old girl who collapsed and died on a basketball court at Masons Addition park on Thursday, police press liaison officer, Chief Superintendent Chrislyn Skippings has confirmed. She said the police are classifying the incident as a sudden death while they continue their investigations. She told reporters that La’Bree Bonaby was playing a game of basketball when she reportedly collapsed. “We are going to have an autopsy performed to find out exactly what went wrong (and) why she collapsed on the park … We can’t say if she had any previous medical condition or known to have any,” Skippings said, adding that efforts had been made by residents in the area to revive the teen.
No cause of death reported
COLOMBIA
Mourning in Vallenato: accordion player Víctor 'Rey' Reyes died
January 6, 2023
The musician was admitted to the International Hospital of Colombia in Bucaramanga, after his health worsened, presenting respiratory problems in recent days. Reyes, who immortalized the song "Acompáñame" with Miguel Morales in "Los Diablitos", had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in September 2022. The accordion player recorded with Los Gigantes del Vallenato, Miguel Morales, Jesús Manuel, among other singers and groups. He was also invited to collaborate in productions with El Binomio de Oro, Silvestre Dangond and 'El Mono' Zabaleta.
https://www.elheraldo.co/sociedad/muere-el-acordeonero-victor-rey-reyes-rey-de-reyes-en-2004-968457
SURINAME
A psychiatrist “died suddenly”:
Flight forced to land in Shannon after passenger dies of suspected heart attack
January 5, 2023
A transatlantic flight was forced to make an emergency landing at Shannon Airport yesterday morning, after a passenger became ill and later died. KML flight KL714 departed Paramaribo in Suriname, on the north eastern coast of South America, at 5.15 pm local time and was travelling to Amsterdam. However, several hours into the flight a male passenger became unwell and the plane was forced to re-route to Shannon. The deceased man has been named by media outlets in Suriname as Rudi Dwarkasing. Mr Dwarkasing was aged in his 50s and worked as a psychiatrist. He was the director of the Suriname Psychiatric Centre, which specialises in the care of older people. It’s been reported that Mr Dwarkasing died from a suspected heart attack, and that he was travelling with family members at the time of incident.
Our brother Soeradj Satram has died suddenly
January 6, 2023
Another family in deep mourning for the sudden loss of a loved one. Sisters Bhartie, Shantie and Sandhya also announce the sudden death of their brother Soeradj Satram on behalf of the family. He was only 37 years old and director/owner of SKS Car Repair.
No cause of death reported
BRAZIL
Cindy Mendes, star of movie 'Antônia', dies at 34
January 9, 2023
Actress and singer Cindy Mendes has died at the age of 34. Marco Rossi, Cindy's ex-husband, said that the artist was hospitalized a week ago with pneumonia and died in the early hours of 1/8. "Last week she was hospitalized with a diagnosis of pneumonia and died of cardiac arrest", explained Marco Rossi.
Brazilian strike ace Dinamite dies aged 68
January 9, 2023
Ex-Brazil international Roberto Dinamite, the top scorer in the history of the Brazilian league, has died aged 68 of intestinal cancer, his former club Vasco da Gama confirmed on Sunday. "It was with the deepest regret that Vasco da Gama learned that the greatest of all has left us this Sunday. Carlos Roberto de Oliveira, alias Dinamite, dedicated 29 of his 68 years to the club, as player and president. Rest in peace," the Rio de Janeiro club tweeted. The greatest idol in the history of Vasco, Roberto Dinamite revealed this Sunday that he will start a chemotherapy treatment after the discovery of tumors. The diagnosis came through tests carried out at the end of December, when he was hospitalized to treat an obstruction in the intestine. "Hard news, but I only have one option: Raise your head and face this battle," wrote the former player on Instagram. "This week I will start my chemotherapy treatment seeking a prompt recovery to return to my activities as soon as possible", he concluded.
Dinamite was “vaccinated” in October 2021:
Vasco da Gama's top scorer, Roberto Dinamite, received the third dose of the Covid-19 vaccine this Monday (25), in Rio de Janeiro.
Renatinho, lead singer of the group Bokaloka, dies after a heart attack
January 6, 2023
Rio De Janeiro - Vocalist Renatinho, from the pagoda group Bokaloka, died this Thursday (5) in Rio de Janeiro. The artist had been hospitalized in a hurry on the night of this Wednesday (4) due to the onset of a heart attack. Still according to the advisory, he was in a bar when he started to feel bad, being attended by members of the production and taken to the hospital. This was the singer’s second heart attack in less than a year. In May, when the musicians were touring Europe, in Paris, Renatinho also suffered an acute myocardial infarction. Renatinho was 48.
How Did Marcio Freire Die? Legendary Brazilian 'Mad Dog' Surfer Dies While Surfing on Giant Waves in Portugal's Nazare
January 3, 2023
Legendary Brazilian surfer Marcio Freire died on Thursday while surfing on the giant waves in Nazaré in Portugal, the local maritime authority said. According to the local marine authority, the veteran was practicing tow-in surfing at the well-known coastal hotspot in western Portugal when he fell. The 47-year-old was transported to the shore by support workers on jet skis, but all efforts to revive him failed. Freire was one of the three Brazilian surfers who, after defeating after conquering the giant wave known as Hawaii's "Jaws," shot to fame as the "Mad Dogs." "Mad Dogs," a 2016 documentary, featured Freire, Danilo Couto and Yuri Soledade. "The rescuers found that the victim was in cardio-respiratory arrest, immediately starting resuscitation maneuvers on the sand. After several attempts, it was not possible to reverse the situation."
No cause of death reported
Diocese of Apucarana mourns death of member
January 9, 2023
The Apucarana cursilho [apostolic movement] issued a note of condolence on its social networks mourning the death of the 41-year-old member Márcio José da Mata. Márcio was part of the Nossa Senhora do Perpétuo Socorro Parish. According to information from friends, Márcio suffered a heart attack. He leaves a wife and 15-year-old son.
A policeman “died suddenly”:
Colonel Lindomar Castilho dies, aged 55, victim of a heart attack
January 9, 2023
Colonel Lindomar Castilho died early this Monday (09), aged 55. The former Commander of the Military Police of Piauí died at his own residence in Teresina. According to preliminary information, he would have been the victim of a heart attack. Lindomar commanded the PM during the management of Wellington Dias (PT) in the state government.
Bus driver dies of heart attack while working
January 9, 2023
A driver of public transport in Juiz de Fora passed away on Saturday morning (7th), after feeling sick when starting his workday. According to information from the Via JF Consortium, Everaldo Pereira da Silva, 46, suffered a sudden illness while driving a vehicle on line 145. Only he and the conductor were on the bus at the time of the incident. Still according to the company, as soon as he identified that the driver was feeling bad, the collector who worked with him alarmed the rescue, also making contact with the support center of the Via JF Consortium. Samu was triggered and, according to the service, Everaldo had already died when the rescue arrived at the scene. As highlighted by Consórcio Via JF, upon learning of the fact, company representatives followed up the situation with the rescue team. Death was caused by a massive heart attack.
Secretary of Serranópolis died the day after arriving in Ilhéus for an excursion with students and posting a photo of the trip, says mayor
January 7, 2023
Serranópolis Secretary of Culture, Delídio Nery, 44, died when he entered the sea one day after arriving in Ilhéus, Bahia, for an excursion with students. He posted a photo with the students on social networks, the day they arrived in the city, on Thursday (5th). The mayor of Serranópolis, Tárcio Dutra, said that the trip with the 3rd year students would take 15 days, but the secretary went into the sea on Friday (6th) and felt sick. Delidio was pulled out of the water, but he couldn't resist. The cause of death has not yet been released, the suspicion is that he had a sudden illness. "All the students were very shaken. The trip that would have lasted 15 days lasted one day. The students are returning to Goiás. He was very dear and made these trips every year with the students who were graduating", said the mayor.
No cause of death reported
Man suffers sudden illness and dies at Madureira train station
January 6, 2023
A 67-year-old man suffered a sudden illness and died on the morning of this Friday (6) at the Madureira train station, in the North Zone of Rio. Antonio Alves felt sick around 6:10 am, according to SuperVia. The passenger was rescued by police officers, but he couldn't resist. The Military Police reported that a team from the Railway Policing Group (GPFer) was traveling in a group when they realized that the man was feeling bad. The military provided first aid to the victim. Upon arriving at the train station, the agents disembarked and sought medical help. A Samu car was at the scene and attested to the victim's death.
No cause of death reported
Toledo man suffers sudden illness and dies on a football field
January 5, 2023
A man suffered a sudden illness and died on the field of play on a synthetic football court this Wednesday night (4th) in Cascavel.
Samu teams were called to the address and for about an hour and a half tried to revive the man, who fainted and fell on the field before help was called. It is suspected that he suffered a massive heart attack. Rescuers took turns trying to revive the man, but it was not possible to reverse the situation. He had no personal documents at the time of the incident. He was later identified as Kaian Kaefer, grandson of former Toledo mayor Albino Corazza Neto. He was 33 years old and would have a birthday this Friday (6).
https://www.jornaldooeste.com.br/seguranca/toledano-sofre-mal-subito-e-morre-em-campo-de-futebol/
Councilman Ivan Negão dies at age 42 after suffering a heart attack in Marília
January 5, 2023
The councilor of Marília (SP), Ivan Negão (PSB), had a massive heart attack and died, aged 42, early this Thursday (5th), at home, according to family members and aides. He was under medical follow-up in the cardiology area after a recent “scare”. “Ivan was a star in the community, someone who reached the top and shone among the humblest, now his legacy of dedication to others as councilor and community leader and unconditional love for his people remains”, said Mayor Daniel Alonso.
Passenger suffers sudden illness and dies inside bus on BR-153
January 4, 2023
A passenger died this Wednesday morning (4th) on a tourist bus traveling along BR-153 in Gurupi, in the south of Tocantins. The woman suffered a sudden illness and did not resist. The case was registered around 6:40 am at km 669 on the highway.
After the passenger felt sick, the bus stopped at a steakhouse. The Ecovias do Araguaia team, which manages the stretch, reported that a health team was sent to the scene, but the passenger already had no vital signs.
No age or cause of death reported.
21-year-old dies after having a massive heart attack in Sergipe's hinterland
January 4, 2023
A 21-year-old young man died after having a massive heart attack, in the municipality of Porto da Folha, sertão sergipe. He was identified as José Fernando Santos, known as Nando. According to popular information, he played football and enjoyed life in the countryside. He was a student at Colégio Luiz Alves, in Lagarto.
ARGENTINA
Journalist dies of cardiac arrest when writing for TV news
January 4, 2023
The Argentine journalist Ariel Lima Feijoo, died at age 61 this January 4 of a massive cardiac arrest while sitting in the writing of the public TV news, a channel where he worked for 30 years. Around 4:00 p.m., his co -workers thought that the journalist had fallen asleep in the chroniclers' room, however they realized that he had collapsed. Lima Feijoo received medical attention from the corresponding public TV department, and also from the medical staff of the SAME, for more than 40 minutes. However, the maneuvers to save his life failed to revive him.
A neighbor collapsed on the road and died
January 6, 2034
It happened this Thursday afternoon in the Andean Region, on a day of temperatures over 30º, when a neighbor from El Hoyo was returning from having spent the afternoon with his son in the Epuyén River. When he was returning, the man lost control and managed to throw the vehicle to the side of National Route 40, avoiding an accident. His son was the one who called the police, who went to the scene accompanied by an ambulance. Health personnel carried out the first care and resuscitation maneuvers, while the man was transferred to the hospital. However, on the way, the neighbor ended up dying, it was confirmed. Later, it was indicated that the victim was Marcelo Chatruc, 50 years old; a well-known neighbor of the Andean town.
No cause of death reported
https://www.elpatagonico.com/un-vecino-se-descompenso-la-ruta-y-fallecio-n5623286
A man collapsed and died in the street
January 8, 2023
A 65-year-old man was found dead on a public road in the first minutes of yesterday. Sources consulted by our media reported that around 0:10 yesterday, a telephone call alerted the police about the discovery of the body of an apparently lifeless subject on La Calandria street in Los Perales. The uniformed officers arrived at the scene confirming what was reported and confirming that this person had already died. According to residents of the area, the man had fainted and suddenly fell to the ground. Within minutes his relatives arrived and identified the deceased, indicating that he lived alone in a house a few meters from the place. According to the examination carried out on the corpse, his death was the product of a non-traumatic cardiorespiratory arrest.
https://www.jujuyaldia.com.ar/2023/01/08/un-hombre-se-descompenso-y-murio-en-plena-calle/
A woman collapsed and died on one of the northern beaches
January 5, 2023
A 72-year-old woman died this Thursday on one of the northern beaches of the city after losing consciousnesses due to presumed natural causes. The event occurred this Thursday morning at the Costa del Sol resort, where the victim was with her family. Members of the seventh police station appeared at the scene after learning of what had happened and although they called SAME, upon arrival the health personnel verified the death. As reported by the Departmental Headquarters to the press, the woman's 38-year-old daughter revealed to those present that her mother had heart problems. Then, the Scientific Police transferred the body to the judicial morgue and the prosecutor Romina Díaz initiated a criminal case labeled "Investigation of causes of death" in the framework of which she ordered an autopsy with the aim of ruling out any type of irregularity.
https://www.lacapitalmdp.com/una-mujer-se-descompenso-y-murio-en-una-de-las-playas-del-norte/
Septuagenarian suffered a heart attack and died downtown
January 5, 2023
An unfortunate event occurred this Thursday morning, in the area of 8 de Diciembre and Belgrano streets, where a pensioner broke down. Police and ambulance personnel were immediately present to try to help the approximately 75-year-old man, but nothing could be done to save him. Apparently while he was walking on the sidewalk he broke down and fell. According to witnesses it was a cardiac arrest.
Pain and mourning in the Parque Independencia
January 3, 2023
A little over a month after taking office as Newell's professional soccer coordinator, Horacio García passed away yesterday morning at his private home, in the city of Colón, province of Buenos Aires. He came to the club as Gabriel Heinze's trusted man before the managers and took on extraordinary tasks at the coach's request. The surprise loss of him forces the red and black coaching staff to rethink tasks in the team.
No age or cause of death reported
https://www.pagina12.com.ar/512693-dolor-y-duelo-en-el-parque-independencia
A man died during a basketball game at Club Regatas
January 3, 2023
The tragic event happened yesterday at the aforementioned sports institution in the capital of Chaco, precisely in the facilities located on Avenida Ávalos, where the victim attended to play a game with friends. The 59-year-old man was identified as Paulo García and lost his life as a result of cardiorespiratory arrest. As far as was known, Garcia was playing basketball until he began to feel sick and passed out. They tried to revive him and he received medical assistance, but they failed to save him. The man was a member of the club's veteran basketball team, and the event caused great commotion among his family, friends and the rowing community.