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In memory of those who "died suddenly" worldwide, April 5-11 (PART 1)
Sudden and untimely deaths all over Canada, the UK and Ireland, and "a painful mystery" claims the life of an American living in Nicaragua
CANADA
Local car community rallies to remember one of their own
April 5, 2022
Lethbridge, Alberta - He died suddenly recently at the age of 29, leaving a wife and young child without a husband and father.
Grayson Mutter, a popular and well-known staff member at Subaru of Lethbridge, also left behind friends he may not have known he even had.
And they showed up in force on Saturday night to pay tribute to a man who left this earth far too young. Members of the city’s car fraternity filled a parking area beside Subaru of Lethbridge Saturday night and did a cruise in Mutter’s honour.
Organized by Subaru of Lethbridge technician Danny Kaddoura, the tribute drew a few hundred people and their vehicles of all makes, models and ages. From Subarus to Corvettes and even a Studebaker station wagon, virtually every imaginable vehicle hit the streets in honour of Mutter.
“It was so shocking. He was super energetic. No one saw it coming,” he added.
Former Canadian astronaut Bjarni Tryggvason dead at 76
April 6, 2022
One of Canada's first astronauts has died.
The Canadian Space Agency is confirming Bjarni Tryggvason, who was part of Canada's original six space voyageurs, died at the age of 76.
No cause of death reported.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/former-canadian-astronaut-bjarni-tryggvason-dead-1.6410863
Police investigating sudden death in Kitchener
April 9, 2022
A sudden death investigation is underway in Kitchener.
Officers were called to the area of Shelley Drive and Courtland Avenue Friday evening.
There was an increased police presence in the area for the investigation before the scene was cleared Saturday morning.
Police say there is no concern for public safety at this time.
They add that it's too early to determine if the death is suspicious in nature.
https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/police-investigating-sudden-death-in-kitchener-1.5855541
NICARAGUA
David Henderson, 65
April 5, 2022
We lost a devoted husband, wise father, gentle soul, and champion of due process and constitutional rights on Monday, March 28, 2022, when David Henderson died unexpectedly on Lake Nicaragua near Ometepe Island in Central America.
David was enjoying one of his favorite activities, paddleboarding, when he disappeared into the lake. He was a strong athlete and capable swimmer, making his inability to reach shore a painful mystery.
David retired from the State of New Mexico, Public Defender's office in October of 2019 and joined his wife and soulmate, Catherine, at their home on Ometepe Island in Nicaragua. They assiduously planned for their retirement and had just begun their frolic and adventure when he was taken, much too soon.
In Nicaragua, David and Catherine formed a charitable organization that develops farmers markets and distributes solar lights and books to remote families without electricity in the hopes of increasing literacy and building a new generation of leaders in Nicaragua.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/santafenewmexican/name/david-henderson-obituary?id=34086361
Nicaragua slowly begins vaccinations for people over 60
Nicaragua has begun slowly vaccinating the elderly, using an AstraZeneca vaccine made in India
ByThe Associated Press
April 8, 2021
https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/nicaragua-slowly-begins-vaccinations-people-60-76956085
BRAZIL
Professor Hamilton, who taught Geography for 50 years in Curitiba, dies
April 11, 2022
Curitiba, Brazil - Professor Hamilton Bettes Júnior, who taught Geography at the Positivo course, died this Monday aged 76. The news was confirmed by his son, Fábio Bettes, on social media. The professor was hospitalized at Nossa Senhora das Graças hospital in Curitiba.
Hamilton taught geography lessons for 50 years. On social media, many former students and fellow teachers mourned the death. “I still can't believe this happened. Just yesterday we spent the day together and talked about Geography, your travels around the world and various stories from @cursopositivo… and suddenly, out of the blue, you leave us,” wrote councilor Professor Euler, Hamilton’s former student and son-in-law.
No cause of death reported.
COLOMBIA
The photojournalist Héctor Fabio Zamora passed away
April 11, 2022
This Monday, April 11, in the afternoon, the renowned photojournalist Héctor Fabio Zamora died in the Colombian city of Manizales .
Apparently the beloved Colombian photojournalist Zamora Pabón was attending family matters in the city of Manizales . He suddenly felt severe chest pain and died on the way to a hospital in the Caldense capital.
Andrés Mompotes , director of El Tiempo , a media outlet for which Héctor Fabio worked , expressed when he found out: “ It is difficult to find a journalist in the corridors of the El Tiempo newsroom who does not have a good memory with Héctor Fabio. He portrayed many of the moments that impacted the recent history of Colombia. Also an exemplary human being . He alternated graphic reporting with teaching at the Universidad del Rosario. Also other institutions in the capital of the country”.
In his professional career he has won awards such as the Alfonso Bonilla Aragón in 2005. This in his honorable mention in the King of Spain awards in 2009. Also the Simón Bolívar in the Graphic Report category during the year 2020.
No age or cause of death reported.
https://prnoticias.com/2022/04/12/fallecio-el-fotorreportero-hector-fabio-zamora/
UNITED KINGDOM
Iconic punk Jordan Mooney, real name Pamela Rooke, dies aged 66
April 5, 2022
Iconic British punk figure Pamela Rooke, who presided over the emerging scene with her moniker ‘Jordan’, has passed away at the age of 66.
The news was announced by her partner Nick who wrote: “She died peacefully a stone’s throw away from the sea in her home town of Seaford, East Sussex in the company of her loving family at 9pm last night (Sunday 3 April).”
His message continued: “After a short period of illness, she succumbed to a relatively rare form of cancer known as cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer).”
https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/punk-jordan-mooney-pamela-rooke-dies/
Meghan Markle shares emotional letter to pal who died suddenly as she pays tribute to his legacy
April 6, 2022
MEGHAN Markle has shared an emotional letter written to a friend who died suddenly.
In the letter Duchess of Sussex paid tribute to the legacy of Oli Juste, an animal behaviourist who introduced her to an animal charity.
The introduction led her to becoming the patron of the animal charity Mayhew.
Meghan said that on January 15 “my beloved friend Oli tragically and very suddenly passed away”.
“It has left me, and so many others, heartbroken and reflective—knowing that the legacy he leaves for our furry friends is beautifully simple: just love them. Especially those left behind or forgotten.”
The Duchess recalled how Oli helped look after her dog Guy.
https://www.the-sun.com/lifestyle/5066241/meghan-markle-letter-pal-died-tribute/
All the stars, they came to George, the master tailor
April 8, 2022
A tailoring legend whose clients included world heavyweight boxing champion David Haye and Sherlock and The Hobbit star Martin Freeman and DJ Robert Elms has died suddenly.
George Dyer, whose premises were at 187a Walworth Road, Walworth was found dead at home at 11 am on Monday of last week.
He had been unwell for only a matter of hours and took the day off and went up to bed.
His wife Colline found him unresponsive and neither a neighbour nurse nor paramedics could revive him.
George, who had come to live in Peckham from Jamaica aged four, was inspired into tailoring in the Swinging Sixties when “mod” styles ruled fashion – shiny suits with narrow lapels and even narrower legs.
Paul Weller of The Jam and Kelly Jones of The Stereophonics both beat a path to his door in recent years to see if he could still “cut it”.
George’s daughter Deniece, a speech therapist, said: “He just fell asleep and didn’t wake up. Everyone tried their best to bring him back – I cannot thank the paramedics and the neighbour – they really tried to save him. There were three ambulances here for an hour. But I guess it was just his time.
“He had a cold on the Saturday and needed a rest. But he was still chatting and joking. He did always put other people before himself. He didn’t like people to make a fuss.”
The cause of death is yet to be determined.
Age not noted.
https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/all-the-stars-they-came-to-george-the-master-tailor/
Senior editorial boss at regional daily dies suddenly aged 52
April 5, 2022
A senior journalist who was in charge of the opinion pages at a regional daily has died suddenly aged 52.
Tributes have been paid to Yorkshire Post opinion editor Tom Richmond, who has been described as a “formidable journalist” by colleagues.
In addition to his work for the Leeds-based daily, Tom, pictured, was also known for his writing on horse racing.
https://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2022/news/senior-editorial-boss-at-daily-dies-suddenly-aged-52/
Died suddenly outside a shop:
Sudden death of woman, 75, outside shop in Lanarkshire retail park
April 8, 2022
A pensioner has died suddenly outside a shop in a retail park in Uddingston.
Police and paramedics raced to the scene near Currys in Birkenshaw Trading Estate this afternoon after receiving the report of a 75-year-old woman's death.
Police Scotland confirmed there were no suspicious circumstances and her death is being treated as unexplained.
https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/glasgow-news/sudden-death-woman-75-outside-23641453
Died suddenly outside a bus:
Bus driver's heartbreaking battle to save man who collapsed and died in town centre tragedy; 'He keeled over outside the bus and the driver went to help him'
April 9, 2022
A bus driver rushed to the aid of the man who was found dead near Hyde Bus Station.
Officers were called to reports of concern for welfare and the death is not being treated as suspicious.
A bus driver who had entered the station as the cordon had been put up said they were told a colleague of theirs had rushed to give the man CPR.
Speaking to the M.E.N he said: "I pulled in when it was all cordoned off around 6am, but I've been told this morning a bus driver tried to give him CPR when he found him.
"We don't know the age of the man, but he keeled over outside the bus and the driver went to help him.
"He said that while he was doing it (CPR) he could tell that the man was too far gone.
"Police came soon as after and ambulance took him away."
A spokesperson for GMP said: "A man was found dead near the bus station. He is believed to have suffered a medical episode,” the spokesperson added. "There are not believe to be any suspicious circumstances."
A mysterious collision:
Man killed in Co Tipperary crash; Gardai are investigating the single-car crash which left a man in his 30s dead
April 7, 2022
Gardai are investigating the single-car collision which left a man in his 30s dead.
The crash happened on a road near Garyduff, Aherlow, at around 9.45 pm on Wednesday evening.
The man, who was pronounced dead at the scene, was the only person in the car.
His body has been taken to Waterford University Hospital where a post-mortem examination will be carried out.
Woman Dies In Newry Waiting For Ambulance From Belfast
April 11, 2022
A woman in Newry, County Down, who collapsed while walking home after a night out, died while waiting on an ambulance travelling from Belfast.
According to reports, the woman, aged in her 30s, was walking home with friends after a night out when she collapsed. It is understood that the woman's friends called 999 but were told "there would be a considerable wait as there was not an available crew".
It is understood that an ambulance had to be dispatched from Belfast, 38 miles away, and arriving approximately 45 minutes later.
By the time the ambulance crew arrived, the woman had died.
Lancing man dies suddenly from silent heart attack - now his family need help to cover funeral costs
April 7, 2022
Robert Clint, 66, passed away in the early hours of March 30, four days after suffering a heart attack and two cardiac arrests.
Andy, 43, Robert’s son, said his dad was a fun, loving, family man and couldn’t go anywhere without seeing someone who knew him - even on their family holiday to Hawaii.
https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/lancing-man-dies-suddenly-from-silent-heart-attack-now-his-family-need-help-to-cover-funeral-costs-3645339
Celtic fan, 17, dies suddenly as tributes paid to ‘beautiful’ teen
April 8, 2022
Friends and family of Megan Reid from Livingston, West Lothian, have been paying their respects online to the 17-year-old following her tragic death on Tuesday.
“Celtic fans going to the Celtic v St Johnstone match on Saturday, can we arrange a round of applause on the 17th minute for Megan Reid who sadly passed away aged 17 on 05/04/2022 [April 5, 2022]
https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/scottish-news/8683980/teen-celtic-fan-dies-tributes-paid/
IRELAND
Pals stunned as popular Irish businessman dies suddenly while having dental treatment in Turkey
April 6, 2022
Tony Rogers, 66, flew to Istanbul for an emergency procedure on Monday and then passed away after he received anaesthetic in the dentist's chair the next morning. He travelled over to Turkey on his own to get implants in.
His tragic death has caused great shock and sadness in his hometown, where he was an extremely popular figure. The Turkish authorities are now expected to hold a full scale inquiry into what happened and a post mortem will also be held.
Turkey is the number one destination for Irish people having dental treatment abroad, followed by Hungary and Croatia. Patients have implants, root canal and crows installed at a tenth of the cost it is in Ireland. The number of Irish people going for treatment abroad had soared in recent weeks since the lifting of Covid restrictions.
Mr Rogers' family and friends are now desperately trying to find out what exactly happened to him. He wasn't known to have any underlying health conditions and is survived by his heartbroken son and two daughters.
https://www.thesun.ie/news/8615208/irishman-dies-suddenly-dental-treatment-turkey-pals-stunned/
Tributes paid to young University of Limerick student, 22, after he dies suddenly
April 8, 2022
TRIBUTES have been paid to a young student who died suddenly earlier this week.
Popular Michael 'Mikey' Hynes, 22, passed away on Tuesday.
No further details reported.
https://www.thesun.ie/news/8624650/tributes-paid-university-of-limerick-student-dies-suddenly/
Irish Times deputy foreign editor dies unexpectedly
April 6, 2022
The deputy foreign editor of The Irish Times, David McKechnie, has dieexpectedly. Mr McKechnie, aged 45, fell ill last week and was brought to the Mater Hospital in Dublin, where he died on Tuesday afternoon.
His death has been greeted with sadness and grief by colleagues in the newspaper.
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/irish-times-deputy-foreign-editor-dies-unexpectedly-1.4846471
Tributes pour in for 'genuine and loyal' Westmeath man after sudden death in Cavan
April 10, 2022
A Westmeath man who died suddenly over the weekend is being remembered as a “true gentleman” online.
Richard Merriman (36), originally from Ankerland, Fore, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath but living in Knocktemple, Munterconnaught, Cavan, passed away on Saturday in Cavan.
https://www.sundayworld.com/news/irish-news/tributes-pour-in-for-genuine-and-loyal-westmeath-man-after-sudden-death-in-cavan-41539409.html