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In memory of those who "died suddenly" in Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaraugua, Brazil, Chile, and Argentina, August 2-August 8
Cuban composer César "Pupy" Pedroso; Dominican artist Elvis Avilés; Brazilian singer Marco Fábio Mottoli; an Argentinian 10-year-old died after his gym class; a Guatemalan runner died while racing
CUBA
Reported on July 18:
Cuban pianist and composer César 'Pupy' Pedroso dies at 75
July 18, 2022
Cuban pianist, arranger and composer César 'Pupy' Pedroso died this Sunday in Havana at the age of 75, the Cuban Institute of Music confirmed to the official press, without specifying the causes of his death.
'Pupy', one of the best-known figures on the island's popular dance music scene, was a member of different groups during his long career, such as Fascinación, Sensación, Revé and the Conjunto Bolero. However, his fame took off when he founded the Los Van Van orchestra together with Juan Formell in 1969....
So far the cause of his death is unknown, but the multi-state channel Telesur pointed out that it was a complication after cardiovascular surgery.
The musician's family reported in May that 'Pupy' was in the process of recovery after “a surgical operation that cannot be postponed, in view of a trip and especially a European journey of more than 20 concerts”.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Dominican plastic artist Elvis Avilés dies
Reported on July 30:
July 30, 2022
The Dominican plastic artist Elvis Avilés, 57, passed away this Saturday. The information was made known by the Dominican College of Plastic Artists, through its Instagram account Of him, without detailing the causes of his death.
"We inform and deeply regret the death of our dear friend, colleague and companion of our generation, the great artist Elvis Amaury Avilés, still gone young, but who developed a great career for the benefit of Dominican art, we are shocked by this departure of our vice president and solidary friend, peace to his remains and our condolences to his relatives", it was pointed out.
Son of the veteran journalist Fior Gil, Avilés was born on August 18, 1964 in Santo Domingo. He studied at the National School of Fine Arts. He worked in the workshops of Alberto Bass and Pedro Céspedes, where he specialized in hyperrealism techniques. He presented his first exhibition at the Centro de Arte Propuesta in 1985, and has not stopped since then.
MEXICO
Two drivers "died suddenly" from heart attacks:
He dies inside his vehicle; second death of the day in Tizayuca
August 9, 2022
They found the body of a 74-year-old man inside a vehicle in the streets of Tizayuca. He allegedly died from a heart attack. Hours before a motorcyclist probably died of the same causes.
They located dead a senior citizen inside a vehicle in the streets of the Tizayuca municipality, Hidalgo. This was the second death a day in this municipality and for an alleged heart attack, according to local media.
On Tuesday afternoon they reported the death of a elderly person inside his vehicle parked in the vicinity of the Maria Bustamante sports of the municipality mentioned above. Public security elements and paramedics confirmed the death of the person allegedly as a result of cardiac arrest. However, the fact was notified to the staff of the Attorney General's Office in the State of Hidalgo to carry out the corresponding proceedings and transfer the body to the Forensic Medical Service for exam practices and thus determine the causes of death.
GUATEMALA
Mourning in the half-marathon of Cobán for the death of runner from cardiac arrest
August 8, 2022
The joy for the return of the International Marathon of Cobán, was tarnished by the death of a runner in the competition. The participant collapsed while running and then died due to cardiac arrest. The deceased is Wilson Darinely Tello, a 54-year-old man, who traveled to Alta Verapaz to participate in the competition, which was not done there were two years.
Several of the runners helped Tello, who fell on the route at kilometer 214 of the Cobán Route to Carchá, in full competition. Several minutes later, the volunteer firefighters appeared to the place to provide first aid. After that, the lifeguards transferred Wilson Darinely Tello to the Cobán Regional Hospital, but at their entrance he died due to cardiac arrest.
NICARAGUA
Cardiac infarction takes away the life of former vice mayor of La Trinidad
August 5, 2022
Eusebio Emigdio Martínez Martínez, former Vice Alcalde of the municipality of La Trinidad, Estelí and vice president of the Federation of Equestrian Associations of Nicaragua, died this Thursday because of a lethal cardiac arrest. It was known that Eusebio Martínez, affectionately known as "Paiwa" was in his home at the time of the heart problems.
Eusebio Martínez, was elected Vice Mayor together with Mayor Rosa Rosales, by the Sandinista front in the 2012-2017 period, at that time they promoted works for the benefit of the population. His body is veiled from tonight in which it was his room located one block from the Texaco gas station of La Trinidad. The Federation of Equestrian Associations of Nicaragua, through a note expressed its condolences to the mourning family.
No age was reported.
https://nuevaya.com.ni/eusebio-martinez-ex-vice-alcalde-de-la-trinidad-muere-a-causa-de-un-infarto/
BRAZIL
Brazilian singer Marco Fábio Mattoli dies
August 9, 2022
Marco Fábio Mattoli died this Sunday, August 7th, following a cardiac arrest. The Brazilian singer was 57 years old and leaves a wife and a daughter. The artist became known for breathing new life into versions of samba classics. Confirmation of the death has already been made on the social networks of the band Clube do Balanço, which Marco Fábio Mattoli helped to create.
https://www.noticiasaominuto.com/fama/2050574/morreu-o-cantor-brasileiro-marco-fabio-mattoli
Secretary of Administration of Barro Duro dies after suffering cardiac arrest
August 7, 2022
The City Hall released a note lamenting the secretary's early death and declared a three-day mourning period. The Secretary of Administration of the municipality of Barro Duro, Fábio Henrique Brito, 46, died this Sunday morning, in a private hospital in Teresina. Relatives of the secretary informed GP1 that he had been hospitalized for more than two weeks as a result of a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). He underwent surgery, but suffered cardiac arrest and died.
Businessman suffers cardiorespiratory arrest and dies at age 65, after facelift operation
August 6, 2022
The businessman, Paulo Roberto Hans, 65, died after suffering a cardiorespiratory arrest, a day after undergoing plastic surgery on his face at a specialized clinic in the Chácara Cachoeira neighborhood, in Campo Grande. According to the police record, the businessman was admitted to the hospital to perform an aesthetic procedure on his face, on Thursday afternoon. After the surgery, Paulo was transferred to an apartment and was hospitalized until early Thursday afternoon, when he was discharged.
Upon arriving home, Paulo reportedly said he was dizzy and had suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest. The Emergency Medical Service (Samu) was called and sent the victim to a private hospital in Campo Grande. According to the incident report, resuscitation maneuvers were performed for another 35 minutes, but the victim could not hold out. The businessman's death was confirmed at 3:35 pm. The case was registered by the victim's family at the Community Emergency Care Police Station (Depac) Cepol as a death to be clarified.
50-year-old woman has a heart attack and dies at Asa Sul bus stop
August 5, 2022
50-year-old victim fell ill at a bus stop on 704 south, around 3 pm. Emergency services helped, but she couldn't hold out. A 50-year-old woman died of cardiac arrest at a DF bus stop, this Friday (05/8). The fatality occurred on 704 south, in front of the Carrefour Bairro supermarket, around 3 pm.
CHILE
Two public officials “died suddenly”:
At the age of 54, the mayor of Placilla, Tulio Contreras Álvarez, dies
August 8, 2022
Tulio Contreras Álvarez (DC) lost his life this morning after a complex time in terms of health due to stomach cancer. The death occurred during the early morning at his home, at 54 years old.
As a councilman, Tulio Contreras came to the municipal seat to replace Joaquín Latorre, another DC militant, who died in a traffic accident in July 2013. Thus he completed that period and was re-elected twice more until 2024, but today he died. "The community of Placilla will forever remember the humble, supportive neighbor, who always fought for the well-being of his beloved community," they indicated from the building house.
Commotion in Bulnes due to death of councilor
August 6, 2022
Last Thursday, August 4, María Elena Sepúlveda Bórquez, councilor of Bulnes (Ñuble Region), passed away. Her death was caused by a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). She had been transferred to the Herminda Martín Hospital in Chillán. The mayor was a member of the UDI and in the 2021 elections she was elected with 76.76% of her list.
Age not reported.
https://lafontana.cl/2022/08/06/bulnes-fallece-concejala/
Soccer player died after suffering heart attack in the Coquimbo region
August 7, 2022
An unfortunate event occurred when a soccer player died after suffering cardiac arrest while playing in the commune of Paihuano in the Coquimbo region. A football game was held on the Pisco Elqui Sports Complex court, when a 40-year-old player began to feel bad while he was in the second half of the sports meeting. This is the goalkeeper of the senior team Cordillera de Chapilca, who suffered a heart attack, for which he received help and the match was suspended. In this context and according to preliminary information, he unfortunately died while being transferred to the regional capital.
ARGENTINA
A 10-year-old boy and 14-year-old girl “died suddenly”:
A ten-year-old boy died after a physical education class at a school in Salta
August 3, 2022
A ten-year-old boy who attended the San Francisco de Tartagal school, in Salta, died this Tuesday afternoon, after becoming unbalanced in physical education class. According to the newspaper El Tribuno, the minor was a fourth grade student and was in gym class when he expressed feeling bad and collapsed.
Although he was assisted by medical personnel from the Juan Domingo Perón hospital in Tartagal, the doctors were unable to revive him. As he revealed in the local media, the minor had no blows or injuries and the hospital reported that it was a sudden death. The Head of Pediatrics of the health center assured that a school teacher tried to revive him with the CPR technique, which was repeated in the hospital without success.
The child's death caused a stir in Salta and particularly within the religious school, where the authorities were totally affected and moved by the news. As indicated, this Wednesday no classes will be held at the educational institution.
The heartbreaking family farewell of Milagros Santiso who died of cardiac arrest in a spiritual retreat
August 3, 2022
A student of La Plata, Argentina, died after having suffered a cardiac arrest in the middle of a spiritual retreat at the San Juan Bautista school last Saturday. According to information delivered by medical authorities, the 14-year-old girl, identified as Milagros Santiso, suffered a cardiac arrest while performing activities in the place.
In the reconstruction of the facts, the teenager was participating in an activity that consisted of finding flags within the educational enclosure. It was at that moment that Milagros began to feel bad and fade out. Although they called emergency services, death was declared at the scene.
Córdoba: A man died in the middle of public roads
August 8, 2022
A middle-aged man died Monday on public roads in the Bialet Massé neighborhood of the city of Córdoba. It happened in the morning on Sampacho Calle almost corner Carlos Paz. According to the story of some witnesses, the man had health problems and after decompensating himself, he falls to the ground and suffers a cardiac arrest. The province police work there and the circumstances of the event are being investigated.
No exact age was reported.
In memory of those who "died suddenly" in Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaraugua, Brazil, Chile, and Argentina, August 2-August 8
Interesting that these Latin American countries can identify and report cause of death as heart attacks, strokes or cerebral aneurisms, cancer, etc., yet Canada cannot identify cause of death. Perhaps there are no living coroners in Canada???