In memory of those who “died suddenly” in Belgium, Holland, Germany, Finland, Poland, Czech Rep., Slovakia, Serbia, Bosnia, Greece, Portugal and Spain, July 24-July 31, 2023
German labor leader Theo Steegmann, rally driver Manfred Hiemer; Czech novelist Václav Kahuda; Portuguese poet Eduardo Pitta; Finnish footballer Timo Hirvonen; Spanish artist Didier Lourenço; & more
BELGIUM
Two football club directors “died suddenly”:
Chris Finaut died unexpectedly after a heart failure
July 31, 2023
Second provincial SK Snaaskerke is in deep mourning. Secretary and entitled correspondent Chris Finaut died unexpectedly after a heart failure. He had just turned 70. Chris Finaut recently retired after a long career in the construction industry. He was known as a positive and fun personality and was partly responsible for the advance of SK Snaaskerke. He also always had a lot of attention for the youth. Chris Finaut is survived by a wife and two sons, Lean and Hoan.
The football world in the region loses a second director in a short time. In May, Koekelaarse chairman Jean-Pierre Mahu also passed away unexpectedly.
No age reported.
Diest - Catharina, the mother who was recently told that she still had a few weeks, was said goodbye in a crowded auditorium
July 29, 2023
On Saturday, July 29, Catharina Cuomo, the 40-year-old single mother from Diest, said a goodbye in a crowded auditorium. It started with a catchy video that incorporated a number of photos of Catharina. It shows a mom of 3 who radiates so much warmth and joy of life and a piano. “She was born on August 4, 1982 and at the age of eight she entered music school where she learned to play the piano and graduated with the highest honors. At eighteen she went to the Lemmens Institute and she was quite a good teenager, although she sometimes dared to skip a day of school. She also had a preference for clothes, her dressing was too small,” we hear during the ceremony. A few weeks ago, Catharina was told that she only had a few weeks to live, so she wrote the screenplay for the funeral herself. She died two weeks later, on July 25, surrounded by her family in the Kaggevinne district of Diest, from skin cancer and barely turned 40.
Former manager of supermarket Noma Frans Dolfen (66) has passed away
July 27, 2023
Frans Dolfen (66) passed away in the Jan Yperman Hospital in Ypres. For years he was the passionate manager of the Noma supermarket in the village center of Kruiseke, near Wervik.
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No cause of death reported.
55-year-old woman dies while bicycling on holiday in the Ardennes
July 24, 2023
The 55-year-old Patricia Vansteenkiste from Emelgem died on Saturday during a cycling trip in the Ardennes. For her husband Stephan Christiaens and their three children, it is unclear what exactly happened. “Cycling and cycling was very important to her. We are left with a lot of questions,” said her husband Stephan. [paywall]
No cause of death reported.
Malone Hourez, 15
July 31, 2023
Born in Tournai, 14 March 2008, died there unexpectedly 29 July 2023.
No cause of death reported.
Jean-Paul Hoorelbeke, 65
July 31, 2023
The family of Jean-Paul Hoorelbeke sadly announces the unexpected death of their relative. He was born in Blandain on 31 December 1957 and died there suddenly 29 July 2023.
No cause of death reported.
Jean-Claude Chatorier, 60
July 27, 2023
Jean-Claude Chatorier, born in Taintignies 5 September 1963,
died unexpectedly in Espierres, 25 July 2023.
No cause of death reported.
Rudi Bauwens, 57
July 25, 2023
Rudi Bauwens, born in Sleidinge 17 September 1965, died unexpectedly at home 24 July 2023.
No cause of death reported.
Kurt Lelievre, 59
July 24, 2023
Kurt Lelievre, former police detective Leuven, born in Lubbeek, 6 April 1964, died unexpectedly in Leuven 22 July 2023.
No cause of death reported.
Carine Brosse, 57
July 24, 2023
Carine Brosse, born in Oudenaarde, 10 April 1966. Died unexpectedly at her home 23 July 2023.
No cause of death reported.
Jean-Claude Roze, 74
July 24, 2023
Jean-Claude Roze, husband of Mrs. Monique Swyngedouw. Born in Geluwe on February 8, 1949. Totally unexpectedly passed away in Roeselare in AZ Delta campus Rumbeke on July 22, 2023.
No cause of death reported.
Hilde Devlaminck, 53
July 20, 2023
Hilde Devlaminck, Born 10 july 1970. Died unexpectedly at home in Kuurne, 19 July 2023.
No cause of death reported.
Tineke Billiau, 34
July 17, 2023
Born in Tienen on March 4, 1989 and passed away suddenly in the UK on July 14, 2023. The farewell will take place in an intimate circle.
No cause of death reported.
NETHERLANDS
Wouter van Dusseldorp (67) passed away suddenly
July 31, 2023
Wouter van Dusseldorp, a familiar face in the charter world, passed away unexpectedly on July 28 on board his ship Arend. For years he was at the helm of stevenaak Egberdina and he wrote the Zeepost, news for and about charter shipping. Besides being a very dedicated skipper and water sports enthusiast, he was also a teacher at the Enkhuizer Maritime School and the publisher of the Scheepspost and the Zeilpost. Wouter turned 67 years old.
No cause of death reported.
Miller of De Walvisch passed away suddenly
July 31, 2023
Schiedam - A sad message from De Schiedamse Molens: miller Henk Lindenburg has suddenly passed away. On the social media of De Schiedamse Molens you can read: "It is with deep dismay that we received the news of the sudden death of our miller Henk Lindenburg. We actually can't believe it yet... This morning De Walvisch, the mill where Henk has been working for years, turned weekly, put in mourning mode and the other Schiedam windmills will also go into mourning mode today as a tribute to this enthusiastic advocate of windmills in general and the Schiedam windmills in particular. We lose a wonderful person in him. Always cheerful and humorous. In short, we will miss Henk enormously and that realization has yet to come."
No age or cause of death reported.
Former industry colleague Onno Hannessen passed away unexpectedly last weekend
July 20, 2023
Hannessen [46] leaves behind partner Angelique and children Daan, Vere and Roos. “In the short time that Onno has been able to work for us, we have come to know him as an enthusiastic team player, a positive person and a coaching manager,” says Delft Profiles, where Hannessen was director. “Typical for him was his accessibility and transparent communication to everyone.” The loss felt is also expressed from hockey club Zwart-Wit. “A sporty member and above all involved father. Active from day one around the teams of his children Daan, Vere and Roos.”
No cause of death reported.
A chemical company exec “died suddenly”:
Renier Vree, the former CFO of Arcadis and current CFO of specialty chemicals company Nouryon, has passed away suddenly
June 29, 2023
Renier Vree, Executive Vice President and CFO of Nouryon, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday 27 June. The specialty chemicals company reports this on its own website. Vree's cause of death has not been disclosed. Renier Vree has been involved with the company since its split from AkzoNobel in 2018. In recent years, as CFO, he has worked on the further independence and expansion of Nouryon into a global leader in specialty chemicals. Renier Vree was 59 years old.
No cause of death reported.
Han Lankamp, 58
July 17, 2023
Unfortunately, we have received the sad message that our colleague Han passed away completely unexpectedly at the age of 58. We will miss a valued colleague in Han. We wish his family and close colleague with whom he has worked for 25 years a lot of strength in coping with this enormous loss.
No cause of death reported.
GERMANY
World Cup co-driver Manfred Hiemer died
July 30, 2023
Manfred Hiemer [left], one of the best-known and best internationally active co-drivers in Germany, died on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at the age of 62 from an unknown cause. Former rally star Armin Schwarz (60), German champion in 1987 and 1988, winner of the 1991 World Rally Championship in Spain and European champion in 1996, reported the death of his long-time co-driver Manfred Hiemer on his Facebook page on July 30: "Rest in peace my friend. My friend and passenger Manfred died yesterday. Thank you for the years together, on a journey with many memories. All the best on your last special exam my friend. My condolences to the family." This was followed by countless other statements on Facebook.
No cause of death reported.
Duisburg labor fighter Theo Steegmann has died. He was 67
July 26, 2023
Theo Steegmann was one of the heroes of the Krupp industrial action in Rheinhausen and the "new beginning for Duisburg". Now he's dead. An obituary. "He was the best brother I could wish for": With these words, Anna Steegmann announced the death of Theo Steegmann on July 25. He died in hospital in Duisburg a few days after a heart attack. Born in Sevelen in 1955, the man from Duisburg is one of the most influential people in the city: as the top labor fighter during the steel crisis at the end of the 1980s. And as a driving force after the Loveparade disaster to vote out the then mayor Adolf Sauerland. Theo Steegmann was not afraid of large animals.
A doctor “died suddenly”:
Respectable German medical doctor, a father of two, suddenly died in apartment in Croatia. All of his organs failed
July 27, 2023
Respectable German anesthesiologist Klaus Ott (41) suddenly died while on vacation in Croatia. He was diagnosed with streptococcus infection and died within 12 hours. He left behind two daughters, 5 and 8 years old, and unemployed wife.
Young German woman found dead in Ibiza hotel
July 26, 2023
Ibiza - Police are investigating the death of a young tourist, 22 years old and German nationality, whose body was found in the bed of the room where she was staying with a friend at Hotel Abrat in Cala Gració, Sant Antoni [Spain]. According to investigation sources, the victim's roommate discovered the young woman in cardiorespiratory arrest around 8.55 am. Emergency medics were unable to save her life and an autopsy is now pending. The group had been partying on Tuesday night in Platja d'en Bossa and, as indicated, the young woman had not consumed any narcotic substances.
FINLAND
A footballer “died suddenly”:
Kiekko-Espoo legend Timo Hirvonen, 49, has died
July 29, 2023
Timo Hirvonen, who played in the SM league between 1992 and 2006, has died at the age of 49. The Turku Palloseura announced Hirvonen's death on Friday. Since 2018, Hirvonen worked as a puck instructor at the Turku region sports academy.
Hirvonen died in June from complications after a cancer surgery. Hirvonen represented Kiekko-Espoo in the SM league and, after the club's name change, Blues and SaiPa.
Hirvonen, who played as a striker, played 607 matches in the SM league, in which he scored 215 points. He also played in the Swedish premier league in the spring of 2005 in the ranks of Malmö. After his playing career, Hirvonen held coaching positions first at Blues and in 2016–18 at Espoo United. In the second season, he worked as an assistant coach of the TPS U20 team. He was the father of Toronto contract player Roni Hirvonen.
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POLAND
A journalist “died suddenly”:
Stanisław Stępień, 67
July 25, 2023
On Monday, Stanisław Stępień, the doyen of Piotrków journalism, died. For years he was associated with Piotrków and the region. He worked, among others in Tygodnik Piotrkowski, Tygodnik 7 Dni and Ziemia Piotrkowska. We were informed about the journalist's death by his daughter. Mr. Stanisław died suddenly at the age of 67, while working in the garden. The distinguished journalist began his adventure with this profession in the now-defunct Piotrkowski Week. Then he co-founded the weekly 7 Days Piotrków. Later he created his publishing house Editor. As part of it, he published m.in the weekly Ziemia Piotrkowska. Since 2005, when the first edition of this newspaper was published, for years he was its editor-in-chief and main creator.
No cause of death reported.
An educator “died suddenly”:
Stanisław Kaim, 63
July 27, 2023
Grybów - Today, Stanisław Kaim, former vice-president of Nowy Sącz, long-time advisor to the Mayor of Grybów in the field of education and social issues, died suddenly. Until today, he was the director of a non-public kindergarten in Kamionka Wielka. He would have turned 64 on August 20.
No cause of death reported.
Tadeusz Gawęda, 66
July 24, 2023
Gniezno - It is with deep regret that we announce that on July 17, 2023, a beloved husband, father, father-in-law and grandfather passed away suddenly - Tadeusz Gawęda.
No cause of death reported.
CZECH REPUBLIC
The literary world is in shock: the writer Václav Kahuda (57) has died
July 24, 2023
Václav Kahuda, a novelist and former chairman of the Association of Writers, died on the night of Sunday at the age of fifty-seven. With reference to Kahud's friend Maria Dudilieux, Tereza Semotamová, a member of the committee of the Association of Writers, told ČTK on Tuesday. Kahuda drew attention to himself in the nineties with the novella The Tale of the Basilisk or the novel Houština. He also had the novella Veselá bída, a collection of short stories Exhumation and the novel Proudy to his credit.
No cause of death reported.
Killed in a “vaxxident”:
The driver died in an accident in Liberec. Apparently he had sudden health problems
July 24, 2023
The accident occurred on Sunday shortly before five o'clock in the afternoon on the road I / 35 in the direction from Turnov to Liberec. "Near the exit to the Čermák petrol station, the driver of a passenger vehicle, apparently as a result of health indisposition, suddenly left the lane at low speed, hitting the crash barriers," police spokeswoman Vladimíra Šrýtrová said. Despite immediate first aid from paramedics, the driver died on the spot as a result of medical indisposition.
No age or cause of death reported.
SLOVAKIA
A 35-year-old firefighter died suddenly! Loved ones are in shock
July 24, 2023
Dubnica Nad Vahom – Sad news has hit Slovak firefighters because Tomáš Šupák left them at a very young age. Tomáš was a member of the Volunteer Fire Brigade in Dubnica and Váhom. His death is a mystery to some of his loved ones. The tragic news hit Dubnica nad Váhom on Sunday, July 16, 2023, as volunteer firefighter Tomáš Šupák went to his last rest. He died at the age of just 35, and his death is a mystery to some.
No cause of death reported.
SERBIA
A journalist “died suddenly”:
The leave of a superb reporter. The journalist Vadimir Lojanica suddenly died
July 30, 2023
Vladimir Lojanica (47), awarded sports reporter suddenly died. A long-time correspondent of "Blica" from the town on Đetinja, he is the winner of all the prestigious journalistic awards for his reports and demonstrated humanity. Vladimir Lojanica left behind his wife and two daughters. Respected as a top author and devotee of journalism, he was recognized and awarded on all the meridians of this country, and he left part of his reporting legacy in the book "Deaf is a day without people".
No cause of death reported.
A tragedy at the Belgrade AirPort: A man died while waiting for his luggage
July 27, 2023
A man (66) suddenly died this morning while waiting for his luggage on Nikola Tesla AirPort in Belgrade. Medical doctors couldn’t save him.
No cause of death reported.
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
A coach “died suddenly”:
Vedran Softić (42), a football coach from Doboj, suddenly died
July 28, 2023
Vedran Softić (42), a football coach from Doboj suddenly died of a heart attack. Last year he had certain problems with his heart, he survived a heart attack, but today he got sick and his heart couldn't take it. A month ago, Sofić had a tendon operation on his leg after it ruptured in a veterans game. Despite everything, even though he was in plaster, he continued to manage the youth school of the Doboj premier league team until the fateful day.
A college student “died suddenly”:
A third-year student Emina Murtić suddenly left us
July 25, 2023
A third-year student of health studies, Emina Murtić, born in 2001, suddenly died. The Faculty of Health Studies of the University of Bihać announced itself through social networks. “Deeply saddened, we inform you that our diligent and careful third-year student, Emina Murtić (2001-2023), has suddenly moved to the Hereafter. The funeral will be held on Thursday, July 27, 2023. in Brezik, Cazin, after Asr prayer. The collective of the Faculty of Health Studies of the University of Bihać sends its condolences to the family, friends and fellow students in this difficult ordeal,” it was written in a message on the Facebook page of the Faculty of Health Studies of the University of Bihać.
No cause of death reported.
GREECE
Killed in a “vaxxident”?
Two Greek pilots died in firefighting plane crash
July 25, 2023
A firefighting plane from the Greek Air Force crashed on the island of Evia on Tuesday afternoon. Immediately after the accident, the Air Force launched a rescue operation for the pilots of the aircraft. The Greek Ministry of Defense just announced that the two men, aged 34 and 27, have died. Three days of mourning have been declared within the army. The Canadair aircraft, which has a capacity for about 5,500 liters of water, was engaged in a firefighting operation near the town of Karystos. It is not yet known what exactly went wrong. Images from the public broadcaster ERT show that the aircraft suddenly lost altitude after the discharge, after which it crashed into a ravine and caught fire.
PORTUGAL
Poet and writer Eduardo Pitta dies aged 73
July 25, 2023
Portuguese poet, writer and essayist Eduardo Pitta died this morning, aged 73, in Torres Vedras, victim of complications resulting from a stroke, a family source told Lusa. The writer, who made homosexual identity the subject of his literary creation, has since 1974 published ten books of poetry, one novel, two collections of short stories, four volumes of essays and reviews, two collections of chronicles, two travel diaries and the memoir "Um Rapaz a Arder".
SPAIN
Catalan artist Didier Lourenço dies at 55
July 27, 2023
Barcelona - The artist Didier Lourenço, often known for expressive female characters imbued with optimism and placidity, has died this Thursday at the age of 55, a victim of sudden cancer, as reported by gallery owner Jordi Barnadas, manager of one of the main galleries with which he worked, along with La Galería de Sant Cugat, Anquin's in Reus, the Barcelona-based Pigment and El Claustre in Girona. "A great person leaves us, friendly, with a great sense of humor, simple and close, a friend of his always friends. A great artist with a great future leaves us," laments Jordi Barnadas, who had to exhibit it again in April 2024.
No cause of death reported.
Two journalists “died suddenly”:
Francisco Soto Orte, former editor of Heraldo de Soria y Soria, dies in Madrid
July 27, 2023
The former editor of Heraldo de Soria and Soria 7 days, the lawyer Francisco Javier Soto Orte, has died in Madrid at the age of 59, according to family sources. He developed a long career as an editor at Heraldo Soria 7 days and Heraldo de Soria. He held the position of president of the Forestry Association of Soria, given his close relationship with nature, love for the countryside, hunting and conservation. After completing a master's degree in sports law during the pandemic, he founded the firm Fearless Sport Abogados in Madrid, specializing in sports law.
No cause of death reported.
A journalist “died suddenly”:
Cycling is in mourning: the journalist Fernando Llamas has passed away
July 27, 2023
Cycling and Spanish sport is in mourning. Our colleague Fernando Llamas has passed away at 63 years of age. His eternal smile and his good nature have left us. In December last year, Fernando was discovered a (malignant) tumor in his esophagus. He told us on Facebook, on 22-D: "Ladies and gentlemen, I am already giving my all in a stage that is supposed to be long and demanding, but with high spirits and the luck of not being alone. I have medical, technical and affectionately invested in my health. Having a partner like Rosa and the love of my children, brothers and the whole family is the guarantee that we will overcome the battles that come". Seven days after the "announcement", on the 29th, he started "chemo". Last May, not long ago, he enjoyed a few days at the beach in Guardamar with Rosa and her children. It seemed that between him and "his entire team" they had beaten the disease... Until the damn metastasis invaded him without warning while his days were getting shorter.
Notorious British ISIS suspect found dead in Spanish prison
July 27, 2023
A former British rap artist and alleged jihadist has died in custody in Spain, the Interior Ministry said Thursday. Abdel-Majed Abdel Bary was found dead in a Spanish prison Wednesday, the ministry said. The cause of death is yet to be confirmed. Abdel Bary was arrested in 2020, accused of heading a jihadist terror cell. He was facing up to 9 years in prison. A trial was set for sentencing July 14 and he was awaiting verdict. Abdel Bary, 32, left London in 2013 to join an Al Qaeda faction and later ISIS militias in Syria. He made a name for himself on social media sites by showing himself clutching the severed head of one of his alleged victims. Before joining the Jihad, Abdel Bary performed as rapper lyricist under the name Jinn. He was the son of an Egyptian operative of Al-Qaeda who was convicted for events related to the 1998 bombings at U.S. embassies in Africa that killed 224 people. Abdel Bary stopped making music not long after his father’s extradition to the U.S. on terror charges. He was accused of leading a jihadist terror cell formed by him and the two other men, dedicated to committing internet banking scams and trafficking in cryptocurrencies to “finance their terrorist activities”. Abdel Bary denied being a cell leader during the trial.
No cause of death reported.
“Died suddenly” riding a bike:
Cyclist dies after falling from bicycle while riding through Novés (Toledo)
July 23, 2023
A 61-year-old man died after falling off his bicycle on the Santa Olalla road in the municipality of Novés (Toledo), although it is currently unknown what could have been the exact cause of his death. The emergency medics reported to the scene but were unfortunately unable to do anything to save the cyclist's life.
No cause of death reported.
“Died suddenly” while swimming:
74-year-old man dies on Los Narejos beach after suffering cardiorespiratory arrest
July 25, 2023
Cartagena - A 74-year-old man died this Tuesday while swimming at Los Narejos beach in the municipality of Los Alcázares. The emergency services were unable to save his life despite performing resuscitation maneuvers. At 12.43 pm, emergency medics received word that lifeguards had jumped into the water to rescue an unconscious swimmer who was in cardiorespiratory arrest. Despite resuscitation efforts, the man ultimately died.
No cause of death reported.
Hotelier and sommelier Emilio Rufes dies
July 23, 2023
Emilio Rufes (66) died suddenly Saturday late at night in Salobral, with his death shocking family, friends and Avila society in general, as the hotelier was a well-known figure in the city.
No cause of death reported.
Germany
Another for consideration: young Mannheim surgeon that I know (second-hand) died "suddenly and unexectedly" (German: "plötzlich und unerwartet") from heart attack, while at work (trauer.mannheimer-morgen.de/traueranzeigen-suche/faymonville)
Germany
For consideration: a "sudden and unexpected death" of doctor in Stuttgart — Björn Kahoun (praxiskahoun.de)
Obituary (translated below): stuttgart-gedenkt.de/traueranzeige/bjoern-kahoun
Facebook post (date uncertain) (translated below)
Source: screenshot shared on Telegram (I possess the screenshot, but can't verify — that said, it is supported by the obituary and practice website)
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Bjö Kah 🥴 feels sick
"So. Sad but true....a friend I vaccinated passed away yesterday (8 weeks after the second Biontech). 52 years old, non-smoker, slim. Pulmonary embolism. Death. I strongly recommend that all friends and acquaintances who have been vaccinated by me take 100 mg of acetylsalicylic acid (vulgo aspirin) to prevent thrombosis. Not if you have a stomach ulcer or other bleeding spots! Please consult your family doctor! has! Please forward to everyone you know!!!! I also had a thrombosis. Thank God it was recognized in time..... And those who can afford it go to the family doctor and have the "D-dimers" determined. Is not a cash benefit, costs 50-80 euros. Preferably a complete "coagulation laboratory". The green tube. This allows the risk of thrombosis to be assessed and counteracted. The vaccination is falling right before our feet with a bang......SHIT!!!!! I could throw up. I'm not sorry, because I vaccinated with a clear conscience. Myself too!"
Obituary (translated from German)
"Our beloved son, brother and uncle passed away suddenly and unexpectedly.
Bjorn Kahoun
03/01/1964 - 07/13/2023
He is sorely missed.
– Hans Rudolf and Helga Kahoun, Hansjörg Kahoun and family, and all relatives
His funeral will take place on August 7, 2023 at 2 p.m. at the Waldfriedhof in Stuttgart.
Rather than commemorative flowers and wreaths, we request donations be made to the Stuttgart animal shelter, as he was always a great dog lover.
Animal Welfare Association Stuttgart and Surroundings e.V.
BW Bank IBAN: DE37 6005 0101 0002 9201 57 BIC:SOLADEST600"
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