In memory of those who “died suddenly” in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Bahamas, Barbados, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Chile and Argentina, October 16-October 23, 2023
Paraguayan tenor Miguel Coronel; Chilean rocker Omar Acosta; Colombian beauty queen Alejandra Villafañe; Mexican footballer "Fanny" Munguía; Honduran bishop Roberto Camilleri Azzopardi; & more
MEXICO
A footballer “died suddenly”:
Munguía died after battling an unrevealed illness age 57
October 16, 2023
Former Mexican soccer player Efraín "Fanny" Munguía died this Monday, October 16, at the age of 57. The forward, who was champion with América in the PRODE 85 Tournament, suffered from an illness for which no details were given. "El Fanny" was a key player in winning the 1985 championship against Tampico Madero, in addition to being a great catalyst in the Liguilla of said tournament.
No cause of death reported.
GUATEMALA
He parked the bus in the middle of the road and minutes later he died
October 21, 2022
Juan Caniz Velasquez was taking a group of employees to an activity when he began to feel unwell. Faced with the possibility of not being able to continue his route, the driver decided to park the bus on the side of the road. The driver managed to tell the passengers that he should stop driving, although he could not say exactly what was happening to him. Minutes later he got off the vehicle and collapsed. When they saw what had happened, people also got out of the van and ran to help him. They immediately called the firefighters, but when they arrived they found that he had died. The man was 34 years old and it is presumed that he had suffered a cardiac arrest.
HONDURAS
A bishop “died suddenly”:
Mgr. dies suddenly. Camilleri, president of the Episcopal Conference. Celam's condolences
October 18, 2023
Mourning in the Church of Honduras: Msgr. died yesterday at the age of 72, Roberto Camilleri Azzopardi, bishop of Comayagua and president of the Honduran Episcopal Conference. Maltese by origin, a priest belonging to the Friars Minor, he had lived in Honduras since 1980. The episcopate itself confirmed the death: Msgr. Camilleri was found unconscious in the episcopal house of Comayagua after 9 am and "was taken to hospital, where he received treatment, but did not react". The medical report indicated that it was a fulminant heart attack. The Episcopal Conference joined in the prayers for his eternal rest. The Latin American and Caribbean Episcopal Council (Celam) also expressed its condolences for the sudden death of Msgr. Camilleri.
BAHAMAS
An educator “died suddenly”:
Lyford Cay International School’s principal Dr. David Mindorff died suddenly
October 19, 2023
Bahamas Press is reporting the Lyford Cay International School (LCIS) Principal Dr. David Mindorff died suddenly Thursday morning. In a shocking notice the school wrote: We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of our beloved Principal, Dr David Mindorff. Dr Mindorff was deeply committed to the growth and development of Lyford Cay International School (LCIS) for many years, serving as Principal since 2019.
No age or cause of death reported.
BARBADOS
A journalist “died suddenly”:
Long-time columnist BC Pires, 65, dies after year-long cancer battle
October 22, 2023
Long-time columnist Basil Carlos "BC" Pires has died. He had been battling cancer of the oesophagus. He died on Saturday, surrounded by his family in Barbados. He leaves behind his wife, Carla Castagne, and his children, Rosie and Ben. He was diagnosed with cancer in September 2022. Pires was 65.
COLOMBIA
Influencer and beauty queen tragically dies aged 34 after months-long battle with cancer
October 23, 2023
Columbian actress and beauty queen Alejandra Villafañe has passed away aged 34, after battling cancer for several months. She announced she'd been diagnosed with cancer in May and had been undergoing treatment in the months that followed. On 21 October, Alejandra sadly died. The influencer, whose Instagram account has 220,000 followers, was well-known in Columbia and has starred in hit TV shows such as La Nieta Elegida and Always a Witch. She was also a model and competed in beauty pageants. Alejandra was crowned Miss Earth Colombia in 2014 and was one of the top 16 semi-finalists at the Miss Earth 2014 competition. Earlier this year, she revealed she was undergoing treatment after three malignant tumours were found on her breasts and ovaries. Alejandra underwent chemotherapy and surgery to try and remove the tumours. She had shared regular updates on her treatment on social media, where also shared snaps of family, friends and her fiancé Raul Ocampo. On 12 October, Alejandra posted a tear-jerking video of Raul shaving her head, with the caption: "This video is a tribute to the family that is always there, to the friends who arrived and became family. Thanks to a love that is lifelong."
ECUADOR
A journalist “died suddenly”:
Loja journalism lost Carlos Andrade, he died this Friday, October 20 age 44
October 21, 2023
Loja journalism is in mourning for the loss of one of its most prominent exponents, the renowned journalist Carlos Efraín Andrade, who left this world in the afternoon of this Friday, October 20. Andrade, passionate about the journalistic world, fought a brave battle against a catastrophic illness that was diagnosed a few months ago. The prestigious communicator was a correspondent for various national media outlets, including Canal Uno, Gamavisión, Ecuavisa and TC Televisión. In addition, he had his own media outlet, Tele 7, from where he contributed to bringing quality information to his audience.
No cause of death reported.
BOLIVIA
Model from the UNO University dies after collapsing at the Exposur 2023
October 17, 2023
During the night of last Monday, a sad event was registered at the Exposur 2023, after a model representing the Stand of the National University of the East (UNO) lost his life after suffering a medical incident. According to preliminary reports, the victim Santiago Prado, a young model of approximately 21 years of age, collapsed on the floor minutes before the jurors arrived who were developing an evaluation to select the best model from the stands of this most important trade fair in the department of Tarija. Medical personnel at the scene provided immediate assistance and rushed him to the main hospital in Tarija in an attempt to save his life. Despite the efforts, unfortunately, the young man, passed away. So far, an official report of the event has not been provided and the exact causes of his death are unknown.
Bodybuilder Christian Figueiredo dies at 29 after suffering stroke during surgery as heartbreaking tributes pour in
October 18, 2023
Bodybuilder Christian Figueiredo has died aged 29 after suffering a stroke during an operation. The tragic news of his death was announced by his heartbroken wife Vivi Torres on Instagram. The 29-year-old Brazilian died after complications during liver surgery. Vivi shared an emotional post where she shared the couple were about to celebrate their 11-year anniversary. She mourned: "It will always be you! Forever. I love you and I will always love you. God took you close to Him, to a beautiful and safer place you deserve where he will give you tranquility and peace." She said: "Chris needed the surgery but sadly had a stroke. They tried to prevent the bleeding from getting serious and then he had an unusual heart attack. The body went into shock. Sadly, there are things beyond our control.”
PARAGUAY
Paraguayan tenor Miguel Coronel dies age 51
October 18, 2023
The Paraguayan tenor Coronel known as the Tenor Guarani, passed away today 17 October, he had health problems for a few months.
No cause of death reported.
Ex-governor of Alta Parana dies
October 19, 2023
Jotvino Urunaga Gonzalez, ex-governor of Alta Parana, died this Thursday in the age of 66 in the hospital of the Tesai Foundation, due to complications of an illness. He was diagnosed with colon cancer and hospitalized since a few weeks, where he underwent a surgery. But renal problems caused him to pass away. He was governor from 1998 till 2003. In private life, he was a in real estate, exchange and maritime transportation.
CHILE
A rocker “died suddenly”:
Omar Acosta: Vocalist of Bbs Paranoicos and Bonzo passed away age 49
October 19, 2023
In the afternoon of this Thursday, October 19, the singer Omar Acosta died. The musician was the voice of BBS Paranoicos for more than 26 years. Additionally, he was in the band Bonzo. As detailed in Sonar, the [death of the] former vocalist and guitarist of BBS Paranoicos occurred in the afternoon hours of this Thursday.
No cause of death reported.
Note: Acosta’s bandmate Bin Valencia (61) died in October 2022, also of a heart attack.
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ARGENTINA
A police officer died in a physical test for his promotion in Córdoba
October 17, 2023
A first sergeant died on Tuesday morning after collapsing while performing a physical test. It all happened at the Non-Commissioned Officers' School in the province of Córdoba. The man was 40 years old and had submitted all the corresponding medical studies. He was in the third stage of physical tests, the police reported. An emergency service arrived at the scene, but doctors were unable to revive him.
No cause of death reported.