With great sorrow, colleagues, students, and friends of Professor Isabel Mata bid farewell on Tuesday to an emblematic figure in education in Sagua La Grande, Villa Clara, where she left a profound impact on generations of educators.
The Faculty of Medical Sciences of Sagua la Grande announced on Facebook the passing of the esteemed educator, recognized for her unwavering dedication to teaching.
In a heartfelt message, the institution joined the tribute, highlighting her role as a "teacher of teachers" and an "everlasting example" for future generations of educators.
Additionally, it was noted that Mata is remembered not only as an exemplary teacher but also as a close friend and advisor to those who had the privilege of sharing her journey.
Furthermore, it was emphasized that, from the very beginning, the teacher demonstrated an unwavering commitment to education, participating in the Literacy Campaign, where she "radiated hope and courage to combat ignorance with her Chinese lantern."
"In everyone's memory, the eternal educator Isabel Mata will live on forever, leaving her mark on those of us who had the privilege of knowing her," stated the Faculty of Medical Sciences.
"Your colleagues and students will carry on your legacy, which will live on in the memory of all those who knew you and learned from your example," he said, closing the heartfelt message of condolence that highlighted the professor's impact across the various teaching settings and levels she experienced.
In the comments section, several people agreed on highlighting not only the professor's professional quality but also her human values, which made her an exceptional teacher and an admirable colleague.
This Sunday, in Santiago de Cuba, the passing of Dr. Elicio de Jesús Rodríguez Martí, a prominent proctologist, was mourned. He died following a brief and sudden illness.
The "Saturnino Lora Torres" Provincial Clinical Surgical Teaching Hospital announced on Facebook that Rodríguez, born on December 19, 1945, and regarded as one of the pioneers of Coloproctology in Eastern Cuba after 1959, left an indelible mark on Cuban medicine.
Also, last Sunday, Cuban paramedics mourned the passing of Yosmedy García Cobas, a young colleague from the Medical Emergency System (SIUM) in Havana, affectionately known as “El Moro.”
Aris Arias Batalla, head of Operations and Relief in Santiago de Cuba, expressed his condolences on Facebook: “We mourn the loss of our great colleague, Yosmedy García, affectionately known as ‘El Moro.’ You left us so young, dear colleague; a cruel illness took your life in such a short time.”
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