The Cuban doctor, pastor, and Adventist professor Luis Amador Morales, originally from Villa Clara and one of the most recognized figures of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Cuba, passed away on Tuesday night in Michigan, United States, after doctors confirmed his brain death following a massive cerebral aneurysm.
The news was confirmed by the page Adventistas de Cuba, which reported that the specialist was disconnected from life support at 7:00 p.m., after the medical team determined the complete absence of brain activity.
According to the information released by the religious institution, the aneurysm was accompanied by two heart attacks, complications that triggered the medical crisis experienced last Sunday. One day later, the church The Grace Place had requested prayers for his recovery, announcing that he remained hospitalized in critical condition.
For nearly two decades, Amador Morales played a crucial role in the training of several generations of religious leaders on the island. Over the course of 19 years, he served as a pastor, chaplain, professor, and academic dean of the Adventist Theological Seminary of Cuba (SETAC), the leading ministerial training institution of that denomination in the country.
Around two years ago, he joined Andrews University in Michigan, United States, where he served as an assistant professor of Practical Theology and associate director of the Doctor of Ministry (DMin) program at its Adventist Theological Seminary, regarded as one of the most important training centers for the Adventist Church worldwide.
The news prompted numerous expressions of sorrow among members of the Adventist community both inside and outside of Cuba.
"Saying 'Amador' in Cuba is synonymous with Adventist church, teaching, a constant smile, and a phrase that spread good humor in any environment, a non-conformist spirit that always sought excellence in every sense," expressed the page Adventistas de Cuba in their farewell.
In addition to his teaching and pastoral work, Amador Morales was the institutional voice of Cuban Adventist radio and contributed to promoting the international profile of SETAC.
Those who were his students also recalled the impact he had on their lives, not only in the classroom but also through his personal example.
"We deeply admired his way of life, the beautiful marriage he had built with his wife, the love with which he raised his children, and above all, the way his life supported what he taught," wrote a former Theology student.
Luis Amador Morales leaves behind his wife, Yanet Carballo de Amador, and his children, Dafne and Ezer.
After his hospitalization, his daughter Dafne created a campaign on GoFundMe to help cover medical and funeral expenses and allow her to continue her university studies.
"My dad was a man of God whose kindness and faith touched everyone he met. He was a loving husband, the best father I could have asked for, and truly my role model," he wrote while presenting the initiative.
As of the time this information was written, the campaign had raised $25,670, very close to the goal of $26,000, thanks to the contributions of 253 donors, reflecting the support received by the family within the Cuban and international Adventist community.
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