Gargano, Reinaldo b. July 26, 1934 d. February 5, 2013 Politician. He was a historical leader of the Socialist Party of Uruguay who served as a senator from 1986 to 2004, when he was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs by President Tabaré Vázquez. In 2008 was replaced after his firmly opposition to President Vázquez to signing of a free trade agreement with the United States, a possibility that was seriously considered by the government and rejected by the opposition and even some sectors of the ruling coalition Frente Amplio and governments of...[Read More] (Bio by: Errete) Cementerio Parque del Recuerdo, Montevideo, Montevideo, Uruguay
Mazurkiewicz, Ladislao b. February 14, 1945 d. January 2, 2013 Professional Football Goalkeeper. Nicknamed "El arquero negro" because of distinctive black uniform that he wore in each match. Regarded by many one of the best goalkeepers of all time, he started his career in 1961, at the age of sixteen to Racing de Montevideo. In 1964, after an excellent test as goalkeeper of Uruguay to the South American Youth Championship in Colombia, he was acquired by Club Atlético Peñarol. He was initially included in the team as a reserve of Luis Maidana, but earned...[Read More] (Bio by: Ruggero) Cementerio Parque del Recuerdo, Montevideo, Montevideo, Uruguay
b. July 26, 1934 d. February 5, 2013