Obituaries
Seventh-day Adventist Conductor Herbert Blomstedt Dies at 99
Herbert Blomstedt, a world-renowned Seventh-day Adventist conductor, died in his home in Gothenburg, Sweden. He was 99.
November 5, 2026

GC Associate Treasurer Tim Aka Dies
Timothy “Tim” H. Aka, associate treasurer and director of investments at the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, died on November 2 after a long battle with cancer.
November 3, 2026

Former North American Division Vice President Passes to His Rest
Gordon Pifher led media ministries after decades as a pastor and administrator.
October 20, 2026

First President of the Northern Asia-Pacific Division Passes to His Rest
Pyung Duk Chun, a longtime Adventist Church leader in Asia, was 90.

Adventist Theologian George W. Reid Passes to His Rest
Experienced scholar and author led the church’s Biblical Research Institute for years.
May 13, 2026

Flying Through the Stars He Studied
The Hope of Mart de Groot, 1938-2025
October 24, 2025

Monte Sahlin Passes to His Rest
Longtime church researcher, administrator, author, and editor was 76.

Jack Blanco, Author of The Clear Word Paraphrase, Passes to His Rest
Former professor, pastor, editor, and administrator was 95.
January 22, 2025

Trailblazing Brazilian Journalist and News Anchor Dies at 97
Among his projects, news presenter Cid Moreira recorded an audio version of the Bible.
October 9, 2024

Adventist Church in Haiti Remembers Leader Who Died Suddenly
Hundreds pay respects to Lemec Jérémie, who was beloved by peers and members.
September 19, 2024

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