# Deaths of former councilors in Paraíba

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/deaths-of-former-councilors-in-paraba
> Updated: 2026-08-24T18:20:20.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

In early August 2026, two former councilors in Paraíba, Brazil, passed away. José Alves Ribeiro, a former merchant who served five terms in Boa Ventura and presided over the municipal chamber from 1989 to 1992, died at age 83 following a cardiac-respiratory arrest. 

Additionally, José Cândido Dias, a former truck driver who served three terms in Triunfo, died at age 74. Local authorities held a solemn session to honor his service to the community.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Almeida Municipality mourns death of former leader José da Costa Reis

The Municipality of Almeida mourns the death of José da Costa Reis, who served as both Municipal Chamber President and Municipal Assembly President over two decades of public service.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/almeida-municipality-mourns-death-of-former-leader-jos-da-costa-reis

### 2026-08-05: Former Paraíba councilors José Alves Ribeiro and José Cândido Dias die

Two former Paraíba councilors, José Alves Ribeiro (83) of Boa Ventura and José Cândido Dias (74) of Triunfo, died in early August 2026 and were honored with local funeral ceremonies.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/former-paraba-councilors-jos-alves-ribeiro-and-jos-cndido-dias-die

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