NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 13 – Renowned Capital FM Sports Presenter Sean Cardovillis will be cremated Thursday at a private family ceremony.
According to his family, a memorial service will be held on Friday next week at the Consolata Shrine Catholic Church in Westlands, Nairobi.
The sports commentator passed away on Saturday morning at his house in Westlands.
Reports indicate that he collapsed on the staircase outside his house and the cause of death has not been established.
He has been eulogized as a towering figure in the field of sport journalism an area he gave his best throughout his career as a journalist.
“Saddened by the passing of a brilliant and outstanding sports broadcaster Sean Cardovillis. He was a cool, insightful and gifted journalist who played an integral role on our radio stations. We will miss his clear and concise voice, passion and upbeat personality. Our prayers are with his family and media fraternity at this painful time. Rest in Peace, Sean,” said president Willian Ruto on learning about the passing of Sean.
Capital FM Chairperson Mary-Anne Musangi sent her condolences to the family, describing Sean as an iconic voice in the Sports fraternity.
“I am devastated to learn of the passing of our Sports Presenter Sean Cardovillis who had an extraordinary talent in his work. We stand with the family during this difficult time,” she said.
He will be remembered for his deep passion for sports, a prowess he embodied to his last breath.
At Capital FM, we pay tribute to the man who brought sports to life.
