Funeral service confirmed for Eastbourne man who died at Big Church Festival
A funeral service has been confirmed for the Eastbourne man who died at a Christian festival in August.
Robert Guanco, 41, died after a large sign fell at Big Church Festival near Steyning on Friday, August 28.
Guanco was a pastor at Jesus the Living Water Church in Eastbourne, who described him as ‘a loving husband’ and ‘devoted father’ and ‘a blessing to so many people whose lives he touched’.
And the church have now released details about his funeral and invited guests to ‘honour and celebrate the life, faith, and enduring legacy of Pastor Robert’ .
The service will take place at King’s Church in Edison Road on Friday, October 9 from 10am to 1:30pm. Guests have been asked to wear formal black and white attire.
A spokesperson for Jesus the Living Water Church Eastbourne said: “Please feel free to share your fondest memories or prayers for Pastor Robert in a card, a note, or the condolence book during the memorial service.
“All wonderful stories and heartfelt prayers will be collected into a keepsake photo book in his memory.”
To sign up for the memorial service, click here. The church also confirmed a livestream of the service will be posted for those unable to attend.
A GoFundMe page, which has raised more than £230,000, was set up following Guanco’s death to “help ease some of the financial burden” on his family. To donate, visit: gofund.me/b39736134.
Sussex Police confirmed Guanco died at the scene following the incident which injured at least six other people.
Organisers of Big Church Festival, who brought the festival to an early close, said they were ‘devastated’ by the incident.