{"id":59714,"date":"2026-08-30T09:59:41","date_gmt":"2026-08-30T09:59:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.godj.com\/news\/man-killed-at-big-church-festival-named-as-his-church-leads-tributes\/"},"modified":"2026-08-30T09:59:41","modified_gmt":"2026-08-30T09:59:41","slug":"man-killed-at-big-church-festival-named-as-his-church-leads-tributes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.godj.com\/news\/man-killed-at-big-church-festival-named-as-his-church-leads-tributes\/","title":{"rendered":"Man killed at Big Church Festival named as his church leads tributes"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The man killed at a Christian festival in West Sussex on Friday has been named by his church as Robert Guanco, 41.<\/b><\/p>\n

He was a pastor at Jesus the Living Water Church in Eastbourne, East Sussex.<\/p>\n

Six other people were injured at the event by a falling sign at the Big Church Festival<\/a>, near Steyning, four of whom were taken to hospital for treatment.<\/p>\n

In a statement, his church said: “Pastor Robert was a faithful servant of God, a loving husband to Isay, a devoted and caring father to Ellie, and a blessing to so many people whose lives he touched. His life, his faith, his love, and his service to God will never be forgotten.”<\/p>\n

On a fundraising page for Guanco’s family, pastor Norman Ponce from Jesus the Living Water Worldwide Church, said he was a “faithful servant of God”.<\/p>\n

“What was meant to be a time of worship, fellowship, and celebration became an unimaginable tragedy,” he added.<\/p>\n

Ponce said Guanco was a “beloved son, cherished brother, loving husband” and “great father”.<\/p>\n

“He was also a good friend, mentor, and a blessing to so many people whose lives he touched,” Ponce said.<\/p>\n

“His life reflected humility, faith, love, compassion, and service. Through his ministry, kindness, prayers, and encouragement, he touched many lives.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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