Former West Java Governor Danny Setiawan Passes Away, to Be Buried in Purwakarta

BANDUNG, KOMPAS.com - Former West Java Governor Danny Setiawan passed away on Saturday (19/9/2026).

The body of the governor who served from 2003 to 2008 is being laid to rest at the funeral home on Jalan Anggrek Number 14, Bandung City. The plan is to bury him in Purwakarta Regency.

Head of the West Java Communication and Information Service, Adi Komar, said Danny's burial will take place in Purwakarta Regency after the noon prayer.

"He will be buried in Purwakarta Regency after the noon prayer," he said when contacted by Kompas.com via WhatsApp on Saturday (19/9/2026).

Left Many Contributions to West Java

Earlier reports quoted West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi acknowledging Danny Setiawan's many contributions to West Java.

"I firmly believe Mr. Danny Setiawan was a master of kindness. He made numerous works for the advancement of West Java Province, both during his time as regional secretary and as governor," said Dedi, as quoted from his social media and confirmed by Kompas.com on Saturday (19/9/2026).

The former Purwakarta Regent also prayed that the deceased is granted a noble place by Allah SWT and that all his good deeds are accepted.

"May the late be accepted in Islam, forgiven of all sins, and granted a noble place by Allah SWT," he added.

Dedi also prayed for the family left behind to be given strength and patience.

"May the family left behind be granted fortitude and patience," said Dedi.

Danny Setiawan is survived by his wife, Rinania Sastrawiguna, and four children: Renny Dewi Pratami, Anny Dewi Lasmiani, Rio Teguh Pribadi, and Winny Citra Dewi Utami.