Ricky Siahaan's Body Arrives In Jakarta Thursday Evening, Will Be Buried In San Diego Hills

Guitarist Seringai, Ricky Siahaan (Instagram @rendharais)

JAKARTA - Seringai and his family are in the process of repatriating Ricky Siahaan's body to the country, after completing several procedures with local authorities in Japan.

Through an official statement from the Seringai to the media crew, the repatriation of the bodies was assisted by the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Tokyo, and will arrive in Jakarta on Thursday, April 24 evening.

"We and our families, with full support from the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Tokyo, have drawn up a plan to repatriate the deceased's body to Indonesia which will arrive on Thursday evening," said Seringai in a press release.

The late Ricky Siahaan will first be buried at the Sentosa Funeral Home RSPAD, Central Jakarta.

After going through entertainment on Friday night and traditional events on Saturday morning, Ricky Siahaan will be buried at the San Diego Hills Memorial Park, West Karawang on Saturday afternoon.

Seringai asked all parties who want to pay their last respects to Ricky, to follow the schedule mentioned above.

In his official statement, Seringai also informed about the cause of Ricky's sudden death after completing a series of tours in Taiwan and Japan.

Kami mengonfirmasi bahwa Ricardo Bisuk Champion Siahaan, atau yang lebih dikenal sebagai Ricky Siahaan co-founder, guitarist, dan penulis lagu Seringai telah berulang pada Sabtu, 19 April 2025 pukul 21.30 di Tokyo, Jepang, dalam usia 48 tahun, tulis Seringai.

Based on the official statement of the local medical team, the deceased suffered a heart attack shortly after appearing with Seringai at the Gekiko Fest part of the 2025 Wolves of East Asia Tour series in Taiwan and Japan.

Seringai also expressed his gratitude to all those who have supported during the mourning period, who have prayed for the deceased and his family who were left behind.

"We express our deepest gratitude for all the support, assistance, and convenience provided by the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo, as well as to friends from Japan and Indonesia who have worked hand in hand to help from the incident until the repatriation process of the bodies took place," said Keringai.

We also really appreciate every prayer, attention, and love that continues to flow from various directions, both while in Tokyo and upon arrival back in Jakarta. Ricky Siahaan's passion, dedication and musical heritage will continue to live in our hearts and music. Always, always, forever!"