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Alberto Octavio Pardo Companioni, a prominent broadcaster and National Radio Award winner in 2020, passed away this Monday in his hometown, Ciego de Ávila, at the age of 84.
Pardo had an exceptional career in the field, serving as a delegate at numerous Radio Festivals, where his work was awarded several times, reported the Communication Directorate of Radio Cubana on its Facebook profile.
His career was marked by numerous accolades, including the Raúl Gómez García Medal, the Centenary Seals, the Radio Microphone, and the Distinction for National Culture, in addition to the titles of Artist of Merit and Master of Broadcasters, the statement highlighted.
His unmistakable voice was immortalized at the Radio Surco headquarters in Ciego de Ávila, where it became a symbol for generations of professionals and listeners.
Fulfilling his last wishes, his remains will be cremated.
The Cuban Radio Authority extended its most heartfelt condolences to family, friends, and colleagues, emphasizing the immense loss for the culture and radio of the country.
Youry Santana González evoked Pardo's legacy on Facebook: “We have lost a great man, upright in his actions, with a deep voice and one of the icons of Avileña broadcasting.”
"Companioni was for those of us who knew him not just the brilliant broadcaster, the coworker, the husband of Mery, or the father of Mercy and Joaquín. Pardo was the cultured and humble man who never lost his humility despite being immensely talented, something he never boasted about," he mentioned with sorrow.
Furthermore, he expressed: "Personally, he saw me as another son and felt that way about many of us. There wasn't a December 16th that he didn't call to congratulate me on my birthday. A master, a paradigm, an example to follow has left us. Rest in peace, dear friend."
This Tuesday, another great of Cuban culture said goodbye. Composer Enrique Bonne Castillo, creator of the pilón rhythm and author of more than 200 compositions that enriched genres such as bolero, son, and cha-cha-chá, passed away in Santiago de Cuba at the age of 98, leaving an indelible legacy in the music of the island.
Beatriz Johnson, the First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba in Santiago de Cuba, shared the news on her social media, highlighting iconic works such as “A cualquiera se le muere un tío” and “Dame la mano y caminemos”.
Bonne was also awarded the National Music Award in 2016, the Television Award in 2018, and the title of "Distinguished Son of Santiago de Cuba," emphasized the leader.
“Please convey our deepest condolences to your family and friends on behalf of the people of Santiago de Cuba,” he emphasized.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Legacy of Alberto Pardo Companioni and Cuban Radio
Who was Alberto Pardo Companioni and what was his legacy in Cuban radio?
Alberto Pardo Companioni was a prominent broadcaster from Ciego de Ávila, awarded the National Radio Prize 2020. His legacy includes his participation as a delegate in numerous Radio Festivals and multiple accolades such as the Raúl Gómez García Medal, the Centenary Seals, and the Distinction for National Culture.
How was Alberto Pardo Companioni honored after his passing?
After her passing, the Directorate of Radio Cuba extended its condolences to family, friends, and colleagues. Her unmistakable voice and contributions were remembered as an immense loss for the culture and radio of the country. Her final wish was for her remains to be cremated.
What impact did Alberto Pardo Companioni have on the radio in Ciego de Ávila?
Alberto Pardo Companioni left an indelible mark on the radio in Ciego de Ávila by becoming a symbol at Radio Surco. His voice and career served as an example for generations of professionals and listeners, becoming immortalized in the main studio of the station.
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