8 December, 2025, 8:39 am Central - 24°C Clouds

Vinod Patel passes away

Vinod Patel passes away

By Mansi Chand
06/01/2024
Source: Ba footbal

Vinod Patel, the founder of a leading retailer of home and building products, passed away last night after being admitted at the Intensive Care Unit in Lautoka.

This was confirmed to fijivillage News by the Manager Customer Experience of Vinod Patel.

While offering their condolences, the Ba Football Club says Patel was the former president and board member who will be dearly missed by the football community in Fiji and his loss is deeply felt by the Ba Football Club family.

They say his support and guidance have been invaluable to them and his presence will be deeply missed.

They add that may his soul rest in peace and heartfelt condolences to his family and friends

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