A memorial service for Ismail Ginwala, the junior who died in the City Hall residence hall last week, will be held April 26 in Guthridge Park.

University President Steven Knapp will speak at the service, along with several of Ginwala’s close friends.

Amish Shah and Gabriela Farias, both juniors, said the service will allow those who knew Ginwala celebrate his life.

“We wanted to have this memorial to remember the amazing, kind-hearted, devoted person that Ish was,” Farias said.

Shah and Farias are asking for donations in Ginwala’s name to be made to the CARE Organization instead of sending gifts to the Ginwala family. The organization strives to fight poverty on a global level.

“Ismail was passionate about international development and aiding those living in poverty around the globe. CARE’s vision fits well with what Ismail adamantly believed in and advocated for,” Farias said.

The service will begin at 7 p.m.