Boriken (UCTP Taino News) - Respected singer and Boriken (Puerto Rico) tribal community leader of “Tainos Ciba-Ro Turey,” Jose R. “Xuerix Guaynia” Camacho Garcia closed his eyes and passed on to Koaibei (the Spirit World) after a long battle with cancer on Thursday.
Xuerix Camacho was a renowned “Doo Wop” crooner for "The Sentimentals,"
a Boriken-based 1960's singing group, popular for their renditions of
romantic ballads and vocal harmonies. His artistic experience and
natural leadership abilities led him to advocate for indigenous justice
on the Island over the past 25 years. Xuerix participated in "El Grito de Kaguana", the 2005 community action that saw local Taíno leaders take over the Caguana Indigenous Ceremonial Center to highlight the desecration of sacred sites in Boriken.
Xuerix
also gained political notoriety confronting Senator Fonte on local
television; when he questioned the elected official’s political support
for zoning variances along San Juan oceanfront. The variances later
proved to be disastrous to the environment, leading to Senator Fonte’s
indictment and subsequent incarceration for numerous illegal political
practices.
A proud supporter and registered member of the United Confederation of Taíno People (UCTP),
Xuerix was often seen leading protest marches and participating in
Taíno community gatherings, as well as educational awareness activities
around the island. Xuerix Guaynia Camacho founded "Tainos Ciba-Ro
Turey" to honor his Boriken Taíno ancestors.
He is survived by his beloved Mother, Margarita Garcia Rosado, and long-time companion, Moraika Sánchez.
Arrangements are being made for his viewing at Ehret Funeral Hall in Cupey.
UCTP Taíno News 03.08.2013
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