Memorial
We remember the recent passing of one of our own. Our beloved Elder & Grand Master Gene Singleton passed away suddenly, and is now traveling on to a new journey to Coabey. Some called him "Uncle Gene" even if they weren't related. We called him "Guanibaba Guaribo" (Noble Father Warrior). He was a Grandmaster of Korean Kukiwon Taikwondo. He was a proud Native and a pillar to many communities upholding honorable traditions and passing them to children everywhere and inspiring self worth. He was a proud member of Yaya Guaili Ara Taino Tribe. Afro - Blackfoot by blood and Taino by Spirit, Marriage and Adoption. We thank you Guanibaba Uncle Gene for your knowledge, wisdom, your laughter, jokes and zaniness and we wish you "Seneco Cacona kena Taino ti apito"! (Abundant blessings and May the Good Great Spirit Be with you forever). We miss you! Rest in Power and Peace!
HOME-GOING BLESSING FOR THE SPIRIT-BOAT JOURNEY
ON OUR RETURN HOME
William Babaguaraguao Acevedo
Babaguaraguao is a Father Hawk
12/20/1964 - 7/2024
(BEHIKE SMOKE AND SPEECH)
Today we honor a great elder that is no longer with us in
the flesh but whose spirit is dancing with the Creator on
Coabey in peace and love. When he was here he lived his life
bringing honor to other lives, their families and tribe.
William Babaguaraguao AcevedoBabaguaraguao is a father Hawk
This hawk is A kind soul who served in many organizations
and many worthy causes. The hawk is most often seen as a
symbol of strength, grace, power, and freedom. The Hawk is a potent symbol of courage, and is revered for their hunting abilities. Hawks are seen as guardian spirits who hold secret wisdom. Father and brother Hawk please carry this name with honor and know this name doesn't only reflect who you are but all those that came before you. May your journey be peaceful and may you carry your name into the afterlife with honor and may we honor it by either action, speech and we say Aho and we make it so.(Cacike)
Awa, Koti
Kona-isa Amarikhotaring ifilli, roñgro Aiomung
Adaieli, hebeyonochi-wa kena fudokoyonochi-wa
Obala-wa oma thoroa dinabe
Halikebe-wa oloko emekehebohi-isaba
Amarikhotabo fudokoyonochi-wa kena kirikiyahinochiwa kena ikhito-wa kena ifili
Obala-wa kanoa-koyaha-ba
Yahabo obala-bu karafudonochi-wa oloko bohio-na
Yahabo obala-bu fudokoyonochi-wa oloko bohio-na
Oloko adinabe Ifilin-Koyaha, Adaieli-wa.
Adonka-bu isa.
(BEHIKE}
Respected Father, Grandfather
Walk good Great Teacher towards the Sky-World [Heaven]
Our Lord, our ancestors and our family welcome you with open arms.
They rejoice in your good work of teaching our kin and clans and keeping us safe and strong.
They welcome your spirit-boat.
Here our grass clan welcomes you into their home.
Here our family welcomes you into their home,
into the wings of the Great Spirit, Our Lord.
Sleep well.
(CACIKE)SONG: "TAINO TI"
Aracoel, Abuela, Grandma! The one who taught
me how to fear God and always do the right thing! I love
you Mama! Share your beloved elder!
Grandma's Hands
Song by Bill Withers
Grandma's hands
Clapped in church on Sunday morning
Grandma's hands
Played a tambourine so well
Grandma's hands
Used to issue out a warning
She'd say, Billy don't you run so fast
Might fall on a piece of glass
Might be snakes there in that grass
Grandma's hands
Grandma's hands
Soothed a local unwed mother
Grandma's hands
Used to ache sometimes and swell
Grandma's hands
Used to lift her face and tell her
She'd say, Baby, grandma understands
That you really love that man
Put yourself in Jesus' hands
Grandma's hands
Grandma's hands
Used to hand me piece of candy
Grandma's hands
Picked me up each time I fell
Grandma's hands
Boy, they really came in handy
She'd say, Matty don' you whip that boy
What you want to spank him for?
He didn' drop no apple core
But I don't have grandma anymore
If I get to heaven I'll look for
Grandma's hands
Hmm-mmh
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Bill Withers
Grandma's Hands lyrics © Bleunig Music, Songs Of Universal Inc.
