PHILIPSBURG:--- George Bernard Violenus passed away on July 18, 2022, in St. Martin. He was 84.
George leaves his wife Wilhelmina Violenus Hughes; his children and families; his brother Eddie Violenus and family; and numerous family and friends. He also leaves countless fans of the legendary Tanny and The Boys string band, of which he was a stalwart member.
George Bernard Violenus was born to St. Martin parents in Aruba on June 29, 1938. He was a lifelong musician who, since age 17, played especially the tambora, a traditional Caribbean drum instrument.
“George sang with Cortijo out of Puerto Rico ...
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