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~ ce\ebration of fhe fife Of
Gene Schubert Madur=o
19th June 1952-1stApril2015
Farewell: 25th AprU 2015 1 O:OOam
MuHipurpose Complex
Viewing: 9:00am- 1 0:00 am
Service: 1 O:OOam
Offic:iating.Minister: Pastor Robert Wright
Burial! At Sea
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Survivors
Father
Step Mother
Julian Maduro
EthelMaduro
Sons
Genero Maduro, Geno Maduro, Eugene Maduro
Daughters
Jeanette Madoo, Shameka Durante, Gaelle Maduro, Krystle
Maduro, Nicola Maduro
Daughter-in-law
lesha Maduro
Son-in-law
Kevin Madoo
Grandsons
Genero Maduro Jr., Rajan Maduro,K'mari Maduro, Jaden Maduro, Syon Pope,
Saron Stroude, Syriek Pope
Grand-daughters
Geniah Maduro,Kais Maduro, Syann Stroude,K'disha Maduro,
Talon Maduro
Great Niece & Nephews
Iyanla Canty, Thad Lettsome, Ryan Lettsome
Brother
Bensen Maduro
Sisters
Shirley Penn, Nadine Potter
Brothers-in-law
Bernard Penn, Ron Potter
Sisters-in-law
Marchi Maduro, Julia Maduro
Uncles
Aunts
Alcedo Pickering, Henry Pickering, Alvin Pickering
Bernice Pickering-Freeman, Elma Pickering-Blyden
Lydia Pickering, Enid Pickering
Shawnae Murray, Juliann Maduro, Skye-lar Potter, Lisa PennLettsome
Gerard Murray, Juilan Maduro, Jr., Jaron Maduro, Jehiah
Nephews
Maduro, Hector Penn
Pall Bearers
Genero Maduro,Geno Maduro, Eugene Maduro, Vondy Alphonso, Shane Alphonso,
Hector Penn, Allister Brewley, J aron Maduro
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Honorary Pallbearers
Aunt-in-law
Nieces
George ('Luis') Smith., Elton ('All oiit') Sprauve, Derrick Tucket, Steward Jeffers, John Klein, Cherno
Jallow Q.O.,_Walwyn Brewley, Mitchell ("Shanty') Fahie, Darren Jennings, Hon. Dr. D Orlando Smith,
Brian ('Chm~man'-j Bly:den, Lisby Wheatley, Jehiah Maduro
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( 4) Bau Bau Gene
Reflections
G en e SC hU bert Mad U
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was born on the nineteenth of June 1952 on
rothe island of Tortola British Virgin Islands to
Julian and Doris Madura of Baugher Bay. He was the last of the four children of this union. At the tender age
of six months, Gene lost his mother. Baby Gene in V.l colloquial terms became "Bau Bau Gene" - nickname
that stuck with him throughout his lifetime. His father being a hard-working man, Gene and his siblings were
left in the care of several family members: his paternal grandparents Richard and Elizabeth Madura( "Grand"
and "Grandpa"), his father's sister Beulah Pickering ("Nenny Beulah"), his maternal Grandparents, Ernest and
Floresia Pickering ("Daddy Pick" or "Trujillo" & "Tauntie Florie"), and Armenia Malone ("Aunt Mean"). As a
youth in his early teens, Gene resided with his father and step mother, Ethel, at Jean Hill. This was his last stop
before striking out on his own.
Gene entered the work force at an early age, doing odd jobs at his Uncle Alvin's garage at Baugher's Bay. lt was
here that he showed an aptitude for fixing anything mechanical and learnt to operate his Uncle's fleet of heavy
equipment. His dream was to establish himself as the best heavy equipment operator in the Territory - a feat
he accomplished in short few years.
Gene was an avid backhoe and bulldozer operator who was responsible for cutting many, many foundations
-from East End to West End- and was called 'Godfather' by some for whom he dug foundations. This was because he would not only cut the foundation but would deliver sand, gravel, steel and cement to the people and
they would pay him little by little, however much they could.
Gene was very high energy, he was not afraid of any challenge or to challenge any one. He lived by the motto
"the easy I do right away, the difficult will take some time". No job was too small nor too large; where no one
else would go, Gene would go just to prove a point- that it can be done and he can do it.
Gene had his own perspective on things; he was not easily persuaded or influenced by any one. He did what
he loved and he loved what he did; he embraced life. He was very explicit; he never hesitated to tell anyone
what he had to say. He made life easier with his humor- he used it to comfort and he used it to entertain. There
was never a dull moment when Gene was around. He had a keen sense of humor; he enjoyed laughing and
making others laugh. He was always cracking jokes with everyone around him.
Gene was a community minded individual giving free backhoe & trucking service by cleaning up roads and
drains after every flood or hurricane. He played Santa Claus at Christmas time for a number of years and even
purchased his own Santa suit. He sponsored softball teams from the Baugher's Bay area, and was a member of
the Four Strong fungi band. He was a sponsor of the Caribbean Ecstasy Dance Band of Virgin Gorda. He was
a member of the Heritage Dancers for a short time. He almost single handedly created the little sandy beach
at the foot of Jean Hill, unofficially called "Bau Bau Gene's Beach". He was Mr. Fix it, for all his friends and
famil y and could fix anything mechanical.
Gene loved the sea and boats were his passion and at the time of his passing he owned seven boats of various
sizes. He loved line fishing and was a spear fishing enthusiast until it was banned. He gave away most of his
catch. Dancing was his favorite pastime and Quito's on Friday night was his favorite spot.
That's the kind of man he was. He didn't always~now how best to deal with situations, but he found his own
way to show how much he cared and, whether' e was wrong or right, you dared not say because his way
was always right because he did it He accompl ed more tnan he could have dreamt and more than was
expected of him by his family.
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Gene will be sorely missed by his family and numero
and indirectly. He has lived his life and he has made
lands. Many will be,gr~~-eful for the . heart~. May his sou~ rest in peace.
friends, and by those he helped and inspired· directly
ontribution to his commut1ity,. the British Virgin !sowing him. His memories will for-ever be in our
Bau Bau Gene ( 5)
Acknowledgements
Staff of Davis Funeral Home, Popeye's Service, Bobby Hodge, Maddox
Photography, Multi-Purpose Sports Complex Management, Peebles Hospital and
R L Schneider Hospital (extended to Dr. Bacot and staff).
To all the many friends and relatives who shared Gene's life and offered
support at all times.