Amerindian community mourns death of musician ‘Sir Vic’

Dec 13, 2018 News

Guyana is mourning the death of accomplished Amerindian musician Victor Ferreira, MS.
known popularly as ‘Sir Vic’, the former Principal of Bina Hill Institute died yesterday, around 2am, after a prolonged period of illness.

The late Victor ‘Sir Vic’ Ferreira, MS

According to the Ministry of Indigenous People’s Affairs, Ferreira died in Moruca, Region.
“Sir Vic has left a legacy through his contribution to community development not only in Moruca but also in Region 7 where he taught for several years. He was also an accomplished guitarist, pianist and the recorder and singer with some forty songs under his belt.”
‘Sir Vic’, the Ministry disclosed, wrote and composed the songs for Santa Rosa Primary and Secondary schools, Waramuri and, Kamwatta Primary, Kamarang Primary and Waramadong Secondary School.”
Ferreira was one of five Guyanese who were last month awarded the IChange Nations – Sydney Allicock Global Humanitarian Award, named after the Minister of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs.
He was awarded the Medal of Service, a National Award in 2011.
There was an outpouring of condolences for the former principal yesterday, including from the Santa Rosa Secondary School Past Students Association and the Moving Circle Artists.
He leaves to mourn his wife, Patricia, daughter Nadia De Abreu and other children.
The funeral for Victor Ferreira will be on Saturday.