"Chunilall Katwaru, also known as “Tyga”, “Magwa” and Chuni passed away peacefully on Monday May 25, 2020 at the age of 80.
Chunilall was born to the late Marachee and Tahal Katwaru on March 7, 1940 in Chesney Albion Estate, Guyana, then moved to Williamsburg. He was the youngest of 6 siblings, all of which who have passed. He established himself at a young age and was then married to the late Dalin (Basmatty), and left behind three children: Nalini (Ricky), Hemo (Deo), and Buddy (Bibi/Sherry), and 4 grandchildren: Christos, Brian, Alissa and Yasmin.
He loved old Indian movies and enjoyed listening to music from the 50s and 60s. He was a man of few words who was greatly respected by his family and friends. He was a simple man who was a hard worker that never failed to provide for his family and for that he will be forever missed."