Rancagua

At 94, Eduardo Anich Isa, an amazing neighbor and legendary businessman from Rancagua, affectionately often known as “Yoyo Anich,” closed his eyes to life. His passing marks the tip of an period for Rancagua, the place his household has left an indelible mark since they arrived in Chile from Syria in 1915.

The historical past of the Anichs within the metropolis started with the arrival of Nicolás Anich, who settled in our nation after a journey from Homs, Syria. It was the 12 months 1915 and Nicolás Anich, aged 17, got here to Rancagua, when with financial savings and work he purchased the La Sultana retailer, which might later be often known as Casa Alberto Anich.

It was not simple. They needed to be taught a brand new language, settle for different customs, adapt to a brand new Chilean and Rancagua lifestyle. They labored tirelessly, shared tasks and with all the need to enhance themselves, they acquired concerned within the enterprise of commerce.

Nicolás Anich married Mariana Isa, a Chilean of Syrian descent, and from this union Isaac, Enrique, Hilda and Eduardo (Yoyo) have been born.

The latter – Eduardo Anich Isa – continued the household legacy together with his spouse Zunilda Espoz Canales, with whom he shaped a household of 4 youngsters – Gloria, Nicolás, Eduardo and Jacqueline -, 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

A GREAT LEGACY

His contribution to native commerce was not restricted to the sale of materials and the operation of his vest manufacturing unit; he was additionally a pillar within the creation of jobs and within the growth of Rancagua as a industrial and group middle, identical to his brothers who have been forward within the subject.

On this method, and after leaving a legacy of affection and work like the good retailers of Rancagua, on Friday, July 19, Don Yoyo Anich left this life, however not earlier than instilling in his household the significance of affection, of being fixed, household unity, effort and humility to achieve success in life.

A lesson that his granddaughter, the journalist María José Diaz de Valdés Anich, is aware of properly. She was moved by the passing of her grandfather and fondly remembered his legacy of household love and dedication to the group. “You handed away, my Yoyito, with that peace and tranquility that you just handed on to us as a household. We misplaced an amazing father, grandfather and a beautiful man, who all the time instilled in us love and household unity, the worth of labor, humility together with so many different clever items of recommendation and values ​​that we embody in every of our lives.”

He added, “Eduardo Anich Isa, you have been an clever and visionary man for these instances. Collectively together with your brothers, you positioned your self as one of many nice retailers of Rancagua, the place the shops and industrial homes of ‘Los Anich’ have been a part of the Rancagua panorama and folks from essentially the most distant communities traveled to do their purchasing, because of the number of merchandise, the customized consideration of its homeowners and the love with which clients have been acquired, which ended with a ‘good low cost’, made these industrial shops the favorites of many when it got here to purchasing. A golden age that you just treasured till the tip and your closeness, simplicity and love for what you probably did led you to be a beloved and revered man,” he expressed with deep gratitude.

Eduardo Anich Isa was not solely a visionary businessman, but in addition a human being beloved and revered by all who had the privilege of understanding him. He was additionally an amazing athlete, having performed basketball for a number of years within the Arab Membership in his youth.

Don Yoyo was profitable within the enterprise sector as a result of he knew learn how to put himself within the place of others and supported every thing helpful and progressive that would assist the town develop, particularly by creating jobs.

His passing leaves a void within the hearts of the Rancagua group, however his reminiscence and legacy will reside on in each nook of this metropolis that he beloved a lot. We bid farewell with respect and gratitude to a person who marked a golden period in native historical past, belonging to one of many oldest households in Rancagua.

Eduardo Anich Isa now rests in peace, subsequent to his beloved Zuny, forsaking an instance of life that can encourage new generations.