Andres Eduardo, the father of construction magnate Alice Eduardo and popular vlogger and socialite Small Laude, has passed away at the age of 90. Small announced his passing on January 31 through her Instagram Stories, posting a heartfelt photo of herself and her sister at the hospital, mourning their father’s loss. She wrote, “O My GOD. I can't believe you're gone. I'm so heartbroken. Rest well, Daddeh.”
While much is known about his accomplished daughters, little has been shared about Andres himself. To honor his memory, here are five things to know about the man who shaped two of the most influential women in the country today.
Who Was Andres Eduardo?
1. He had four children with his wife.
Andres and his wife, Elisa Eduardo, built a strong family together, raising four children: Alice, Small, Melba, and Joel. Each of them has gone on to forge their own paths, but they have always remained close-knit.
2. He was a dentist.
Coming from an affluent family, Andres pursued a career in dentistry, while his wife was a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Their professions reflected their dedication to hard work and education, which are values that they passed on to their children.
3. His home province was Nueva Ecija.
Andres Eduardo hailed from Jaen, Nueva Ecija, a province known as the vegetable basket of Luzon. The Eduardo family owned a farm where Alice, Small, and their siblings grew their own vegetables. In addition to farming, the family was also involved in rice milling and trading, further deepening their ties to the land and community.
4. They once owned a bowling alley.
Beyond farming and business, Andres and his wife also once owned a bowling alley in Nueva Ecija. Alice fondly recalls helping out at the bowling alley, an experience that may have contributed to her deep connection to her roots. Over the years, she has given back to Nueva Ecija in numerous ways, from constructing the San Agustin Church and parish halls to providing assistance to underprivileged communities.
5. He was a quiet yet profound source of support.
Although he was a reserved presence, Andres was always there for his children. He occasionally appeared in Small’s vlogs, rarely speaking but always showing his quiet support by simply being present.
For Alice, he played a crucial role in her business journey. “My father has always been a man of few words, whose often unspoken influence on me has been profound,” she once shared. She also recounted how, for 20 years, her parents would accompany her when she visited construction sites or closed deals. “It was my parents who would be with me in the car, not my engineers. That was the way I closed my business deals.”
Andres Eduardo’s legacy lives on through his children, whose achievements reflect the values of resilience, hard work, and generosity that he embodied throughout his life. As Small, Alice, and their siblings mourn their loss, they also celebrate the remarkable life of their beloved "Daddeh," whose quiet strength and unwavering support helped shape the lives they lead today.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Eduardo family as they remember and honor Andres.
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