There are people who leave an indelible mark on those who knew them, and others who also leave their mark on the land they worked throughout their lives. He was one of them.

His story with marble began when he was just a child. At only seven years old—at a time when hard work and sacrifice were part of daily life—he would set out at dawn on a donkey to bring meals to the quarrymen. He would return at dusk, after long days spent amidst paths, dust, and stone. Without realizing it, he was embarking on a journey that would shape his entire life.

Over the years, that hardworking boy grew into an enterprising man. He first owned his own quarry and later, alongside his brothers, built a factory that stood as the fruit of decades of labor, perseverance, and dedication. Marble was not merely his profession; it was his passion, his way of understanding life, and the legacy he would pass on to future generations.

Yet, if there was one thing that defined him above all else, it was not simply his relationship with marble. It was the humanity that shone through in his every gesture. He was a tireless worker—an honest, generous, and committed man. He was a devoted husband, an exemplary father, and a grandfather who filled the lives of those lucky enough to share time with him with affection and wisdom.

He also embraced sports with the same passion he brought to every challenge. A lover of all disciplines, he found a special joy in football. Those who saw him play still remember that magnificent left foot that brought so many moments of happiness.

Today, this tribute is not just for him. It is also for all the men and women who dedicated their lives to the marble industry—working with hard work, sacrifice, and dignity until their very last day. These are the people who built—with their own hands—an industry, a tradition, and a way of life that endures in every extracted block, every crafted piece, and every project born from this land.

His legacy lives on: in his family, in this company, and in the values ​​that continue to guide us every day—hard work, humility, passion, and respect for the craft.

For there are people who never truly leave us. They live on in what they built, in the lessons they left behind, and in the indelible memories held by those who loved them.

Thank you for your legacy, Pedrín "el Rono" and Maruja "la Natalia."