The Comité Ancianato Santa Teresa de Bruselas in Pitalito confirmed the death of Pedro Pablo Loaiza Fierro, an elderly man whose abandonment story moved the community last year. Loaiza had arrived in a wheelchair at the local police station in August 2025, with no family or place to stay. After receiving humanitarian aid, he was sheltered at the home until his passing.
Pedro Pablo Loaiza Fierro stirred emotion in Pitalito, Huila, in August 2025 when he arrived by wheelchair at the police station, stating he had no family or place to stay. Authorities treated it as a presumed abandonment case and launched immediate support protocols.
Police officers provided humanitarian aid, including food, and worked with solidary citizens for temporary shelter. Through these efforts, Loaiza was admitted to the Ancianato Santa Teresa de Bruselas, where he received institutional care until recently.
The home's committee confirmed his death and stated in a message: “We regret the passing of Mr. Pedro Pablo Loaiza Fierro, resident of our care home. Today we honor his life and time in our institution, where he will always be remembered with respect and affection. Peace in his grave.”
His death has prompted renewed acts of solidarity in the Pitalito community.
