At 97, the beloved social media star Anicia Santos Manipon, fondly known as ‘Grandma’ to countless netizens, has left us.
Grandma Anicia was the cherished grandmother of Kapampangan content creator Chris Punsalan, who confirmed the somber news through his social media posts.
He shared some photos of himself and Grandma on social media, and attached them with his caption, “my heart is broken. grandma fought so hard and lived such a fruitful life. i’m relieved that she can finally rest and she’s in better hands than we could’ve ever provided. i love you forever grandma 💔 Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am. And you know the way to where I am going.” John 14:1-4
In addition to Chris and his entire family, the passing of Grandma deeply saddened many netizens, fans, and viewers.
The comments section of the content creator’s posts is filled with heartfelt messages from netizens expressing condolences to Grandma’s family.
Grandma gained fame through Chris’s vlogs, showcasing her exceptional care right from the start. The heartwarming content featured inspiring caregiving moments and touching bonding scenes between Grandma and Chris, resonating with a wide audience.
According to information from a content piece by Chris, GMANetwork.com discovered that Grandma was a former public school teacher, dedicating more than twenty years to shaping young minds in the educational field.
