10/31/2022
On Monday, October 24, GCAK founding partner, Steve Chiscano, attended a ceremony honoring his late father, Dr. Alfonso Chiscano, in Costa Teguise, Spain. Dr. Chiscano was born in Spain’s Canary Islands and obtained his medical degree from the University of Barcelona. He specialized in cardiothoracic surgery and practiced under renowned surgeon Dr. Denton Cooley in Houston before beginning his own private practice in San Antonio. Dr. Chiscano continued to honor his heritage while living in Texas, becoming an adviser to the Office of the Canary Islands of Texas and founding the Fundación Amigos de las Islas Canarias. He received medals from King Juan Carlos I for his success in connecting Canarians to San Antonio. Monday’s ceremony further recognized his achievements through the unveiling of a commemorative plaque on Las Olas Street. Steve, the Honorary Consul of Spain, along with Oswaldo Betancourt, the mayor of Teguise, and Freddie Bustillo, the president of the Association of Descendants of the Canary Islands, were all in attendance. GCAK is proud to recognize and celebrate Dr. Chiscano’s life and legacy.