Doyenne and Doyen of Cuba - The Caribbean

RE: Doyenne and Doyen of Cuba

diego — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 02:34:05 +0000

Angelina Nazco Pulido was the oldest person in Cuba starting January 3, 2025 (1 year, 224 days)—the longest tenure since Lucía Chacón Hechavarría, who held the title from April 2, 2022, to July 22, 2024 (2 years, 111 days).
She died at the age of 111 years, 348 days—the oldest person to hold this position since Lucía Chacón Hechavarría, who died at 112 years, 222 days.
Angelina is the first person from Sancti Spíritus to be recognized as the oldest person in Cuba.
She is the third-oldest person in Cuban history.
She was the 19th-oldest living person in Latin America.
She died at the same age as:
Annie Price (F) – January 12, 1886 – December 26, 1997 – 111 years, 348 days – United Kingdom
Gertrude Wilson (F) – February 6, 1889 – January 19, 2001 – 111 years, 348 days – USA
She is the 36th-oldest person in Caribbean history.

RE: Doyenne and Doyen of Cuba

Ale76 — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:34:48 +0000

https://longeviquest.com/2026/09/rosa-julia-pena-hechavarria-becomes-cubas-oldest-resident-at-111/

Rosa Julia Peña Hechavarría Becomes Cuba’s Oldest Resident at 111

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LongeviQuest is pleased to announce that, Mrs. Rosa Julia Peña Hechavarría, aged 111, has become the oldest living person in Cuba after Mrs. Angelina Nazco Pulido passed away at the age of 111 on 15 August 2026.

Her family has informed LongeviQuest that Mrs. Peña Hechavarría remains in excellent health, a source of great joy and gratitude for her family. She will soon celebrate her 112th birthday on 23rd October, a particularly special and meaningful occasion for her family.

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(on 30 August 2026)

Biography

Peña Hechavarría was born in Santa María region (now the municipality of Puerto Padre), Las Tunas province, Cuba, on 23 October 1914 to parents Feliberto Peña Jomarron and Elvira Hechavarría Agüero. She spent her childhood helping her parents and her eight siblings in the rural neighborhood where they lived, along with her aunts, uncles, and cousins. From a young age, she displayed a free and cheerful spirit: she disliked going to school and, on more than one occasion, would run away to bathe in the river or feed the farm animals, especially the chickens.

Her father, Feliberto Peña, worked in agriculture. In addition to working for others, he cultivated a small family plot where he planted corn, cassava, sweet potatoes, plantains, and other root crops. To supplement the family’s diet, he also hunted deer and fished for bonefish. Her mother, Elvira Hechavarría, took care of the household chores and the poultry, raising chickens and hens for eggs and meat. Music was an essential part of the family’s life. Several of her uncles were musicians wh played at local festivals.

In 1933, Rosa Julia and her boyfriend Rubén decided to elope during one of the town’s festivals. Rubén already owned a small house in the village of Santa María, it was there where they would begin their new life together. Rosa Julia, always hardworking, took charge of a shop, a busy business that sold everything needed for rural life: from clothing and household items to tools like hammers and machetes.

Rosa Julia Peña married Rubén Ricardo in November 1950, and they had two children—Roberto (born 1943) and Griselda (born 1949). From this marriage, the family grew up to five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

RE: Doyenne and Doyen of Cuba

PhiEaglesfan712 — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:29:38 +0000

Any update on that other lady? I know she celebrated her 111th birthday on 17 Jan, but I haven't heard anything about her since.

RE: Doyenne and Doyen of Cuba

Livinnho — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:19:14 +0000

@livinnho Is this same person:

She's not the same person.

RE: Doyenne and Doyen of Cuba

PhiEaglesfan712 — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 21:41:20 +0000

@livinnho Is this same person: https://www.facebook.com/61586815252769/videos/25627434150283973

RE: Doyenne and Doyen of Cuba

Livinnho — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:07:14 +0000

Anonymous (b. 6 January 1915) of Cienfuegos

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Livinnho — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:32:40 +0000

Pinto Martínez (b. 6 December 1916) of Holguín

His name is José Alejandrino "Pinto" Martínez, but he was born on 6 December.

https://www.radioangulo.cu/2024/08/25/holguinero-con-108-anos-cuenta-su-historia-de-vida/

He passed away in April 2026.

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Billy Robinson — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:47:56 +0000

Anonymous man of Granma (b. 21 August 1916)

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Do we know if this man celebrated his 110th birthday?

Name is José Alarcón del Toro. He could've been born on 15 August instead, rather than 21 August. He's been confirmed to have reached his 110th birthday.

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Source: social media post

So this is his ID Card. Checking again, it actually says 1917. No idea why it was claimed on social media that he turned 110, but would it really be logical to go with August 1916 (as opposed to 1917 by the card)?

RE: Doyenne and Doyen of Cuba

Billy Robinson — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:10:22 +0000

Anonymous man of Granma (b. 21 August 1916)

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Do we know if this man celebrated his 110th birthday?

Name is José Alarcón del Toro. He could've been born on 15 August instead, rather than 21 August. He's been confirmed to have reached his 110th birthday.

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Source: social media post

RE: Doyenne and Doyen of Cuba

Billy Robinson — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:33:07 +0000

Anonymous man of Granma (b. 21 August 1916)

-- attachment is not available -- Do we know if this man celebrated his 110th birthday?