Doyenne and Doyen of El Salvador - Central America

RE: Doyenne and Doyen of El Salvador

Ale76 — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:30:47 +0000

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Ms. Sara Ticas, who claimed to be one of the oldest known living person in El Salvador, sadly passed away on 11 December 2025, at the claimed age of 111 years, 38 days.

She claimed to be born on 3 November 1914.

Rest in peace.

RE: Doyenne and Doyen of El Salvador

diego — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 20:59:29 +0000

It's quite unusual for a woman to be named Bernabé, though.

Bernabe is a masculine name, isn't it?

It's true, the reason for having the same name born on this date is explained, but it's curious that both are the oldest men in their countries and were even born in the same year.

Thank you for your curiosity and the shared culture of these countries. 🙂

RE: Doyenne and Doyen of El Salvador

Mendocino — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 20:51:51 +0000

Interestingly, the oldest man in Costa Rica is Bernabe Cordoba Cordoba, born on June 11, 1915, meaning he has the same name and was born on the same day as Bernabe Serrano Chavez.

Their shared name isn't actually a coincidence - they're both named after Saint Barnabas, as they were born on his Feast Day (June 11th). It's quite unusual for a woman to be named Bernabé, though.

RE: Doyenne and Doyen of El Salvador

diego — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 20:30:25 +0000

Interestingly, the oldest man in Costa Rica is Bernabe Cordoba Cordoba, born on June 11, 1915, meaning he has the same name and was born on the same day as Bernabe Serrano Chavez.

RE: Doyenne and Doyen of El Salvador

Ale76 — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 08:49:25 +0000

Bernabé Serrano Chávez is a Salvadorian supercentenarian whose age has been validated by LongeviQuest. At the moment, she is the oldest (known) living person in El Salvador.

She was born in San Agustín, Usulután Department, El Salvador, on 11 June 1915 (claims 6 September 1914).

As of May 2024, her oldest living child was 90, and her youngest child was 70. She attributed her long life to eating beans and herbs. At the time, she was healthy, spoke well, and did not take any medications. Her younger brother, Florencio, was 101 years old at the time.

Current Residence:

Zaragoza, La Libertad Department

El Salvador

https://www.facebook.com/sucesosdelnorte/videos/1109251823624409/

In May 2024, aged 108. (Source: Sucesos del Norte SV)

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RE: Doyenne and Doyen of El Salvador

Ale76 — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:42:27 +0000

https://longeviquest.com/2024/11/salvadoran-woman-josefa-rodriguez-chanta-dies-at-111/

Salvadoran woman Josefa Rodríguez Chanta dies at 111

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Sonsonate, Sonsonate Department — Josefa Rodríguez Chanta, who was possibly the oldest living resident of El Salvador, passed away on November 4, at the claimed age of 111 years, 230 days.

Known locally as Niña Fita, she claimed to have been born in Zacatecoluca, La Paz Department, on 19 March 1913. As a young woman and later as an adult, she worked in commerce, running a fruit shop on a street in Sonsonate—a city she settled in about 50 years ago. She dedicated herself to raising her only son, Jesús Alberto Rodríguez, instilling in him a strong work ethic and a deep faith in God through the teachings of the Catholic Church. The Rodríguez family is well-known in Sonsonate and is deeply devoted to their Catholic faith.

The news of her passing was shared on Facebook by Rolando Ramirez, a journalist from the local news outlet Pluma Libre.

Currently, her age has not been officially documented or verified.

RE: Doyenne and Doyen of El Salvador

Ale76 — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 20:54:50 +0000

Mrs. Sabina Garay, the oldest documented living person in El Salvador, sadly passed away today, 27 April 2023, aged 111.

Rest in peace.

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RE: Doyenne and Doyen of El Salvador

Ale76 — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 08:52:07 +0000

@coyote77 Thanks, S.!

RE: Doyenne and Doyen of El Salvador

Coyote77 — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 08:40:59 +0000

Very good work in making the galleries of every doyen and doyenne!

Doyenne and Doyen of El Salvador

Ale76 — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 10:15:12 +0000

The Doyenne of El Salvador should be Ms. Sabina Garay (born 9 February 1912, 110).
She is the second oldest known living person in El Salvador, behind Santos Ildebrando Rivas.
Ms. Garay currently lives in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Her case is currently pending on LAS.
At 110: https://www.facebook.com/el15tv/posts/5165737616804130?msclkid=0516a651c6db11eca5e345049190a0e0

The Doyen of El Salvador should be Mr. Santos Ildebrando Rivas (born 17 August 1911, 110).
He is the oldest known living person in El Salvador.
Mr. Rivas currently lives in San Pablo Tacachico, La Libertad, El Salvador.
His case is currently pending on LAS.
At 110: https://www.facebook.com/Atiocoyoplus/videos/el-padre-de-san-pablo-tata-chico-don-santos-ildebrando-rivas-con-la-edad-de-110-/161677579265065/?msclkid=b6015e1ac6da11eca142792c46fb8956