When is enough enough? Rest in Peace Ms. Maria Luisa Tortech.

R.I.P. Ms. Tortech. What a terrible time for Italian supercentenarians. 😔 

Rest in peace Ms Tortech.

Riposi in pace, Signora Tortech.

Condolences to her family. A terrible loss. Also for Italy.

https://longeviquest.com/2026/02/marie-louise-tortech-italys-second-oldest-woman-dies-at-111/

Marie Louise Tortech, Italy’s Second-Oldest Woman, Dies at 111

Marie Louise Tortech, the second-oldest living woman in Italy, passed away in Genoa, Liguria, on 18 February, at the age of 111 years, 285 days. Her passing was first reported by Supercentenari d’Italia.

Tortech was born in the commune of Saint-Girons in the Ariège department, Occitania, France, on 9 May 1914. At some point, she moved to Italy.

Following the passing of 111-year-old Ebe Tosi on 5 February 2025, she became the oldest living person in Liguria.

At the time of her passing, she was also the third-oldest living resident of Italy, after Lucia Laura Sangenito (115) and Vitantonio Lovallo (111).

She is the 3rd oldest person in the history of Liguria, her successor, Ada Ballestrino, is the 10th, born on April 6, 1915 in Genoa, where she lives.
She was the oldest person in Liguria for 1 year and 13 days, the longest time since Ines Sommovigo (January 10, 2021 - March 16, 2024) (3 years and 66 days).
She lived 111 years and 285 days, the longest time since Ines Sommovigo, who died at 112 years and 131 days.
She was the 3rd person from Genoa to be considered the oldest in the region, the second consecutive year.
She died at the same age as Elsie Steele (January 6, 1899 - October 18, 2010, UK).
She is the 61st oldest person in history to die in Italy.
She is the 2nd oldest person born in Occitanie to move from that region in history.
She is the 135th emigrant. Oldest person in history
She was the 22nd oldest living person in Europe
She was the 80th oldest living person in the world