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Pedro María Molina Márquez (VEN) - 111

Ale76 — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:59:01 +0000

Venezuelan Man Pedro María Molina Márquez Celebrates His 111th Birthday

Pedro María Molina Márquez, a resident of Chacantá, Mérida, Venezuela, is celebrating his 111th birthday today, second known male supercentenarian from Venezuela, behind only 114 year-old Juan Vicente Pérez Mora, who died in 2024.

Molina Márquez was born in Chacantá, Merida, Venezuela, on 27 April 1915. He was the eldest child born to parents Francisco Molina Molina and Leocadia Marquez Contreras. Throughout his life, he has worked a variety of jobs, ranging from day laborer, farmer, rancher, horse farmer, coffee grower, bricklayer, winemaker, and landscaper.

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Happy 111th Birthday!

Dagmar Karlsson (SWE) - 110

Ale76 — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:22:56 +0000

Ms. Dagmar Karlsson of Hyltebruk, Hallands c., Sweden, celebrated her 110th birthday.

She was born on 26 April 1916.

She is the 2nd OLP in Sweden.

https://www.hn.se/nyheter/halland/dagmar-karlsson-ar-hallands-aldsta-kvinna-nagonsin.992ae323-2be8-4bb3-9939-df5603ed0d6c

Happy birthday!

Paul Allen Gregg (USA, 1915-1944?)

CameraManny118 — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 01:06:15 +0000

I just found this case just now.

Sgt. Paul Allen Gregg was born on 6 January 1915, and passed away back on 29 May 2025 at the age of 110, in Arcola, Illinois, USA.

https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/il/arcola/paul-gregg-21440536

Michele Bruno (ITA) - 108

Ale76 — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:08:58 +0000

Ms. Michele Bruno of Rome, Lazio Region (ITA) turned 108 y.o.

He was born on 22 April 1918 in San Pietro in Guarano, Cosenza, Calabria Region (ITA).

He is the 9th OLM in Italy and Oldest living man born in Calabria Region.

Buon compleanno e complimenti!

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Renato Quaglia (ITA) - 108

Ale76 — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:26:06 +0000

Mr. Renato Quaglia of Garessio, Cuneo, Piedmont Region (ITA) turned 108 y.o.

He was born on 25 April 1918 in Cerrina Monferrato, Alessandria, Piedmont Region (ITA).

He is the 10th OLM in Italy.

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Buon compleanno al mitico Maresciallo Quaglia!

Brenda Carrott (UK, 1916-2026)

Ale76 — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:43:25 +0000

Ms. Brenda Carrott of Moulton Chapel, Lincolnshire, England (UK) sadly passed away on 31 March 2026, aged 109.

She was born on 7 October 1916.

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https://spaldingvoice.co.uk/oldest-person-in-county-dies-at-109/

Rest in peace, Ms. Carrott.

Olga David Fleming (GRD, 1917-2026)

Ale76 — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:26:10 +0000

Ms. Olga David Fleming of Mount Rich, Saint Patrick Parish, Grenada, sadly passed away on 11 April 2026 at the age of 109.

She claimed to have been born on 14 January 1917 in the same village.

She claimed to be the oldest living person in Grenada.

https://www.laquabrothers.gd/obituaries/olga-david-fleming-also-known-as-aunty-of-mt-rich-st-patrick/7590

Rest in peace.

Hans-Georg Jakisch (GER) - 108

FEW — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:54:20 +0000

'My computer still works perfectly. But the receiving devices to the right and left of it aren't working properly anymore.'

- the Jubilee humorously spoke about his head and his ears.

Mr. Hans-Georg Ja(c)kisch - of Königslutter am Elm, Lower Saxony, Germany - celebrated 108 years of life.

He was born on 14 April 1918 and is currently the 3rd oldest known living man in Germany.

Pic 2018

https://www.braunschweiger-zeitung.de/niedersachsen/helmstedt/article411698947/eine-105-jaehrige-ist-die-zweitaelteste-person-im-landkreis-helmstedt.html

108 y.o.

https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/niedersachsen/braunschweig_harz_goettingen/kein-juengling-mehr-hans-georg-jackisch-ist-108-jahre-alt-geworden,aktuellbraunschweig-2494.html

Happy belated 108th birthday to you!

Merah Louise Smith (JAM/UK, 1912-Present)

Ale76 — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:30:04 +0000

Merah Louise Smith w was born in Saint Mary, Jamaica, on 9 November 1912.

In the 1930s, she met her husband James and soon married him, but he passed away from stomach cancer in the 1950s. The couple had three children: Irene (aged 87 in 2022), Tony (deceased in 2025), and Icha. She worked as a nurse.

In 1963, she emigrated to the UK.

She credits a long life to eating chicken, fruit, and vegetables, and practicing her faith. She took part in kickboxing until she was 103 and stopped on doctor’s orders because she developed a knee problem. At the age of 112, she had five grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.

On 4 November 2023 she became the oldest known living Jamaican-born person, following the death of Ms. O'Hara.

On 17 December 2024 she became the Vice-Doyen of the UK, following the death of Ms. Keir.

As of 24 April 2026, she lives in Kenley, Surrey, England, UK.

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In her late 40s.

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In the 1970s.

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In the 1980s.

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Aged 103.

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Aged 108 receiving the COVID-19 vaccine on 19 January 2021.

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On her 109th birthday in 2021.

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On her 110th birthday.

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Aged 110 in May 2023.

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On her 112th birthday in 2024.

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On her 113th birthday in 2025.

Guerino Patani (ITA) - 109

Ale76 — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:45:52 +0000

Mr. Guerino Patani of San Benedetto del Tronto, Ascoli Piceno, Marche Region (ITA) turns 109 y.o. today!

He was born on 24 April 1917 in Teramo, Abruzzo Region (ITA).

He is the 1st man in italian history to turn 109 y.o. in Marche Region! Congratulations!

https://www.lanuovariviera.it/category/dal-territorio/san-benedetto-del-tronto-notizie/san-benedetto-109-anni-per-il-brigadiere-guerino-patani-un-traguardo-incredibile/

Augurissimi!