Bernabé Córdoba, the oldest known living man in Costa Rica, dies at 111
The Gerontology Research Group (GRG) is sadden to reported that Mr. Bernabé Córdoba, the oldest known living man in Costa Rica, sadly passed away in Salitral, Santa Ana, San Jose on 6 November 2026 at the final age of 111 years and 148 days.
Bernabé Córdoba was born Guanacaste province, Costa Rica, on 11 June 1915 to Carolina Córdoba. He was baptized on 19 December 1915.
Later, he married Ofelia Villegas Vargas and reportedly had two children together.
On 20 January 2024, following the death of 110-year-old Juan Gabriel Hernández Matamoros of Heredia, he became the oldest known living man in Costa Rica.
On 11 June 2025, Bernabé celebrated his 110th birthday, becoming a supercentenarian.
On 20 June 2025, his age was officially validated by the GRG, verified by GRG-UK Correspondent Oliver Trim.
Bernabé Córdoba passed away in Salitral, Santa Ana, San José, Costa Rica, on 6 November 2026, at the age of 111 years and 148 days. Following his death, then 109-year-old Lino Samuel Henrry (born 23 September 1917) of Limon became the oldest known living man in Costa Rica.
We extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Mr. Bernabé Córdoba during this difficult time.
LINKS
1. Lamentamos profundamente el fallecimiento de Don Bernabé Córdoba Córdoba, a sus 111 años de edad (Facebook post)
2. El 6 de junio de 2026 su familia le celebro sus 111 años a Don Bernabé Córdoba Córdoba (Facebook video)