Dolores Maria Vazquez de Martinez
Supercentenarian data for Panama
- Full name: Dolores María Vázquez de Martínez
- Lifespan: (01.05.1911 – 23.10.2024)
- Age: 113 years, 175 days
- Birthplace: Natá, Coclé Province, Panama
- Last residence: Natá, Coclé Province, Panama
- Application date: 05.05.2021
- Validation date: 28.01.2024
- Validation source: Jeffrey Xu/Oliver Trim
Biography
Dolores María Vázquez de Martínez was born in Natá, Coclé Province, Panama, on 1 May 1911, to parents José Aeno Vázquez and Genoveva Díaz.
In July 1933, at the age of 22, she married José Juventino Martínez, with whom she had only one daughter but raised five more children (three girls and two boys). Her husband died at the age of 85. She was also known as a healer, often sought out by those who came to her for home remedies whenever they felt unwell.
On 1 May 2021, she celebrated her 110th birthday, becoming a supercentenarian.
On 26 March 2022, following the death of 112-year-old Marcelina Araúz de Maure, she became the oldest living person in Panama.
Dolores María Vázquez de Martínez died in Natá, Coclé Province, on 23 October 2024, at the age of 113 years, 175 days.
Dolores María Vázquez de Martínez on her 111th birthday in 2022.
Longevity recognition
- Oldest living person in Panama (26.03.2022 – 23.10.2024)
Validation
Her age was verified by Jeffrey Xu and Oliver Trim, and validated by the Gerontology Research Group (GRG) on 28 January 2024.
Gallery
Dolores María Vázquez de Martínez on her 110th birthday in 2021.
Dolores María Vázquez de Martínez on her 112th birthday in 2023.
Dolores María Vázquez de Martínez at the age of 113.