Matilda D’Souza

List of validated supercentenarians in India
  • Full name: Maria Quiteria Matilda “Matty” D’Souza
  • Lifespan: 25.10.1911 – 17.09.2023
  • Age: 11years, 327 days
  • Birthplace: Calangute, Goa, British Raj (India)
  • Last residence: Calangute, Goa, India
  • Application date: 25.10.2021
  • Validation date: 06.12.2021
  • Validation source: Jeffrey Xu

Biography

Matilda D’Souza was born on 25 October 1911 in Calangute, Goa, India (then a Portuguese colony). In 1973, she became the first president of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP) in Calangute.

On her 110th birthday in 2021, D’Souza was visited by members of Village Panchayat Calangute, including Shawn Martins.

She became the oldest known living person in Goa and India following the death of 112-year-old Lourdina Conceicao Lobo on 3 November 2021.

Matilda D’Souza died in Calangute, Goa, India on 17 September 2023 at the age of 111 years, 327 days.

Matilda D’Souza with cake on her 111th birthday

Longevity Recognition

Doyenne of India (03.11.2021-17.09.2023)

Validation

Matilda D’Souza age was verified by Jeffrey Xu and validated by the GRG on December 06th, 2021.

D’Souza during her wedding
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