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Juan Vicente Perez Mora, the world’s oldest man, passed away just two months before his 115th birthday, attributing his long life to hard work, early bedtime, and his faith.
He leaves behind an extensive family, including 11 children, 41 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Recognized as the oldest living man by the Guinness Book of Records in May 2022, his death was confirmed by Freddy Bernal, the governor of Tachira state in Venezuela.
Bernal, in a heartfelt tribute, described Perez Mora as an archetype of a humble, hard-working man dedicated to family and tradition.
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro also mourned his passing, acknowledging his Guinness Record achievement and extending condolences to his family and the people of El Cobre.
Born in 1909, Perez Mora worked in agriculture from a young age, later becoming a sheriff while still engaged in farming. Married for 60 years until his wife’s passing in 1997, he celebrated his 110th birthday in 2019 as Venezuela’s first male supercentenarian.
Despite witnessing technological advancements over the years, his commitment to hard work, faith, and family remained unwavering. Saturnino de la Fuente García, the previous oldest man, passed away earlier in January 2022, marking Perez Mora’s rise to the title. His legacy of resilience, family, and faith endures, leaving a profound impact on those who knew him.
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