Felicitas Esteban García, one of the oldest living people in Spain, passed away in Sabadell, Catalonia on 1 December, nine days after her 111th birthday. Her passing was first reported by Elbierzo Noticias.
Felicitas Esteban García was born in the town of Seijas de Sajambre, in the municipality of Manzanal de los Infantes, Castile and León, Spain, on 22 November 1913. After marrying Francisco González, a potter, she moved to San Román de Bembibre. There, they built a life in Bierzo and raised six children: Nazario, Tita, Duli, Yolanda, Toño, and Paquito. Tragically, their eldest son, Nazario, died in a traffic accident. Their daughter, Tita, survived a childhood incident involving an unexploded bomb, which left her with lasting scars.
Despite the challenges she faced, she remained vibrant and active even in her later years, often crocheting. On her 105th birthday, she was honored with the Centenary Medal from the Generalitat de Catalunya.
At the time of her passing, she was the second-oldest living person in Catalonia, and the nation’s fifth-oldest known resident.
Featured image: On her 111th birthday. (Source: Elbierzonoticias)
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of Felicitas Esteban García during this difficult time.
