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Wales’ Oldest Man, Owen Filer, Celebrates 107th Birthday
LongeviQuest is pleased to confirm that Owen Filer, the oldest living man in Wales, is celebrating his 107th birthday today, 19 October 2026, in his hometown of Cwmbran, South Wales. Owen marked the...
German Woman Helene Wiskandt Turns 110
Helene Wiskandt, a resident of Nußloch, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, celebrated her 110th birthday on 15 October. Helene Wiskandt was born in Rauschen, East Prussia (now Svetlogorsk, Kaliningrad...
California Woman Florence Pomerantz Turns 110
Florence Pomerantz, a resident of Los Angeles, California, USA, celebrated her 110th birthday on 14 October. Florence Pomerantz was born in Chicago, Illinois, USA, on 14 October 1916. She moved to...
Fumi Takezaki (竹﨑富美) of Kochi, Japan, Validated at 110
LongeviQuest has validated the age of Fumi Takezaki, 110, of Kochi, Japan, with her family’s help. Her family also shared stories of her life, from raising two daughters on her own to enjoying word games at 110.
New York Woman Gertrude Luther Dies at 111
Gertrude Luther, a resident of North Syracuse, New York, USA, passed away on 13 October, at the age of 111 years, 115 days. Gertrude Luther was born in New York State, USA, on 20 June 1915, to...
Kirsten Schwalbe Becomes Denmark’s Oldest Person Ever
Kirsten Schwalbe, a resident of Struer, Midtjylland, reached the age of 112 years and 218 days today, setting a new national longevity record for Denmark. Schwalbe was born in Struer, Midtjylland,...
Visiting the World’s Oldest Man on His 114th Birthday
On 10 October 2026, I had the joy and honor of being in Apuiarés, Ceará, to celebrate the 114th birthday of Mr. João Marinho Neto—the oldest living man in the world—during a truly special occasion...
María del Pilar Salinas, the Oldest Person in Honduras, Turns 112
María del Pilar Salinas, the oldest living person in Honduras, celebrated her 112th birthday in Catacamas, Olancho, on 12 October. She is the oldest documented person to have ever lived in Honduras....