BIOGRAPHY

Moya Rivera was born in Lebu, Bío Bío Region, Chile, on 13 October 1913 (claims 13 August). In 1928, she moved to Talcahuano because one of her sisters resided there. It was in Talcahuano that she met her future husband, a sailor, with whom she had three daughters.

Throughout her life, Moya Rivera dedicated herself entirely to her family. She had a keen interest in fashion and dressing well. She lived independently until she turned 100, after which she found it challenging to cook for herself. However, she remained reasonably independent until the age of 103.

Her secret to longevity included drinking plenty of milk, avoiding parties, refraining from smoking, maintaining a healthy diet, and adhering to a regular sleep schedule. She was very religious and prayed every night.

As of March 2024, she remained mentally sharp and free from discomfort or diseases and she had 13 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. She passed away on 4 May 2025 in Talcahuano, Bío Bío Region, Chile, at the age of 111 years, 203 days.

RECOGNITION

Her age was verified by Dr. Mónica Almonacid, Fabrizio Villatoro, and Gabriel Ainsworth, and validated by LongeviQuest on 9 March 2024.

ATTRIBUTION

* “Abuelita de Talcahuano cumplió 105 años y celebró a lo grande” – Televisión Universidad de Concepción, 11 August 2018

* “La abuelita Berta cumple 107 años y es la vecina más longeva de Talcahuano” – Televisión Universidad de Concepción, 13 August 2020

* “La señora Berta Moya cumplió hoy viernes 108 años” – TVU Noticias, 13 August 2021

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