Bonita Gibson, Michigan’s Oldest Resident, Turns 114
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BIOGRAPHY
Francisco Simão de Lima was born in Baturité, Ceará, Brazil on 10 January 1916 (although he claims to be born on 4 May 1915). At a young age, he moved to the municipality of Quixadá.
In 1940, he married his wife and went on to have 14 children with her. At the age of 54, he moved to the city of Fortaleza, where he currently resides at the age of 108. In 2023, he was reported to have 28 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren, and 19 great-great-grandchildren.
RECOGNITION
His age was reported on in Brazilian media for his claimed 108th birthday in 2023.
ATTRIBUTION
* “Cearense comemora 108 anos de idade com estilo de vida ativo e independente” – GCMAIS, 6 May 2023
GALLERY
With his wife in an undated photo. (Source: GCMAIS)
At the age of 107 on 5 May 2023. (Courtesy of the family).
At the age of 108 on 4 May 2024. (Courtesy of the family).
At the age of 109 on 5 May 2025. (Courtesy of the family).
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