Juan Vicente Perez, from Venezuela, was confirmed as the world’s oldest man alive in May 2022, but has now sadly passed away at the age of 114, his family have confirmed
The world’s oldest man, Juan Vicente Perez from Venezuela, has sadly passed away at the age of 114.
Guinness World Records confirmed in May 2022 that he was the oldest living man, aged 112 years and 253 days as of 4 February 2022. Born on 27 May 1909, Juan was the ninth of 10 children. His family moved to Los Pajuiles when he was five, and he began working with his father and brothers in agriculture.
He even built a wooden mill with his brother Miguel to help with their farm’s productivity. Despite only attending school for five months due to his teacher falling ill, Juan learned to read and write.
He later became a sheriff in Caricuena in 1948, resolving land and family disputes for a decade while continuing his work in agriculture.
The entry in the famous book said: “Besides farming, Juan’s biggest love is building a strong bond with God and his family. He’s thankful for his life, the food he eats, and the people around him.”
“Juan Vicente married Ediofina del Rosario Garcia and they were together for 60 years until she passed away in 1997.”
“They had a big family of eleven kids – six boys and five girls – which has grown over the years to include 41 grandkids, 18 great-grandkids, and 12 great-great-grandkids.”
“After a long day of hard work, Juan Vicente would spend his free time with his family. His son Edesio would play songs by Antonio Aguilar, Hermanas Calles and Negro Picante on the record player.”
“Throughout his life, Juan Vicente saw many amazing inventions like TV and the internet. When he was 51, he had his ID photo taken for the first time in black and white.”
“Juan Vicente is very healthy and has a great memory. He remembers his childhood, marriage, the names of his brothers and sisters, children and grandchildren. He loves being around family and friends, telling stories and having good chats.”
“His 100th birthday celebration was very significant for him, as he was able to enjoy the company of all his sons and many great-grandchildren. His granddaughter, Karla Marisol, and her husband gave him a beautiful painting that he keeps in the central patio of his home.”
In 2019, he marked his 110th birthday, making him the first man from Venezuela to live past 110.
“His secret for a long life is to ‘work hard, rest on holidays, go to bed early, drink a glass of aguardiente every day, love God, and always carry him in your heart.'”.
“As a man of faith, with God as a priority in his life, Juan Vicente prays at least twice a day as part of his daily routine.”
His daughter Nelyda Perez said at the time: “My dad is in very good health. He does not suffer from any disease that requires medical treatment,” shared daughter Nelyda Perez.
“The next day after resting, he says he wakes up very well. The whole family is very grateful for my daddy’s health.”
Guinness World Records has yet to officially comment on his death.
Last month the world’s oldest person Maria Branyas Morera turned 117.
The American-born Spaniard achieved the feat following the death of French nun Lucile Randon at the age of 118.
On March 4 she wrote on X, formerly Twitter: “Today I turn 117 years old. I’ve come this far.”
