The world has bid farewell to Juan Vicente Perez, the oldest man on the planet, who was because of rejoice his one hundred and fifteenth birthday subsequent month.
His dying was formally introduced by Freddy Bernal, the governor of Tachira, Venezuela, on Wednesday, April 3, marking the tip of a rare period.
In an emotional farewell Bernal posted on Twitter/X: ‘He’ll all the time be a logo of goodness, knowledge and pleasure, which is why his legacy will stay eternally in our hearts and in our lives.
‘Relaxation in peace my expensive previous man, my Don Juan Vicente. We are going to always remember you!’
A legacy that may stay on
Juan Vicente’s life was a beacon of optimism and love, notably for his dwelling state of Tachira. ‘Along with my spouse and kids we had the pleasure and the satisfaction of assembly him and sharing along with his family members.
‘My previous Don Vicente, we’ll all the time bear in mind him for his optimism in life, for religion, hope and that deep love for our state of Tachira,’ Bernal reminisced.
This sentiment was echoed by President Nicolas Maduro, who honoured Juan Vicente’s legacy, stating, ‘Juan Vicente Perez Mora has transcended into eternity at 114 years previous.
‘From the city of El Cobre he gave Venezuela the Guinness File[s title] for being the oldest man on the planet.’
A exceptional journey
Born on Might 27, 1909, Juan Vicente’s journey to turning into the world’s oldest man was crammed with each pleasure and challenges. After the passing of Saturnino de la Fuente Garcia of Spain, Juan Vicente was declared the oldest dwelling man on 4 February 2022, at 112 years and 253 days.
His secret to longevity was easy but profound: ‘working onerous, resting on holidays, going to mattress early, ingesting a glass of aguardiente on daily basis, loving God, and all the time carrying him in his coronary heart.’
Juan Vicente was a household man, survived by an unlimited lineage together with 11 youngsters, 42 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
His life was a testomony to endurance, having lived by means of two world wars and overcoming COVID-19 in 2020.
A chapter closes
The world now turns its consideration to Gisaburo Sonobe of Japan, who at 112 years previous, could quickly be confirmed as the brand new oldest dwelling man.
Juan Vicente Pérez’s legacy, nonetheless, stays indelible, not simply within the annals of historical past however within the hearts of those that knew him and people impressed by his exceptional life story.