Farewell to the oldest person in the world: Sister Inah Canabarro, Brazilian, died at 116 years old

She had become the oldest person on the planet last January. Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, Brazilian, went away serenely at 116 years old.

The consuments of the Santa Teresa College of the Jesus of Porto Alegre greeted it, who greeted her with a message on Instagram: “At the age of 116 Sister Inah was missing serenely, leaving a legacy that transcends time. Recently recognized as the oldest in the world, it was above all A symbol of wisdom, faith and unconditional love for others. His inheritance will remain alive in the history of the Colégios Santa Teresa ».

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Born on May 27, 1908, although officially recorded on June 8, Sister Inah had illustrious origins: she was the daughter of João Antônio Lucas and Mariana Canabarro Lucas, and great -grandson of General David Canabarro, historical figure of Brazil. DTo the child, due to his extreme physical fragility, many doubted that he would reach adulthood. Instead, it has overcome all expectations, becoming a symbol of longevity.

His life has been entirely dedicated to education and faith. After attending the Board of Santa Teresa de Jesus in Sant’Ana do Livramento, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, in the 1920s he moved to Montevideo, Uruguay, where he embraced religious life entering the Teresian nuns. In 1930 he returned to Brazil, settling in Rio de Janeiro to teach Portuguese and mathematics in the Tijuca district. In the 1940s he returned to his hometown, continuing the educational mission that would accompany her throughout her life.

In recent years he lived in Porto Alegre. On May 23, 2023 he had entered history as the fourth launter Brazilian ever recorded. On January 19, 2025 he rose to third place, and on March 8 he had reached the second, immediately after Francisca Celsa Dos Santos. With the death of the Japanese Tomiko Itoka, at the beginning of the year, had become the oldest person in the world.

With his disappearance, The title now passes to Ethel Caterhama British woman.


Source: Vanity Fair

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