Concepcion Pichel Sampayo | |
Concepcion at the age of 109. | |
Birth: | 11 May 1908 Lalin, Galicia, Spain |
Death: | 27 November 2018 Silleda, Galicia, Spain |
Age: | 110 years, 200 days |
Country: | ESP |
Validated |
Concepcion Pichel Sampayo [Spanish: Concepción] (11 May 1908 – 27 November 2018) was a Spanish supercentenarian whose age was validated by the Gerontology Research Group (GRG) in 2020.
Biography
Concepcion Pichel Sampayo was born in Lalin, Galicia, Spain on 11 May 1908.
Concepcion married Rogelio Garcia, who died several years ago. The couple had seven children. When her husband died she moved to Silleda, Galicia, Spain in the company of one of her daughters and a caregiver. She had also 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Concepcion was forced to move on a wheelchair, following a fall at the end of 2015, in which a hip broke.
Pichel Sampayo died on 27 November 2018 at the age of 110 years, 200 days.
References
- La abuela de Silleda cumple 110 años Faro De Vigo, 11 May 2018
- 109 primaveras la contemplan Faro De Vigo, 12 May 2017
- Fallece la silledense Concha Pichel, la 'abuela' de Galicia El Progreso de Lugo, 28 November 2018