World Oldest Person Dies

By Post Reporter

The world has lost an extraordinary individual with the passing of Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, a Brazilian nun who held the title of the world’s oldest person. Born on June 8, 1908, in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, Sister Inah lived an remarkable life, dedicating herself to her faith and her beloved football team, Sport Club Internacional.

Sister Inah’s family reported that she passed away in the city of Porto Alegre at a home belonging to the Teresian Sisters, the religious community she was part of. According to her nephew, the 116-year-old had not suffered from any illness, but her body had gradually stopped working.

“Sister Inah’s love for football was evident in her daily life. She celebrated her birthdays with cakes shaped like the stadium of her favorite team and wore the team’s scarf on her 116th birthday. Her devotion to Sport Club Internacional was also reflected in her collection of team shirts and pillows adorned with the team’s logo,” her nephew said.

The football club paid tribute to Sister Inah, posting a message of condolence on social media, saying, “We learned with enormous sadness of her passing and celebrate her life, which was based on kindness, faith, and love of the football club.”

Sister Inah attributed her longevity to her faith, saying, “He [God] is the secret to life.” Her co-ordinator at the religious home, Sister Rita Fernandes Barbosa, credited her discipline and good health for most of her life. Sister Rita noted that Sister Inah had not undergone any surgeries until she had a cataract operation at the age of 106.

Despite her advanced age, Sister Inah maintained a routine, enjoying activities like prayer, eating, and sleeping at the same time each day. Her family reported that she could not hear or see well towards the end of her life, but she remained grateful and good-humored.

Sister Inah’s passing leaves a void in the lives of those who knew her. Her legacy of kindness, faith, and love will continue to inspire others. The title of the world’s oldest person now passes to 115-year-old Ethel Caterham from Surrey, England.