103 years old and like a rose.
Doña Concepción Lax Pina, the 'Grandmother of Espinardo', celebrated her birthday today surrounded by her loved ones, her neighbors and the mayor of Murcia, José Ballesta, who wanted to congratulate her in person on behalf of all Murcia and surprise her with a bouquet of flowers in his house on Calle Mayor de Espinardo, as he did last year.
Those who know the beloved Concha -as her neighbors Espinardo affectionately call her-, highlight two qualities: her kindness and her ability to adapt to the new times.
The secret of his longevity is his devotion to the Virgin of the Fuensanta: "This year I could not go to see her in person, but I've seen her on TV and I've asked her for the usual:" 'Virgencica, give me one more "
'The grandmother of Espinardo', was born on April 13, 1915 on the path of Granada.
He married 29 years with Andrés Valera Cascales, with whom he had his two daughters, Carolina and Chitina, who emphasize that all the neighbors "want, respect and, above all, pamper" their mother because "she is very good people" .
Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia