Ecuador oldest married couple, Julio Mora, 110, and Waldramina Quinteros, 104

 Ecuador oldest married couple, Julio Mora, 110, and Waldramina Quinteros, 104.

110 year-old Julio Cesar Mora Tapia and 104-year-old Waldramina Maclovia Quinteros Reyes have been married for 79 years; a marriage that has only become stronger over time.

Together they have enjoyed many happy moments, as well as facing challenges and difficulties, like any married couple. However, the love and respect they have for each other has secured them the title of the oldest married couple, with an aggregate age of 214 years and 358 days.

Julio Cesar was born on March 10th, 1910 and Waldramina was born on October 16, 1915. Julio Cesar was born before the RMS Titanic sunk in 1912, and the pair both pre-date the creation of television.

Originally from Ecuador, Julio Cesar and Waldramina dedicated their lives to teaching and today they are enjoying their retirement.

Their story began when Waldramina, during her school vacation period, went to visit her sister, who lived in the same building as Julio Cesar. They met through her sister's husband, who was Julio Cesar’s cousin.

They created a friendship that led to a loving relationship, which resulted in the couple getting married seven years later.

Waldramina found in Julio Cesar a loving man with a young spirit and great literary potential who captivated her with his beautiful poetry.

Julio Cesar fell in love with Waldramina because of her beauty, long conversations and her big heart combined with a firm character.

The couple decided to get married on February 7, 1941. It was an intimate and secret celebration because the relatives of the bride and groom did not agree with the marriage.

However, they were accompanied by their godparents and closest friends. This union took place in the oldest church in Quito, La Iglesia de El Belén.

They went on to become the parents of five children, all of them with college degrees. They believe this is one of the greatest achievements and best legacies that they have been able to leave their family, as they think that education is the basis for a developed society.