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105-Year-Old Celebrates 84 Years of Love and Family

3/19/2025

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Manoel Angelim Dino, 105, and Maria de Sousa Dino, 101, have shared an incredible 84 years of marriage. Their love story began in Brazil in 1936, blossoming in 1940. Together, they raised 13 children and now revel in a vibrant family of 55 grandchildren and counting. For Maria, the secret to their enduring bond is simple: love.

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Manoel Angelim Dino, 105, and Maria de Sousa Dino, 101, have shared an incredible 84 years of marriage. Their love story began in Brazil in 1936, blossoming in 1940. Together, they raised 13 children and now revel in a vibrant family of 55 grandchildren and counting. For Maria, the secret to their enduring bond is simple: love.