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106-Year-Old Dances Through Life, Loves to Travel
26 Sep
Summary
- She lived to be 106 and attributed her longevity to a love for life.
- She danced until she was 70 and traveled internationally in her 90s.
- Her family remembers her playful spirit and affection gestures.
Manuela "Dolly" Diaz, a Las Vegas resident, passed away on August 18, 2026, at the remarkable age of 106. Her granddaughters attribute her extraordinary longevity to a simple yet profound love for life. Born on June 16, 1920, on the Fort Yuma-Quechan Reservation in Arizona, Diaz moved to Nevada as an infant.
Diaz married in 1941 and raised five children. Even after being widowed in 1970, she remained active in the military community, volunteering and working at Nellis Air Force Base until her retirement in the 1990s. Her family fondly recalls her zest for life, noting she danced until she was 70 and maintained a playful demeanor throughout her years.
She continued to travel extensively into her 90s, exploring destinations such as Ireland, Spain, Italy, and Africa. Diaz also cherished quiet moments with her family, holding hands and listening to music. Her passing, though a loss, is not viewed by her family as a tragedy, but rather the natural conclusion of a life fully lived.
