Until death do them part. June and Hubert Malicote They were the protagonists of a long love story. On November 30, news broke that this couple, aged 100 and married for 79 years, had just died 20 hours apartin Ohio, United States.
as said Samthe eldest son, 76 years old Dayton Daily NewsAfter Thanksgiving, June became seriously ill. She received the necessary care at the hospice in Hamilton, Ohio, but her husband Hubert was so concerned that he “collapsed” and was also taken to the same medical center, even in the same room.
Five days later, Hubert’s health deteriorated until he unfortunately passed away around 9 p.m. For Sam, the reason for the death was “heartbroken” because in her final days she saw who she considered “her best friend” in critical condition, as she explained in an interview with wwtcelebrated in June, the month of the last anniversary.
However, the Malicote family received another sad news the next day, December 1st. At around 6 p.m. June also left. “They dated,” added Sam, who emphasized that his parents lived “long and happy lives devoted to God and family.”
Today, with great sadness, the children hope for a speedy recovery, since everything happened a few days ago and in the month of Christmas, which implies a family celebration. “I’m sad, but I shouldn’t do it. Who can expect to live a life like that?” said Sam.
“We had a wonderful life”
June and Hubert met at Eaton Roady Church of God in 1941, where they married the following year. Photo: The Nation
Despite everything, the children prefer to remember family anecdotes with great affection. Among many, Sam shared an odd detail about his parents’ relationship. “They never had a serious fight,” he told the Dayton Daily News.
Corresponding That Washington PostThe couple had the secret of their long relationship. The first was to always kiss before bed, and the second was to take your time (between 2 and 3 hours) and space whenever discomfort or disagreements arose. “It works great,” Hubert said in the phone interview the outlet conducted in honor of its 79th anniversary.
The patriarchs had a large family consisting of 3 children, 7 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Photo: The Nation
His daughter Jo Malicote, 70, added that her parents have a very strong bond. “I never heard a harsh word between the two,” he said. Likewise, he shared that they rarely coordinated appointments or bought gifts and details. “They just cared about each other,” he concluded.
His story was so interesting. Their birthdays also coincided as they were in the same month, 10 days apart. This year 2022 Hubert and June decided to celebrate their 100th anniversary at Eaton Roady Church of God, the place where they met, got married and shared their last happy moments.
June and Hubert are no longer here, but their history will leave a mark. As the father of three children, seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren pointed out, the most important thing is that they “had a wonderful life” together with June.