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Virginia Perea Chavez 1942-2025 Virginia Perea Chavez, born
Virginia Perea Chavez 1942-2025 Virginia Perea Chavez, born in Valencia, went to be with our Lord on March 10, 2025. Virginia was the daughter of the late Herman and Florencia Perea. She was the loving mother of Carol Sanchez, of Los Chavez, the late Reuben Sanchez Jr., of Los Chavez, and Ruby Sanchez Workman, of Albuquerque; her granddaughter, Raquel Osborne Hernandez, of Albuquerque; great-grandson, Desi Garcia; great-granddaughter, Azyln Garcia; and grandson, Bentley Workman. She was also survived by her siblings, who she loved very much, Robert Perea, of Albuquerque, Gene Perea, of Los Lunas, Betty Castillo, of Los Chavez, and Tody Perea, of Rio Communities, and the late Richard Perea, of Los Lunas. Virginia was known for her outgoing and warm personality. She started a local business along with her late husband, Reuben Sanchez, which was the very first video rental store in Valencia County in 1985, later expanding to several businesses in Valencia County and Albuquerque. She was also known by her family and friends for being a gifted sewer and seamstress. Virginia loved being surrounded by friends and family and most of all she loved making people laugh. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 4, at the Riverside Funeral Home in Los Lunas.
