Virginia Eleanor Jaurequi

March 5, 1932 - April 22, 2025

Virginia Mora Jaurequi was born in Pasadena, California, in 1932. In 1951, she married her love, John Daniel Jaurequi. Together, they built a life in Lakewood, California, centered around family, faith, and music.

As a devoted mother, Ginger began teaching English to Spanish-speaking youth after her own children had grown. Her passion for supporting young people and her nurturing nature shone brightly in this role. She found happiness in this work and took pride in witnessing her students thrive and succeed.

In 1992, Ginger and John moved to Placerville to be closer to their children and grandchildren. There, Ginger became an active member of the community. She dedicated her time to volunteering as well as working during the initial establishment of and on-going service to the Mother Teresa Maternity Home. Building community and support for the young mothers and their newborns in the home brought her immense joy.

Ginger was a cherished and selfless mother to four children and four in-laws whom she embraced as her own: Daniel and Claudia Jaurequi, John and Diane Jaurequi Child, Tim and Karen Jaurequi Mingle, David and Michelle Jaurequi. She was a fun-loving and beloved grandma to 12 grandchildren: Ryan Jaurequi, Sara Jaurequi Colvin, Justin Child, Vanessa Child Nordstrom, Emily Child Skinner, Amy Child Pooley, Jared Mingle, Jacob Mingle, Jordan Mingle, Kara Mingle Okumura, Jason Jaurequi, Rose Jaurequi Benshoshan: and a great-grandmother, affectionately known as "GG" to 23 great-grandchildren.

Ginger embraced each day with a joyful spirit and lived her life as a strong and proud Catholic woman, exemplifying unconditional love.

Services will be held on Saturday, June 7 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Placerville. Funeral services include a Rosary beginning at 10:30 am, followed by Mass at 11:00 am, and a luncheon reception after.

In lieu of flowers for the family, donations can be made to the Mother Teresa Maternity Home in memory of Ginger Jaurequi. Additionally, acts of kindness and compassion celebrating Ginger's legacy of love are warmly welcomed.

Mass can be live-streamed starting at 10:55 am on UTUBE at Saint Patrick's Catholic Church, Placerville California.