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Joseph "Buddy" Perea, 84, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025, surrounded by family. Born February 15, 1941, Buddy was known for his natural charisma, magnetic personality, and the warmth he shared with everyone he met.
He spent more than 50 years in auto sales, building friendships with customers and colleagues. A devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Buddy loved music, dancing, and striking up conversations that often turned strangers into friends.
He is survived by his sister, Dolores Caldwell (Bob); former wife, Pauline Perea; children, Danny Perea, Terry Chavez (Tim), Paula Rael (Jerome), and Renee Perea (Stu); daughter-in-law, Theresa Perea; eight grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leopoldo and Josephine Perea; and his son, Joseph "Joey" Perea.
Services will be held Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., at the Albuquerque Museum, 2000 Mountain Rd. NW.
Please visit our online guest book for Buddy at
www.FrenchFunerals.com.
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