Virginia "Ginnie" Arends passed away Thursday, July 27th, 2023 at 5:14pm in San Antonio Texas at 89 years old. She is survived by daughters Barbara (BJ) Fuhrmann (Paul), Judy Bergin (Steve), Donna Hansen (Curt), Chris Chappell (Wes), Grandchildren; Jenness Asby (Tom), Trienne Topp (Bill), Jason Johnson (Sara), Ken Johnson, Christopher Bergin (Jill), Kelli Browne (Russell), Joey Bergin, Scott Hansen, David Hansen, Kaycee Chappell (Mike), Chase Chappell, 11 great grandchildren, and numerous family and friends who all loved and adored her. Virginia is preceded in death by husband Dr. Charles Arends, Son Patrick Arends, and granddaughter Sarah Colbert.

Virginia and her husband, Charles, married in 1955 when she was 22. They spent 53 years together, building a family and creating memories. She graduated from St. Mary of the Woods University, majoring in Home Economics and Chemistry. She was a talented artist, who favored the styles of acrylic pour painting and China painting. She was incredibly passionate towards art, later becoming a private teacher, and using her knowledge to foster similar passion in her students.  She loved playing bridge and loved golf as well. She loved her family and considered them her dearest assets. Virginia was a wonderful woman who could light up any room. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Memorial mass and celebration of life:

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

2:00 pm

The Inn at Los Patios

8700 Post Oak Ln

San Antonio, TX. 78217

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association or to Holy Infant Church, 627 Dennison Dr, Ballwin, MO 63021