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Rubin Chavira Urbina

Ruben Chavira Urbina, age 15, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2017 in Haymarket, VA.

He was born on April 22, 2002 in Fairfax, VA. Ruben loved skate boarding, mixed martial arts and the color orange. He was a straight-A student.

Survivors include his parents Oscar and Rosaura Urbina and his brother Oscar C. Urbina.

The family will receive friends from 12:00-1:00 PM, Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center St., Manassas, VA where services will follow at 1:00 PM.

Condolences may be sent to: www.piercefh.com

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