Career
Prior to his call as a general authority, Abrea was the first stake president in Argentina (1966-1971. 1976-1978); he also served as a regional representative (1971-1976) and as president of the church"s Argentina Rosario Mission (1978-1981). Abrea also became the first president of the Buenos Aires Argentina Temple when it opened in 1986.
On 4 October 2003, Abrea was designated as an emeritus general authority and released from full-time ecclesiastical duties.
Abrea is married to María Victoria Chiapparino.