Julia Contreras Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Julia Contreras (Planada, California), born in El Paso, Texas, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 3, 2025 at the age of 92. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Julia Contreras to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, José Torres and Maria Martinez (José Torres); and her uncle Juan. She is survived by: her siblings, Elena Lovato and Gene Martinez; her children, Theresa Andren (Jeff Teverbaugh), Steven Contreras, David Contreras, Edward Contreras and Elizabeth Azevedo (Bill); her grandchildren, Leonard Contreras, Lillian Martinez, Lucas Contreras, Ivan Andren, Julie Kellum, Robert Contreras, Amber Contreras, Carmen Garcia, Adrienne Johnson, Eric Contreras, Haley Azevedo, Laci Azevedo and Dylan Azevedo; her siblings, Josphine Mejia, Conchita Bagwell (Nickie) and Antonio Martinez Jr. (Tony); and her sons, Leonard Contreras and Richard Contreras (Dickie).

Visitation will be held on Monday, January 27th 2025 at 4:00 PM at the Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home (1490 B St, Merced, CA 95340). A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, January 28th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Sacred Heart Church (9317 Amistad St, Planada, CA 95365).