Maria De Jesus Contreras, 88, of Fremont, Ohio passed away peacefully Monday evening, December 7, 2020. Maria was born on December 23, 1931 in Cerritos, San Luis Potosi, Mexico to the late Hemerejildo and Atanasia (Loredo) Espinoza. Maria was a loving stay at home mother. She dedicated her time and love to her husband and children. She also enjoyed flowers, gardening, and cooking. She loved spending time with her family, laughing and making memories. Maria passed on her wisdom and many family traditions, and her memory will forever be etched in our hearts.
Maria is survived by her loving husband of sixty-two years, Robert V. Contreras; children, Ida (Saul) Salinas, Daniel (Michele) Contreras, Lydia (Dave) Flores, all of Fremont, OH; brothers, Marcelino Espinoza from Edinburg, TX and Rafael Espinoza from Raymondville, TX; grandchildren; Eduardo Garcia Jr., Robert B. Contreras (Beckie), Felipe Flores, Amanda Salinas Sanchez (Adan), Alyssa Contreras, Teresa Salinas, Jennifer Flores, Brisa Salinas, Tesla Toth, James Toth, Nick Toth, and her great grandchildren; Callista Garcia, Estella Rose Contreras, Jose Contreras, Alina Contreras, Sofia Contreras, Emma Bennett, Xander Bennett, Aurora Barnard, Colt Flores, Hadley Nagy, and Barrett Nagy.
Maria’s family would like to recognize two very special aides, Shadae Sims and Sherry Sewell for their tremendous love and care of both Robert and Maria.
Maria is preceded in death by parents, brothers, Elpidio Loredo, Leonardo, Pedro, and Jose Espinoza; sister, Delia Muñiz, and daughter-in-law, Rosa Estella Contreras.
Services will be held private for the family.
Burial will take place at Greenlawn Memory Gardens, Clyde, OH
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Gilberto Espinosa
I’m so sorry for your loss. I happily recall the few times I interacted with my aunt. She was a happy and caring person. Rest In Peace tia.
Juanita Gutierrez
Manuel and send our condolences you all of your family through this difficult time. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Manuel and Juanita Gutierrez
Lupe Espinosa
i’m sorry for your loss and the loss of my godmother.
Rest in Peace Madrina
Katie M Farley
Ida, Saul and family,
Deepest condolences to you and your family. Prayers for all of you for God to comfort during this time. Find comfort in celebration of her, her life, and her love for all of you.
Dottie Ireland
We are sending our condolences to you and your family through this difficult time. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
John and Dottie
Raquel
My sincere condolences to the family. Sonora Maria was a wonderful person and inspiration. Prayers of peace to her family
Dan,Ida,And Lydia. I am so sorry for your loss
Patti Webb
Dan & Michele
I am very sorry for your loss. May God wrap his arms around each and everyone of you. God Bless
Julie
So sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Sending prayers for peace, comfort and strength.
Nikolai Espinosa
Very sorry for your loss. I’m sure she has found peace. Thoughts and prayers to the Espinoza family.
Alfredo Sauceda
My deepest condolences to my prima Jesus’ family. Though we lived far apart in our adult lives, my Mother, Dolores and family (Chicago) always remembered her fondly. May she rest in peace. –from Cerritos, Alfredo Sauceda