Jose "Joe" Contreras

Jose “Joe” D. Contreras of Uvalde passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at his residence at the age of 72.

Joe was born on May 28, 1948 in Uvalde to Julian and Josefa (Diaz) Contreras.

He married Dolores Rodriguez on January 16, 1965 in Uvalde.

Joe is survived by his wife of 55 years, daughter Laura “Lori’ Contreras of Uvalde; son Joe Michael Contreras and wife Melissa of Uvalde; grandchildren Michael Jordon Contreras and Michaela Contreras; five sisters, Leonor Guzman, Aurora Muniz, Esther Rodriguez, Elida Uriegas all of Uvalde and Mary Roman and husband Charlie of Odessa; brother Richard Contreras and wife Rachel of Uvalde; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Eduardo Contreras, Isidro Contreras and Julian Contreras Jr.

Visitation will be starting on Monday, August 3, 2020 at 1:00 pm at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary.  A rosary will be held on Monday night, August 3, 2020 at 6:00 pm at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary.  A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at 10:00 am at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church with interment to follow at Hillcrest Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Johnny Guzman, Rene Uriegas, Ruben Uriegas, Ray Anthony Roman, Fred Muniz, Jr., Julian Rodriguez, Eddie Contreras, and Robert Contreras.

Honorary pallbearers are Cipriano Galindo, Juan “Shike” Aguilar, Pete Trevino, Eddie De La Garza, Nino Martinez, Ricardo Gonzalez, Pepe Salinas, Al Salinas, Randy Bermea, Roy Flores, Chicho Rodriguez, Ray Flores, Ruben Flores, Robert Alvarado, Mundo Salazar, Martin Quijano, Oscar Benavides, John Aviles, Gilbert Sandoval, Hubert Sandoval, Mando Rodriguez and Pote Gonzales.

*100-person maximum can be accommodated at the funeral chapel at a time for Visitation. Upon entering the funeral home, requirements are that social distancing of 6’ feet is practiced as well as a mask to be worn for every person in the building.

*150-person maximum can be accommodated at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church. Upon entering the Church, requirements are that social distancing of 6’ feet is practiced as well as a mask to be worn for every person in the building.