Ernesto Contreras

Memorial services will be held for Ernesto Contreras, 52, of Roswell at 10 am Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at St. John’s Catholic Church with Deacon Ernesto Martinez officiating. Burial will be at 2 pm Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 in South Park Cemetery. He passed away on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012 in Roswell. Ernesto was born Feb. 12, 1960 to Charles Contreras Sr. and Sarah Martinez Contreras in Roswell, NM. He was a life-long resident of Roswell and a member of St. John’s Catholic Church. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, always willing to help out a friend in need. Loved playing pool at Rosa’s house and spending time with his grandchildren. He will be missed by all who knew him. Ernesto is survived by his daughter, Nadine Lara of Roswell; two sisters, Esther Moreno and Lupe Hodge of Roswell; three brothers, Charles Contreras Jr., Frank Contreras and Paul Contreras all of Roswell; three grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Contreras Sr. and Sarah Contreras, one brother, Pete Contreras, four sisters, Benita Montoya, Lucy Morales, Christine Hernandez, Victoria Sepulveda and a granddaughter Crystal Marie Lara. They will be receiving family and friends at 801 N. Beech after the burial. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home and Crematory. I Am Free Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free I am following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call, I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day to laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found that peace at the close of the day. If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss Ah, these things I, too, will miss. Be not burdened with time of sorrow, I wish for you the sunshine of tomorrow. My Life's been full, I savored much. Good friends, good times, a loved one touched. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me. God wanted me now; He set me free. I’m in Heaven Now There might be pain and anger in your hearts, all I ever wanted was my family and friends to come together with love and understanding. Instead of separation or apart ! Don’t cry for me, I’m in heaven now ! Don’t hurt over me; the pain is gone and now I’m free ! Don’t mourn for me, let the Lord Savior into your hearts and someday when it’s your time. You will be reunited with me ! I’m still dancing, everlasting smiling, jamming to the beat ! I loved playing pool but now I’m champion , just wait and see till the day we come together again and once again we’ll meet. Love, Nadine Lara

Ernesto Contreras

February 12, 1960 - October 14, 2012