Arthur Contreras,

Funeral services will be held for Arthur Contreras, Jr., 22, of Roswell, at 11 am Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012 at Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Lawrence Sanchez officiating. Burial to follow in South Park Cemetery. Arthur passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. Visitation will be from 5:00 - 7:00 pm on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at the funeral home. Arthur was born Nov. 2, 1990 to Arthur Contreras, Sr. and Virginia Pena in Roswell, NM. He loved to be with his family, he was a very outgoing man. He always joked around, always in a playful mood. He was a great uncle, enjoyed watching movies, play his PS3. Arthur collected guns, he liked to go to the lakes, to target shoot and loved his dog, was a very giving man. Had many friends and touched so many people, his favorite food was smothered burritos. Arthur loved his mother, sisters and his girlfriend, he made sure they never went without, a great son, brother and boyfriend. We Love you “Arthur”. Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Virgie Pena of Roswell; his girlfriend, Tiffani Sisneros; his sisters, Virgie M. Pena, Elizabeth Pena, Angelina Najar; Samantha Najar; Anntanette Najar, Sheryl Najar, Alexandra Pena and Sierra Hernandez all of Roswell; brother-in-law, Armando Gonzales; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He will be missed by all who knew him. Pallbearers will be Armando Gonzales, Tommy Pena, James Pena, Michael Quintana, Juan Meads and Raymond Franco. Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Marquez, Raul Munoz, Manny Duran, Gage, BJ Munoz, Too Short, BJ Marquez, Jerry Najar, Tommy Pena, Jr. and Desiree Pena. Services are under the direction of Anderson Bethany Funeral Home and Crematory. I Miss you I Miss you, I Miss the loud music coming from your room. I Miss the warmth of knowing you’re just a call away. I Miss seeing your big bright smile. I Miss seeing you here and there. I Miss getting kicked out of your room. I Miss cooking you breakfast, lunch and dinner. I Miss hearing you come in at night. I Miss your smell. I Miss you with all my might. I Miss the way we would fight. I Miss my brother, I Miss my Son, I Miss my friend, I Miss you, I Love you. And we will see you soon again, We Love & Miss you. “ Arthur Joe “ If I had just one wish, it would be for a stairway that reached up to Heaven so I could bring you home.

Arthur Contreras,

November 2, 1990 - November 28, 2012