Amelia “Emily” D. Contreras

Amelia “Emily” D. Contreras, of Kenedy, Texas was born on August 2, 1930 in Kenedy, Texas to Zacharias Diaz and Celestina Vela Diaz passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at the age of 90. Emily was a Food Service Supervisor for Otto Kaiser Hospital.  She is survived by her children: Elva R. Gonzales of Runge, TX, Hector (Lisa) Ramirez Jr. of Chino, CA, Frank (Irene) Contreras of Runge, TX, Cynthia (Andres) Rodriquez of Pettus, TX, David Contreras of Pettus, TX; sisters-in-law: Olivia Diaz and Anita Diaz; 12 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and her pet Chloe. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 1, 2021 from 5:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel. Funeral services to be held on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 10:00a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with Rev. Norbert Hermann officiating. Interment in Loma Alta Cemetery. Pallbearers: Hector Ramirez III, Robert Micah Ramirez, Tyler Kelly, David Ray Espinoza, Ryan Mottu, Isiah Mottu, and Chris Pereza.