1925
2022
Joseph Justin Contreras, 96, of Durango left us peacefully on Thursday, January 13, 2022 surrounded by family. Joseph was born October 17, 1925 in Espanola, New Mexico to Adolph and Pauline Contreras. He graduated from Durango High school in 1943. After graduation he joined the Marchant Marines. Later he was employed by the City of Durango. He retired after 24 years of service in 1988. After retirement he enjoyed many days having coffee and sharing stories with his group of friends at McDonald's. He also enjoyed volunteering at Durango Manna Soup Kitchen for many years.
Joseph is preceded in death by his parents, one son; Richard (a Vietnam veteran), and three sisters.
Joseph is survived by his daughter and caregiver; Catherine Contreras Durango CO., Son; Don Contreras Albuquerque, NM and grandson; Brian Albrecht Durango, CO., As well as many nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 254 E. 5th Ave. Durango, CO. Recitation of the Rosary will be at 10:30am followed by Mass at 11:00am. Celebrant will be Fr. Victor Mednez Cano. There will be a small reception held immediately following the service at the parish hall basement across the street from the Church.
Joseph will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
The family would like to thank Durango Hospice nurses; Sabrina and Miko. An extra special thank you to Ryan Phelps of Hood Mortuary.
Burial will be held this coming summer at Greenmount cemetery with a dual service for Joseph and his son; Richard.
Masks required at the service.
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Sponsored by Hood Mortuary - Durango.
I admired Mr. Contreras for his love and dedication for his love of Jesus. He always attended mass rarely missing Sunday obligation. The example he set was inspiring!
Kathy Walsh
January 15, 2023
i have a million and one memories . None of you know that he loaned me his Cadillac on New Years Eve about a million years ago so i could take out a date...n.Ottaway
norman ottaway
January 14, 2023
So sorry to hear of Joe's passing he was a well respected member of his community.
Herman Lopez
Other
January 30, 2022
Kathy walsh
January 26, 2022
Harry stutey
January 24, 2022
I will miss visiting with Joe when I go see Cathy. Joe was such a nice man. Rest in Peace. Emily
Emily Gomez
January 21, 2022
My sincerest condolences, your dad was a great cousin and friend. Through him l learned to love football. He was always so kind to me, remember when l graduated from Fort Lewis Joe handed me and evenlopr that afternoon saying he was proud of me.
Teresa and Victor Fernandez
January 21, 2022
Cathy, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Eleanor "Norie" Sykes
January 21, 2022
have lots of memories with
long ago Joe, Alice, and Don were like family...time and distance separated us , I have many fond memories . We shared many meals together and had some good times...
Norman Ottaway
January 21, 2022
We are so sorry To hear of your dad's passing. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayer's. God Bless
Phil and Maxine Martinez
Friend
January 20, 2022
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