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Matthew Contreras Obituary
June 20, 2013 - February 10, 2022
Matthew Alexander Contreras, 8, of Drexel Rd. in Valdese, died tragically Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, at Atrium Healthcare Center in Charlotte.
Matthew was born June 20, 2013, in Dade County, Fla., to Ingrid Lohany Escobar and Marvin Contreras. He was a member of One Family Christian Church, and a second grade student at Drexel Elementary School.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his siblings, Jacob Ruiz, Anderson Isaias, Genesis Abigail Contreras, Moises Jared Contreras and Joel Aguirre; maternal grandmother, Olga Cano; paternal grandmother, Mariana Calix; cousins, Santos Medina and wife, Jeimy Flores, Cristian Orellana and wife, Stacy Orellana, and Anthony Orellana; and his aunts, Marlen Orellana and Dina Cano.
Matthew was in Mrs. Emily Slone's class and Mrs. Donielle Rector's class at Drexel Elementary School. The family would like to extend their appreciation to Sara LeCroy, director of Student Services, Jessie Gravel, principal of Drexel Elementary, Ginger Stinson, principal of Heritage Middle School, and Stacy Lucky, teacher at Drexel Elementary.
Funeral services will be held at 4:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 14, in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service in Valdese. Officiating will be the Rev. Daniel Gutierrez. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Valdese.
The family will receive friends Monday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., at Heritage Funeral Service in Valdese.
In memory of Matthew, Drexel Elementary School is collecting memorial donations that will be given to the family to assist with expenses.
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Betty Hilton
March 16, 2022
I am so sorry for the loss of your darling boy. Prayers for comfort and peace and the happiest of memories.
Jason Cox State Farm Insurance Valdese
February 17, 2022
We are so sorry for this family's loss! You are in our prayers...God Bless!
Jennifer Robinson
February 13, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Alberto Gonzalez
February 11, 2022
De parte de mi hija Desiree Gonzalez y familia, nuestras sinceras condolencias para la familia Contreras que la paz de Dios sea con ustedes en este momento de dolor..
Paula Price
February 11, 2022
Praying for your family
Montana Gutierrez-Coleman
February 11, 2022
I'm so sorry to hear this news ! My thoughts are with you.
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