Santos Contreras Solano

Santos Contreras Solano obituary, Middlesboro, KY

Santos Contreras Solano

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Santos Solano Obituary

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Santos Contreras Solano, age 38, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the ARH Hospital in Hazard, KY, after a brief illness. He was born on April 16, 1987, in Tepecoacuilco De Trujano, Mexico, to Fulgencio and Elvira Ocampo Maya.

Santos was a familiar face to many who dined at La Esparanza Mexican Restaurant in Middlesboro, KY. His outgoing personality and friendly nature made him a favorite server at the restaurant. He is remembered as one who always made those around him laugh.

Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Fulgencio and Elvira Maya; children, Angelita Milagros Contreras, Santos Emanuel Contreras, Luis Fernando Contreras, and Aldaltis Contreras; brother, Samuel Ocampo; and sisters, Adriana Contreras, Zarai Contreras, and Maribel Contreras; as well as a host of other family and friends.

The family of Santos Solano will receive friends on Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 8:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. at the Cawood Funeral Home Chapel, Middlesboro, KY.

Online register book and condolences are available at www.cawoodfh.com.

All arrangements for Santos Contreras Solano are under the care of Cawood Funeral Home, Middlesboro, KY.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Cawood Funeral Home - Middlesboro

112 South 21st Street, Middlesboro, KY 40965

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Upcoming Events

Aug

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Visitation

8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Cawood Funeral Home

112 S 21st St, Middlesboro, KY 40965

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