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Juanita G. Contreras

Juanita Contreras Obituary

CONTRERAS, Juanita G.
Our beloved wife and mother passed away in her home on June 21, 2007. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Candelario S. Contreras, Sr. and her four children Christine Contreras Cruz (Manuel), Candelario Contreras, Jr., Mario L. Contreras (Rosa), and Naomi Contreras (Robert). Her four loving grandchildren, Adrianna, Leeza, Mario, Jr., and Mia. Preceded in death by her daughters Delores and Lisa Maria Contreras. Our mother worked at Campbell Soup Company for 25 years. She loved being with her grandchildren and her family meant everything to her. She loved music and cooking and made the best tamales. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Sunday, July 1, 2007, at the Church of God, 7th Day, 5940 71st Street, Sacramento, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in our mother's name, Juanita G. Contreras, to: Sutter Dialysis, 7200 South Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95831.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee from Jun. 27 to Jun. 28, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Juanita Contreras

21 Entries

Naomi Contreras

June 21, 2008

Mama,

It is now 365 days (52 weeks) since we last saw you...It is now a year since your soul flew away and our hearts broke forever!!! I bought you flowers again and lit a candle next to your picture...

Dad misses you so much mama...Mia talks about you all the time and I just keep on wishing you was here with us. It is so different... Everything! The only thing that comforts me is knowing that your not suffering anymore.

Now we suffer from missing you. I couldn't go to work on thursday because all I did was think of you. I always loved the summertime but, at the same time...the summer breaks my heart...that is when you left us.

I try to be strong mama but, I doesn't stop me from breaking down. There are days I wish I could talk to you like we used to on your bed at night. Now, I just talk to you in the dark hoping you can hear me. Or hear my thoughts.

I can still hear your voice telling me its going to be alright. It will one day...Mia keeps me busy and so does dad...but, once in a while...I just like to be by myself.

I wanted to run away today but, I stayed close to dad...I went to have lunch with him at church. I missed going to church with him...I'll will next time. That will make him very happy.

You missed Adrianna's graduation...She looked so pretty mama. We were all very proud of her. It killed me to know that you couldn't be there but, you was. In our hearts you had the best seat in the house...you walked right beside her.

Mia had her graduation party too from preschool. It was cute...She got her diploma. I hate that your missing everything...Your going to miss Mia going into Kindergarden. Mario is going into the 7th grade now.

Well Mama, you rest now...My heart will take a long time to heal but, I find peace one day...I know you don't want us to cry but we can't help it.

I miss you and love you very much. Mia and dad does too! Until I see you again mama. I love you!

I'LL ALWAYS LOVE MY MAMA!!!

Naomi and Mia

Naomi Contreras

May 11, 2008

Happy Mother's Day Mama!

It has now been 328 days (46 weeks) since you have been gone. Way far too long for my broken heart. Today was a special day for you Mama...but, your not hear to celebrate it with us.

I keep on replaying things that we did you last year and especially today...we took to you Thunder Valley but, the line was too long...remember you and I took off to play the $5 machine and lost!!! Oh well! So we ended up taking you to the Olive Garden and we drank Champagne and Orange juice...we all took pictures with you.

My mind is so numb right now...I don't even want to celebrate it today...I bought you some flowers, a balloon and lighted a candle for you next to your picture.

I miss you so much mama!!! Things are getting to me now. Your anniversary is coming up and I just do not want to face it...It is getting harder each day without you. I miss your soft warm hands, you calling me at work, your soft baby thin hair, your hugs and kisses too.

I heard your song the other day..."I Always Love My Mama" on the way to work and I just broke down crying in the car! I was 15 minutes late because I couldn't stop!! Remember how I would sing this song to you on Mother's Day and give you your gift...oh, and on your birthday too! And you would tell me to be quiet...But I knew you liked me singing it to you...because you would always smile and laugh whenever I sang it too you...I'll sing it again today for you ok.

Mia still talks about you and remembers all of the fun things you did together...she made me a Mother's Day gift at school..it is a magnet with a picture of her smiling. Her card was so cute Mama...she drew a picture of her and I holding hands. I cried looking at the little card and I hugged her in my arms.

I'm trying really hard to be strong for her and take her wherever I can. I took her a couple of weeks ago to Disneyland for her birthday with Nohemi, Larry and Sierra...You missed her birthday Mama...I didn't have her party yet..I can't do it...I posponed it again.

Dad misses you so very much...I try to comfort him but, it not enough...Mia keeps him going...just like she did for you. We all miss you.

Your Orange Blossoms are blooming Mama...I look outside in the backyard and stare at the orange tree...I can smell your blossoms too. Dad picked some and put them next to your picture.

I'm sorry I missed writing to you on your birthday and Valentine's Day...it was just too hard for me. Just like it is now! Your always on my mind and will forever be in my heart...I know your happy now Mama.

One day Mama, I'll be happy again...Mia keeps me happy...wishing you was hear with us....I love you very much Mama...Until I see you again...XOXOXOXO

I'll wear a white carnation for you today Mama...

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!

I'LL ALWAYS LOVE MY MAMA!!!
Naomi

Naomi Contreras

December 25, 2007

Merry Christmas Mama!

It has now been 173 days (26) weeks now since you have been gone. Today our family aches for you because it is our first Christmas without you. It just didn't feel the same without you.

Christmas Eve was SO HARD for me Mama...We ALWAYS cooked tamales together with christmas music on...that was how I ALWAYS spent Christmas Eve with you. Our house did not smell like Christmas tamales this year. Its so empty without your here. All I did was think about you all day long and cry.

Mia keeps me going as well as, family and friends. I had to put the tree up this year without you...I hated it but, Mia was so happy to help me. She was singing Christmas songs and putting the ornaments up too. I did this for her...not me.

I bought you a Santa Claus candle and put it next to your picture along with flowers for you. Mama, the next two weeks are going to be such a struggle for me...

We still have New Year's and your birthday to face together. It is so hard Mama...I wish you was here. Dad misses you very, very much.

I know your not suffering anymore and that is a relief to all of us because your pain free. But the pain is still here for all of us. I just wanted to say Merry Christmas Mama...

I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH...MY HEART IS SO BROKEN AND LOST WITHOUT YOU HERE. UNTIL I (WE) SEE YOUR BEAUTIFUL FACE AGAIN MAMA...I LOVE YOU!!

I ALWAYS LOVE MY MAMA....
NAOMI, MIA & DAD

Naomi Contreras

November 21, 2007

Mama, five months (153 days) ago today, God called you home. Five months since I have last spoke to you, saw you, held you and told you to your face that I LOVE YOU!

Tomorrow will be Thanksgiving and it just is not the same without you. I bought you some Thanksgiving flowers yesterday.

It made me sad to be in the store seeing everyone buying groceries for Thanksgiving. I was remembering when you and I used to go shopping. You loved to shop for groceries.

Mama I still remember last Thanksgiving very clearly as if it was yesterday. You kept on calling me at work waiting for me to come home. You always waited for me Mama.

I hurt so much Mama...I cannot stay around. I just want to run away. Things are so different without you. My life has turned upside down since you have been gone.

Many things have attacked me in all different directions. I don't know how I made it through each day. It has been a very painful journey for me.

I know that if you was here, you would tell me to "pick myself up and keep going". You always made me feel stronger whenever we had our talks.

I try to put on a happy face for Mia but, she misses you too. She runs to your room when she gets into trouble or sometimes she just goes in there to have her space and she'll play on your bed.

Mia was Sleeping Beauty for Halloween Mama. She looked pretty. Halloween was painful too. I didn't even carve the pumpkin or decorate the house.

We all miss you and hurt for you. The holidays are going to be so hard for me to face. I'm not looking forward to Christmas but, I have to think of Mia...she needs me to be o.k.

I just wanted to tell you "Happy Thanksgiving" Mama. I love you and I miss you. Until I see you again Mama....I'll always love my Mama!

Naomi and Mia

Christine Contreras Cruz

October 2, 2007

Oh,
Mama summers over and now it's gonna be Halloween, I saved the message
you sent to me about the "Ghost Whisper" was on. I won't be getting
anymore phone calls from you about what spooky movie is on and you know
I'm watching it.

You always had the best candy to give out for Halloween. I would come
over to help you make the bags of candy. That just always made me be a
little girl again. You caught me saying one bag for the bowl and bag
for me!!

And you said "Christina put those bags back in the bowl" So, I put them back in the bowl, and you said put them all back in the bowl Christina, I said I thought you couldn't see that well mama!!

Oh mama. I thought that so funny!!!!
I miss you so so very much mama.
Halloween just isn't gonna be the same without you here.

But Yoma and I are doing Friday night Horror nights with the kids. If you where here mama, you would be scacring the kids with us. Having lots of fun with them too.

Mama, there is just never enough time with the people we love the most. And that hurts so much.

I love you Mama, maybe you can come scare me for halloween.....

Chris

Josephine Adame-Flores

July 17, 2007

The Contreras Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. My fondest memory was when I was the little flower girl in their wedding and I remember how kind she and Candy were to me and what a wonderful time I had at their reception except for the little boy who tore my dress. Cherished memories are forever and she will continue to always be in my heart and thoughts forever. May she now rest in peace.

Alicia Carrera

July 3, 2007

Naomi,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know the heartbreak of losing your Mother and the pain is like no other. At times it seems cruel that life goes on when we are hurting so much. We want the world to stop but life does go on and may it comfort you to know that she is at peace and no longer suffering. No more diabetes and no more dialysis three times a week. God has called her home and she is at his side free of any illness. She is now your special Guardian Angel watching over all of you. She may be gone physically, but her spirit will always be with you. And the one thing no one can ever take away are the precious memories that you have of your Mom and as time goes by, the pain may ease but you will come to cherish those memories.

You were a good daughter to your Mom and you were always there for her. Just as the commandment says, Honor your Mother and Father, and you have. I know you will take care of your Dad because that is just the way you are. His heart is broken because he has lost his soulmate and lifelong partner. Be there for each other.
Your Mother's legacy will live on in each one of you, her children. You will honor her everyday as you live your lives the way she taught you. And as a parent, you have and will pass that legacy on to your children and for generations to come.

You know I love you as my little sister and if there is anything you need, please let me know. Your familia is my familia and my familia is your familia. We may not be related by blood, but we are by love and I feel truly blessed that God allowed our paths to cross and that I was able to spend time with your Mom, Senora Contreras. I don't need to tell you what an amazing woman she was but I see so much of her in you. Know that you are all in my thought and prayers and may she rest in peace.

Con Mucho Amor y Carino
Alicia Carrera

Chris Okubo

July 2, 2007

Naomi, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my regrets and convey the same to your family. Your memories and humorous thoughts will help keep her close to your heart. One day the tears will stop but the heart ache will take a while longer... Always Chris and Casey

Christine Contreras

June 29, 2007

Mom, you just finished taking a shower getting ready to go dialysis and God said, Juanita today there will be no more dialysis, no more limited water intake, today you come home where there is no worries no more pain. I know you suffered more than we know, but you never complained.

You taught us all well Mama. Don't worry about us we will all take care of each other and you showed us how to take care of ourselves. But most of all, you know that your girls have someone who loves them so very much and will also take care if them.

Your sons have the same. I miss you so much, I still can't imagine going home and you won't be there and that I won't get a call from you during halloween to tell me, "am I watching the scary movie that you are watching". Or that your gonna call Manuel if I don't go straight home after leaving your house, And me telling you SO! and hearing you laugh, Mom, I did pay attention to you when you were cooking,

Mama, don't worry about Dad, we will take good care him.

Mom, I'm glad your not suffering anymore, but somehow that doesn't help my heart. I love you so very much and I am glad I told you that the last day we saw each other was on Father's day. I'm glad we all had a good time that day.

Until we see each other again mom, I love you!!

Your 1st born

Christine

Patti Wallin

June 29, 2007

Naomi and Mia,

I am so sorry for your loss and the loss of your family. May you find peace in knowing that God is comforting your mom now, holding her hand, and giving her complete peace. I know the pain that you are feeling right now is mind numbing but be strong for yourself and for your family and take heart as time will eventually ease the pain and replace it with the comfort of all of the sweet memories you cheerish. Your beloved mom will never be far from you. You and your family are in my prayers. God Bless.

Loretta Steele (Gomes)

June 28, 2007

Naomi- I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. I know how much we love our mamas and can only imagine the pain your heart is in. Let God carry you through. Your precious memories of her will be with you forever. God Bless.

Marianne Lalley

June 28, 2007

Naomi,
My prayers are for you & your family as your Mom no longer needs them. I know that this is a difficult time but take consolation in knowing that she is finally at peace with no pain in the comfort of God.

bill fong

June 28, 2007

my deepest sympthy to the family.
when i was working a capital market, juanita would come in shopping and visit with us. I remember how her smile when she greeted us. its been years since the store closed, but i still can remember her smile. rest in peace, and may god be with you.

Olivia Camacho

June 27, 2007

Dearest Naomi,
You have been a loyal loving daughter. Please know that I am thinking of you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you & your family. Take comfort in knowing that God's peace and love surround you today and treasure her memory forever. God Bless you all,
Your friend Olivia Camacho

Robert Najar II

June 27, 2007

Mr. C, Naomi, Chris, Mario and Jr... Mrs. C was a diamond in the rough. She was hard on the outside, but her heart sparkled with love and compassion to those who truly knew her best. I will always cheerish the times and memories spent with her. Thank you for sharing your mom with me. I pray the Lord's great peace and comfort will guard your hearts and minds during this time. Rest in peace mom.

Lupe & Jose Sanchez

June 27, 2007

Naomi, Robert, Mia & Family,

I'm sorry to hear of your mom passing, please let us know if there is anything you or your family needs. Our thoughts and prays are with you.

Jennifer Avalo

June 27, 2007

My prayers go out to you and your family. May God be with you and your family in this need of time.

Naomi Contreras

June 27, 2007

Mama,

I cannot believe it has now been 7 days since I last held you in my arms, kissed your face, held your warm hand, touched your soft hair, hearing your voice and telling you that I LOVE YOU MAMA!

I know you are in a better place Mama. God is taking care of you now. God was so tired of seeing you in so much pain, He decided to bring you home with Him. Thank you God for taking her pain away.

Dad misses you so much Mama. God let you stay with Dad all the way up to your 50th wedding anniversary! Thank You God for their 54 years together! I promised to take care of him. Please don't worry.

I will ALWAYS have you in my heart and mind for the rest of my life. I have so many good memories of you Mama. Watching you make homemade tortillas (the best tortillas I have ever tasted), making tamales on Christmas Eve every year. Mama you made the BEST MOLE! Nobody made mole like you! We're all going to miss your mole. Taking you shopping and going out to lunch or just hanging around the house talking with you or watching you and Mia teasing each other. I could go on and on talking about you.

Mia misses you too Mama. She misses you very much but, she knows you are with God now. She goes to your room everyday and every night before she goes to bed, she'll stand in the doorway and say, "good night Yaya, I love you.

I am so thankful that God allowed for you and dad to live long enough to see my first child. That means so much to me. I put on Mia's favorite little jeans you bought her. She doesn't want to take them off.

I miss you my beautiful Mama. I miss you SO MUCH but, I cannot be selfish. I wouldn't want to leave God either.

I know you are not alone...tell my sisters Delores and Lisa Maria all about us. I know you are happy to see the woman that raised you to be a wonderful woman, wife, mother, grandmother and friend, your grandmother Maria Sanchez. Say hello and send hugs and kisses to my Grandma Josie, Tia Josie, cousin Chata (Alice) and to my compadre Brian. Simoan and Chula are with you too.

Mama my heart flew away the day you left us...I know you are watching us now. My special angel. I LOVE YOU WITH ALL OF MY HEART AND SOUL. I'D GIVE ANYTHING JUST TO SEE YOU ONE MORE TIME.

REST NOW MAMA. ENJOY YOU NEW LIFE WITH OUR LORD AND SAVIOR. THAT MEANT A LOT TO YOU. UNTIL (I CAN'T WAIT!) I SEE YOU AGAIN MAMA, ALWAYS KNOW THAT I LOVE YOU VERY, VERY, VERY MUCH!

I'LL ALWAYS LOVE MY MAMA!
NAOMI

Christine Marion

June 27, 2007

My deepest condolences to the Contreras family, although I had not seen your mother in many years she was always in my heart and mind and one of the most beautiful caring persons I ever met. May God lift you in your time of sorrow.

Laurie Marquez

June 27, 2007

Naomi (and Mia),

I know how close you were to your mom, may your memories be a comfort to you at this sad time. My condolences to your entire family. She is not in pain any more!

Lori Calvillo

June 27, 2007

I will miss my Tia. She always made me laugh and she was always sweet to me and my family. Now she is with our Lord and Saviour pain free. I know she will have a great time with my mother Josie, and they'll be dancing together and having fun like the good 'ol days.

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