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Robert Contreras Obituary
Born July 12, 1949, and raised in Alamo, Bobby graduated from PSJA High School in 1968. Bobby worked for the Texas Department of Human Services for twenty-three years. Judge Contreras was currently serving as your Hidalgo County Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 Pl. 1 for the last 25 years. He had also served as a PSJA School Board member for 12 years.
He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Erasmo and Agustina Contreras; his sister, Irma Nora Contreras Gil; brother, Erasmo Contreras Jr.; and his brother-in-law, James Monroe "Jimmy" Deaton.
The Honorable Judge Contreras is survived by his wife of 56 years, Barbara Ann (Deaton) Contreras; a son, Robert Jeffery (Liza) Contreras of San Juan; a daughter, Heather Ann Contreras of Pharr; brother Carlos "Charlie" Contreras of San Juan; his three grandchildren who were his pride and joy, Taylor Ann, Samantha Ann, and Nathan Riley; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews who he loved and adored.
Visitation with family will begin at 5 p.m., with a 6:30 p.m. rosary Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Memorial Funeral Home, 311 E. Interstate 2, San Juan. Funeral Mass will take place at 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 11, 2025, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in San Juan. Interment of cremated remains will follow at Palm Valley Memorial Gardens in Pharr.
Serving as pallbearers are Nathan Riley Pena, Eddie Contreras, Chase Deaton, Martin Drewry, Randy Foster, Norman Cordova, Roel Coronado, and Balde Guerrero.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the PSJA Education Foundation https://www.psjaedfoundation.org or MD Anderson Cancer Center https://www.mdanderson.org/donors-volunteers/donate/honor-loved-ones.html.
Funeral services are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Contreras
Frank Cuellar
July 11, 2025
RIP Robert, you were a "Good and True Friend", funny, quick to counter back and make everyone laugh, We will Miss you and our Condolences to your Family. "God Bless You My Friend and you will Always be remembered how Good of a person you were my friend. Frank Cuellar n Sylvia, Donna, Texas.
Victor Alvarado
July 11, 2025
Dear Bobby, I am sad to hear that you will not be around anymore to treat people with kindness and respect. I remember you with affection, as my student at UTPA. I want to share my appreciation and condolences with your family and loved ones. R.I.P.
Dr. Victor Alvarado
Samuel Sanchez
July 11, 2025
RIP "Bobby " Contreras.
Thank you for your friendship and guidance.
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness...for they will be filled. You made the world a better and fairer place for all people.
My sincere condolences to your family.
Samuel Sanchez -Weslaco
Francisco Cardenas
July 10, 2025
My condolences to the family the judge was a good man thank you for being my friend you will never be forgotten RIP
Jose & Winnette Handy & Family
July 8, 2025
Our condolences to the Contreras Family. Bobby was a good person.Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. May he Rest In Peace
Jaime Garcia
July 8, 2025
Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. A great person will be missed. I had the honor of enjoying some coffee with him numerous times at a local restaurant in McAllen, TX. Descanse en paz.
raudel guerra
July 7, 2025
Bob a good friend since the first day we met. We shared a lot of good times
in high school. May he rest in peace and our condolences to the entire family.
Juan Barrera
July 7, 2025
My compadre/friend was one of a kind. Robert (Bobby) was a smart hard working man, but also knew how to have fun. I'll never forget his welcoming smile, his life & legacy will be remembered as an asset to his community. . . Your work is done compadre, rest in peace. Thank you for times shared.
Camilo and Mercedes Ramirez, Edinburg,Tx.
July 6, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rosie Palacios
July 6, 2025
My condolences on the passing of your father. You and your family are in my heart and mind. I will never forget his kindness. May he rest in peace, and may your family find the strength to bear this great pain.
Juan Palomo
July 6, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. May you rest in peace our good friend for any years. From The Palomo Family Mr and Mrs Juan Palomo and Family
Anzaldua Family Paul Sr, Georgia, Paul Jr, Randy Lee
July 6, 2025
Our Condolences to the family, Rest In Peace Bobby
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