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Isabel Contreras Obituary
Feb. 16, 1927-March 15, 2014
Isabel "Chavela" Contreras, dedicated wife, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on March 15, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 87. Isabel was born to Juan and Liboria M. Cisneros on Feb. 16, 1927 in San Benito, Texas.
Isabel is survived by her children: Heriberto "Eddie" of Oxnard, Jose "Joe" Contreras of Oakhurst, John (Becky) Contreras of Oxnard, Paul (Carol) Contreras of Oakhurst. Grandchildren: Mark Lamb (Candace) of Arkansas, Justin (Martha), Jason and Jill (Steven) Contreras all of Oxnard. Great-Grandchildren: Tabatha Lamb of Arkansas, Alyssa Gonzalez, Clarrissa and Justin Jr. Contreras all of Oxnard. Her brother Miguel Cisneros of Lansing, Michigan and sister Maria C. Gonzales of San Benito, Texas.
She is preceded in death by her husband Encarnacion Contreras in 2001, her great-granddaughter Kassandra Contreras in 1997, brothers Jose, Ezequiel, Roberto and Juan Jr. Cisneros and her parents Juan and Liboria Cisneros.
Special thanks to her main caregiver, her eldest son Heriberto "Eddie" Contreras, to the Vitas Hospice staff and Dr. Todd Yates & Leslie from Ventura County Hematology-Oncology Specialist Medical Group.
Services will be held at Griffin Family Funeral Chapels, 1075 E Daily Dr, Camarillo, Ca 93010 on Friday, March 21, 2014 with viewing from 10 - 11 a.m., service at 11 a.m. and burial at Conejo Mountain Memorial Cemetery, 2052 Howard Rd., Camarillo, Ca 93012 to follow.Arrangements were made with the assistance of Griffin Family Funeral Chapels, Camarillo. (805) 482-1166.
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Memories and Condolences
for Isabel Contreras
6 Entries
Juan Cisneros
May 6, 2014
My condolences to the Contreras family. Our prayers and thought are with you.
Mr and Mrs Juan M. Cisneros
Todd Yates
March 31, 2014
Truly an amazing lady, whom will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers with the entire Contreras family.
Santiago Gonzales
March 21, 2014
We miss you Tia, but I know you are in a better place now.
Rev. Jonathan Mulford
March 20, 2014
To the Contreras family,
It was an honor to help celebrate your dear mother's life. She was a special lady and you have so much to be thankful for.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days that lie ahead.
Sincerely,
Rev. Jonathan Mulford
Ceremony Officiant
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Diana Segura
March 19, 2014
May this light guide Tia's way to her eternal rest.
Our unending prayers for Tia and you, Primos.
Love always,
Diana and Felix Segura
Paloma Rios
March 19, 2014
My heartfelt condolences for the entire Contreras family. My thoughts & prayers are with you. May lil Gma rest in eternal peace.
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