Maria was born on March 28, 1937 in Colonia Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico to John Contreras and Carmen Quintana. she is survived by her four sons, John Gomez of Burbank, CA; Victor Gomez and his wife Patricia of Canutillo NM; Eddie Gomez of Deming, NM and Rene Gomez and his wife Margarita of Deming, NM; one daughter, Elvia Mesa of Deming NM; one Step daughter Catalina Garcia of CA; two brothers, Francisco Contreras, Manuel Contreras; Five Step sisters Nadine Alaniz, Virginia Valenzuela, Luisa Delgado, Gloria Salas and Esperanza Avila and countless nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren. she is preceded in death by both of her parents, her stepmom Micaela Contreras, her husband Eduvijes Gomez; four brothers, Rudy Alaniz, Ralph Alaniz, Ruben Alaniz and Lupe Contreras; three sisters Maria Moreno, Patsy Del Rio and Ramona Alaniz.
Visitation will be on Saturday, June 18, 2022 from 10-10:45am at Terrazas Funeral Chapels.
Funeral service will begin at 10:45am at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with Pastor, Obed Rivera officiating.
Concluding services with an interment will be at Mountain View Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers are Chris Verduzco, Manuel Mesa, Lee Cook, Nathaniel Cook, Adrian Gomez and Eddie Gomez Jr. A Special thank you to Chris for being with her through it all until her departure.
Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels.