Lela Contreras

    Lela Contreras gained her angel wings on August 12, 2023 in Lubbock, TX as she was surrounded by her loving family. 
    Lela was born on March 26, 1933 in Gonzales, TX. Those of us who were blessed to be touched by her, understand that her existence and the imprint she left on our hearts exceed the quantity of time that Lela was able to have. 
    She lived for our Father God and surrendered her life and accepted Christ Jesus as her personal savior. She loved to worship and gave thanks to God every day.  Lela married Jose Ramon Contreras February 10, 1964 in Lamesa, TX. She was talented and adventurous in many aspects of her life. She had an amazing sense of humor. 
    Lela was known for her collection of baseball caps, Elvis and Mickey Mouse artifacts. When Lela wasn’t working, she could be found cooking for her family, listening to the country music on her radio or taking a morning walk.         
    Not a day went by where Lela didn’t talk about how much her children and family meant to her.
    Her family was arguably her most important achievement in life.
    Lela is survived by her children, Dolores Lemon and husband Ruben of Whiteface, TX, Dorothy Olivo of Lubbock, TX, Suzy Contreras of Lamesa, TX, Javier Contreras and wife Anna of Midland, TX, Eric Contreras and wife Catherine of Corpus Christi, TX, and Lisa Rocha and husband Eddie of Lamesa, TX, 19 grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.     
    Lela was preceded by her husband of 55 years, Jose Ramon Contreras, son, Johnny Alaniz, brother Benny Costello and mother Elizabeth Vasquez Alaniz.         Services will be held on Friday, August 18, 2023 beginning at 9:15am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church at 1120 52nd St in Lubbock, TX.

– Press-Reporter obituary services