Carmen C. Contreras

September 1, 1949 - June 13, 2021

Carmen Contreras, age 71, of Jackson, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, June 13th at 2:55 am at Lewis and Clark Gardens in St. Charles, Missouri. Carmen was born on September 1, 1949 in Travis County, Texas a daughter of Aurelio H. and Cruz C. Cortez. She married Cleto Contreras in 1966 and to this union 9 children were born. Cleto preceded Carmen in death on March 8, 1984. Surviving are her children, Cleto Cortez, John Robert Contreras, Claudia Contreras, Lisa Contreras, Anthony Contreras, Donicio (Gina) Contreras, Travis Shawn Contreras, and Ricky (Dessirae) Garcia; grandsons; granddaughters; great grandsons; great granddaughters; and sister, Teresa Charro. Carmen was preceded in death by her parents, Aurelio and Cruz Cortez; husband, Cleto Contreras; son, Albert Contreras; daughter, Cruz Janie Grider; brothers, BeBe, Mayo and Ernesto Cortez; sisters, Mary Hernandez, and Gloria Charro. A Graveside service will be held at Russel Heights Cemetery in Jackson, Missouri on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Steve Vester officiating. Friends and family may gather at the cemetery for a visitation from 10:30am until the time of service. Interment will follow in Russell Heights Cemetery. For those who prefer, memorial contributions may be made to Missouri Highway Patrol or a Veteran’s Home of the donor’s choice in memory of Carmen. Envelopes will be available and accepted at the graveside service. Crain Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Cape Girardeau has been entrusted with the arrangements.