In Memory Of
Esmeralda Contreras
1950
2022
Esmeralda Contreras
June 28, 1950 — January 20, 2022
Esmeralda "Esma" Contreras, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend to many, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on January 20, 2022 surrounded by her children.
Esma was born in Toledo, Ohio on June 28, 1950, to Daniel and Lucile Contreras. She graduated from Woodward High School in 1969. Esma worked at Mercy Health St Vincent's Medical Center for 45 years, retiring as a Medical Technologist in 2015.
Esma enjoyed shopping, brunching with her siblings, trips to the casino, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She loved fiercely, had an infectious laugh, a beautiful smile, and embodied the example of a true friend and mother. She made everyone's life richer with her humor and selflessness. Esma lived for her children and grandchildren and always put their needs before hers. She will be immensely missed but friends and family take solace knowing she has received eternal life.
Esma was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Lucile; her brother, Jimmy; and her sister, Judy.
She is survived by her three adoring children Abe (Jamie) DeWood, Wes (Samantha) DeWood, and Rachel DeWood; her grandchildren Jaden, Gavin, Madden, Brantley, Holden, and Roman, as well as her seven siblings, and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive guests on Friday, February 11, 2022 from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the Most Blessed Sacrament Parish, 2240 Castlewood Dr., Toledo, OH 43613 with Memorial Mass beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the church.
To share a memory of Esma or to leave a special message for her family, please click the "Share Memories" tab above.
Esma was born in Toledo, Ohio on June 28, 1950, to Daniel and Lucile Contreras. She graduated from Woodward High School in 1969. Esma worked at Mercy Health St Vincent's Medical Center for 45 years, retiring as a Medical Technologist in 2015.
Esma enjoyed shopping, brunching with her siblings, trips to the casino, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She loved fiercely, had an infectious laugh, a beautiful smile, and embodied the example of a true friend and mother. She made everyone's life richer with her humor and selflessness. Esma lived for her children and grandchildren and always put their needs before hers. She will be immensely missed but friends and family take solace knowing she has received eternal life.
Esma was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Lucile; her brother, Jimmy; and her sister, Judy.
She is survived by her three adoring children Abe (Jamie) DeWood, Wes (Samantha) DeWood, and Rachel DeWood; her grandchildren Jaden, Gavin, Madden, Brantley, Holden, and Roman, as well as her seven siblings, and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive guests on Friday, February 11, 2022 from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the Most Blessed Sacrament Parish, 2240 Castlewood Dr., Toledo, OH 43613 with Memorial Mass beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the church.
To share a memory of Esma or to leave a special message for her family, please click the "Share Memories" tab above.
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