Esther Faye Moreno Contreras

Esther Faye Moreno, 67, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, in Roswell, New Mexico. Esther was born On July 22, 1955, to Gomesindo Contreras and Sara C Martinez in Levelland, Texas. She attended the Roswell College of Cosmetology where she became a beautician. Esther loved the Lord and was a member of the Upper Room Church. She did God’s work by helping whoever was in need. Esther enjoyed gardening and home improvements, always tending to her yard and making her home emaculate. She loved entertaining friends and family and jamming to music especially oldies. she enjoyed watching boxing and football, she was a dedicated “Dallas Cowboys” fan. Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Joe Contreras; grandchildren: Anthony Sanchez and wife Cassandra, Amanda Sanchez, Jazmine Contreras and husband Ben, Janessa Contreras, Manny Martinez and wife Vianney, Freddy Contreras and wife Emily, Andrew Contreras and wife Abby, Sergio Contreras, Davinna Contreras, Janiah Contreras, great-grandchildren: Noah and Andres Sanchez, Annelea and Elias Gonzales, and Jenessis Martinez; Brother, Charles Contreras; special niece, April Sosa; numerous nieces and nephews; special cousins: Betty Sanchez, Cathy Contreras and Priscilla Contreras; as well as her close friends: Donna Nuñez, Rosa Hernandez, Margo Nuñez, and Grace Ann Lopez Smith. Preceding Esther in death are her son, Andrew W. Contreras; granddaughter, Andrea Contreras; parents, Gomesindo Contreras and Sara C Martinez; grandmother, Rosie Duran; siblings: Ernesto Contreras, Frank Contreras, Paul Contreras, Pete Contreras ,Victoria Contreras, Benita Montoya, Christine Sosa, Lucy Contreras, and Lupe Contreras. Those honored to serve as Pallbearers are Joe Contreras, Gilbert Contreras, Jimmy Sosa, Priscilla Anderson Contreras, April Sosa, Theodore Contreras, and Robert Sosa. There will be a viewing for Esther at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, followed by a Memorial Service at 1:00 PM. Please take a moment to share a word of encouragement and support for Esther’s family at www.andersonbethany.com. The family would like to give a special “Thanks” to Priscilla Anderson Contreras, April Sosa, and of course, Betty Sanchez for your kind love and care.

Esther Faye Moreno Contreras

July 22, 1955 - November 9, 2022