Elisa Martínez Contreras

Elisa Martínez Contreras was called to be with the Lord on September 5, 2023, at the age of 89. Elisa (Licha) was born on May 5, 1934, in Monterrey, México to Juan Francisco MartÍnez and Margarita Galván. She was married to Miguel Tristan Contreras of Goliad, Texas. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Miguel, both her parents, and her grandson, Zachariah Bostic.

When Elisa was 16 years old, her mother died and thereafter a greater bond between her widowed father, 5 sisters and 2 brothers was established. As a teenager, she began to work at Cerveceria Cuauhtémoc. At the brewery, known as La Famosa, she played for the company's female softball team. In 1960, Elisa and Miguel married in Monterrey, México and then began life together in San Antonio. They had 6 daughters and 3 sons. Elisa was a devoted housewife and mother, but she also helped Miguel manage his successful welding business. Their highest priority was to instill cultural values and faith in God in their children. They also sent their children to private schools under the guidance of the Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco, the Sisters of Divine Providence and the Central Catholic Marianists. Elisa always emphasized the importance of work and education to her children. During summer vacations, the Contreras family would travel in their red and white Chevy van to several places across Mexico. Later when she was widowed, her children took her on trips to Europe and Australia. Elisa enjoyed cooking, gardening, fútbol, and attending Juan Gabriel concerts. She lived an extraordinary life, had a zest for life, and displayed a deep devotion toward her family and friends.

Elisa is survived by her children: Margaret Hernandez (Ruben), Elisa Rea (Oscar), Rosalinda Bostic (Vincent), Teresa Duncan (Todd), Carolina Contreras, Michael Contreras (Caroline), Jesse Contreras (Diana), MarÍa Guadalupe Contreras, and John Contreras (Monica); grandchildren: Ruben Fabian Hernandez (Julia), Pamela Hernandez (Trent), Kayla Hernandez, Angela Rea (Robert), Christopher Rea, Kathryn Bostic, Erik Bostic, Chelsea Duncan, Natalia Collins (John), Frederico Vogiatzis (Sheena), Jeffrey Howard, Tristan Contreras (Courtney), Megan Contreras, Makayla Contreras, Noah Contreras, Christian Contreras, Luz Andrea Contreras, Rene Contreras, Evianna Contreras and Mia Contreras; and 14 great grandchildren. Also surviving Elisa is her brother, Francisco Javier MartÍnez Galván and several nieces and nephews.

The Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 12, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Trevino Funeral Home, 226 Cupples Road, San Antonio, TX 78237 followed by a Rosary at 7:00 p.m.

The Procession will depart from the funeral home on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. for a 10:30 a.m. Mass of The Resurrection at St. Jude Catholic Church. Interment will follow in San Fernando Cemetery II.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.funerariadelangelcupples.com for the Contreras family.