Maria Magdalena Sanchez de Contreras

Maria held an associate's degree in accounting and enjoyed a fulfilling career as a homemaker. She was married to her beloved husband, Guillermo Contreras, on December 6, 1986.

Maria was an active member of Renew Life Church, where she found a sense of community and spiritual fulfillment. She cherished her time knitting scarves for her family, reading the Bible, and cooking delicious meals.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Guillermo Contreras; her children Guillermo Contreras (Melissa Contreras), Hosanna Contreras (Antonio Salazar), and Alexandra Contreras, all of Midland, Texas. By her father Eliazar Sanchez of Bakersfield, California, and her mother Gloria Sanchez of Bakersfield, California. Her siblings include Javier Sanchez, John Sanchez, Eliazar Sanchez Jr., Jose Sanchez, Armando Sanchez, Sonia Moreno, Gloria Renteria, Laura Bustamante, and Stefanie Sanchez, all of Bakersfield, California. Maria’s legacy continues through her treasured grandchildren Gabriella Contreras, Adriana Contreras, Myla Salazar, and Ezekiel Salazar.

She was preceded in death by her beloved grandmother Bernadina Hernandez.

A public visitation for Maria will be held on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Ellis Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 12:00 PM, also at Ellis Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.

Serving as pallbearers are John Sanchez, Javier Sanchez, Eliazar Sanchez Jr., Jose Sanchez, Guillermo Contreras, Tony Salazar, and Guillermo Contreras Jr.