Albert V. Contreras Sr.

Albert V. Contreras Sr., 71 of Fremont, died on Thursday, November 18, 2010 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on September 4, 1939 in Fremont, MI to Regino and Cresenciana (Vasquez) Contreras. Albert was a 1958 graduate of Fremont Ross High School. He was a full time farmer and also worked at Tower Automotive in Bellevue, OH for 15 years. On November 15, 1966 he married Adela Saldivar in Brownsville, TX and she survives. Albert enjoyed billiards, reading and spending time with his family. He was a member of the Eagles, the Moose and the UAW.

Surviving are children, Ricardo (Regina) Contreras, Albert Contreras Jr., Tomas Contreras, David (Lani) Contreras and Kristina Contreras all of Fremont; nine grandchildren; siblings, Robert (Maria), Gustavo (Maria), Irma Contreras all of Fremont, Roman Contreras of Grand Rapids, MI and Alicia Contreras of Washington. He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother Jacinto and a sister Minerva Garcia.

Contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice or the American Cancer Society in Alberts memory.