MARIA DEL CARMEN CONTRERAS 11/21/1930 - 07/17/2012 Maria del Carmen Contreras, 81, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 in San Antonio, Texas. Mrs. Contreras was born and raised in Laredo, Texas. She is preceded in death by parents, Regina and Antonio Vega. Her loving husband, Genaro Contreras and sons, Genaro Contreras Jr., Jose Rogelio Contreras, Juan Antonio Contreras. Grandson, Jorge Alberto Contreras Jr. Her aunt who raised her, Severa Vega Carmona. Sisters, Maria Garcia and Francisca Flores. She is survived by her children, Paula Garza, Amadita (Jose N.) Guardiola, Jorge Alberto (Melissa) Contreras, Francisco Javier Contreras, Maria C. (Ricardo) Ramirez, Alejandra Contreras. Sister-in-law, Esperanza Contreras. Numerous grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Siblings, Amadita Ibarra and Miguel Jimenez. Also surviving her are numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 22, 2012 from 4 to 9 p.m. and a Vigil of the Deceased will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Hernandez Lopez and Sons Northside Chapels, 800 Boston St. at San Bernardo Ave. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 23, 2012 departing from funeral home chapel. Holy Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at Mother Cabrini Catholic Church. Committal services and interment will then follow in the Calvary Catholic Cemetery.