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Barbara Contreras Obituary

Barbara Lucille Contreras, 67, of Durango, Colorado passed away April 29, 2019 at 1:10pm in her home surrounded by family. She was born on September 5, 1951 to Juan and Delfina Gurule.

In 2006 doctors said she had 1% chance of survival but God performed a miracle and blessed us with her for 13 more years. Barbara started out as a preschool teacher but her main career was caregiving. Mom always made people feel welcomed. She was the glue that kept us all together. She was loved by so many. She loved everyone, but she always said, "I love Jesus more." She was excited to go home to her Jesus Lord and Savior. She will be deeply missed. She is our Angel now watching over us until we join her. WE LOVE YOU MOM!

She is survived by her husband Oscar Contreras of 31 years, her children: Christopher Salvador, Rene Salvador, Victoria Salvador, LaDonna Salvador, Monica Contreras and Oscar Contreras and her beloved 36 grandkids! She is also survived by her brothers: John, Condy and Gene Gurule; her sisters: Jenny Martinez and Clarita Gurule, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at Calvary International Assembly of God, 578 E. 5th Ave. Durango, on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 10am. A celebration of life and food to follow at the American Legion, 878 E. 2nd Ave. Durango.

"She was always super-caring. Someone who would always support you regardless, she loved and cared about everyone and touched all the lives she met. She will never be forgotten." Esai Gomez

Published by The Durango Herald on May 1, 2019.
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Miss you so much. you were the best person ❤ loving and caring ❤ rest in peace. Gone but never forgotten

Joyce Cibrian

April 25, 2021

Gone miss you Barbara the time I needed motherly advice God would always bring you to visit. Thank you for loving my little tribe as your own. Love you momma Barbara.

Roald n vickie Atencio

May 19, 2019

I would like to send out my dearest condolences to the Gurule family. Cousins, brothers, sisters for the loss of a wonderful lady. She will be greatly missed by all and my prayers go out to you all. As well as the Contreras family. .
Andrew Trujillo
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Andrew Trujillo

May 3, 2019

God bless Barbara, she was such a beautiful soul in our community growing up. May the Creator be with her and her family during these times of need

amy barry

May 3, 2019

Rest in peace Barbara

Barbara Owen

May 2, 2019

My deepest condolences to the family of cousin Barbara, May your memories comfort and bring peace to your hearts.
Sadie Martinez

May 2, 2019

Condolences to the family of barbra. My ❤ is truly saden. She will truly be missed i will always cherished the moments we had. You always welcomed me into your RIP now my sweetheart love forever michelle

Patti. Michelle Vigil

May 2, 2019

Bryant Chavez

May 2, 2019

Lori Herrera

May 2, 2019

My condolences to Barbara's family. Went to Durango High with her. May God comfort the family. And may she RIP

Nellie Reyes Romeri

May 2, 2019

Sending you my love ♥ and lots of prayers. She will always be a part of us. She will be MISSED but never FORGOTTEN she leaves us so many great memories that we treasure in our hearts. R. I. P.


Love all my Durango Family ♥

Lucila Melendez

May 2, 2019

Patti michelle Vigil

May 1, 2019

My heart is broken. But I know your in a better place. I will never forget everything you did for me. Love you too the moon and back. R. I. P

Joyce Cibrian

May 1, 2019

Our condolences to Barbara's family. We love her and will miss her deeply. I am so thankful we got to see her just a few days before she went home! Hold onto the memories. They will comfort you.

Tina and Carl Beal

May 1, 2019

Emily Gomez

May 1, 2019

Trinney Barela

May 1, 2019

My dearest Gurule Hitos, I want to express my deepest condolences on the loss of our Barbarita as Tita used to call her.

I am humbled knowing I had a hand in raising all of you, while in my youth. I love all of you with all my heart and pray you will be consoled knowing she is with her Lord and Momma and Tita.
Rest now Barbara, keep a close watch over all of your wonderful family.

We all love you and will miss you but are consoled you are with your Lord and someday we too will join you, until then
REST IN PEACE...
Love you
Frank and Trinney

Trinney Barela

May 1, 2019

Well Barbra you are where you wanted to be and I am happy that you are free to watch over is all I love you do much my heart breaks for all of your kids and grandkids and your sister's and brothers and your husband but we all knew that you love the lord so much and he took are qween home with him rip I'm my heart till we meet again ♡☆♡sange ☆♡

Sandra RODRIQUEZ

May 1, 2019

My condolences to the family on the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort be with you during your time of sorrow. (Psalm 145:19)

May 1, 2019

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