David P. Contreras

David P. Contreras, age 87 of Houston, TX passed away on Wednesday, March 27,2024 surrounded by his loved ones. David was born on March 24, 1937, in Houston, TX to Dionicio (Danny) Contreras and Theodora P. Contreras. David was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sylvia Farris Contreras, brothers, Manuel Contreras, Roy Contreras (twin brother), Tony Contreras and Johnny Contreras and sisters, Sarah Cerda and Irene Seaman and, also his grandson, Adam Contreras, Jr.

David is survived by his sisters, Helen Bocanegra (Ruben), and Alice Deleon (Bonifacio) and his five children, David Contreras, Jr. (Olivia), Richard Contreras (Ana), Adam Contreras Sr. (Silvia Martinez), Troy Contreras (Richard Martinez), Kimberly Rodriguez (Abraham).

David is also survived by his grandchildren, Melissa Contreras, Michael Contreras, Christopher Contreras, Jason Contreras, Jacob Contreras, Joshua Contreras, Jeremy Rodriguez; Veronica Rodriguez, and 15 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.

David graduated from the South Houston Police Academy in 1975 and went on to be a proud deputy constable for Precinct 6 in Houston, TX. David also worked as a Welder for Walkup Company in Houston, TX. David was a member of the United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Pan America Golf Association (PAGA), Knights of Columbus and played music and sang with his brothers Roy, Tony Contreras on the KLVL Radio station. David also sang and played with his other siblings at various other locations.

David was kind, loving and a character. He touched the hearts of many that he came in contact with and those that were around him. He had a great memory of past events and had many great stories to tell us from the time he was young till recent days. David loved to play the guitar, sing, golf, fish, bowl, hunt and watch sports. Especially the Houston Astros!! He would always call family members to talk about sports and tried to find out who was going to win. He would also call us and give us updates on the daily news and ask if it was raining or snowing in Delaware. He lived a great life and fought every day for the remainder of his last 2 years. He always asked us if we wanted to see his cancer chicken and if we wanted to eat some even though he said he didn’t want to eat chicken after seeing it. He also told us that he had 9 lives and wanted to live as long as he could. He survived 4 of those 9 lives with many challenges but kept his head up, smiled and told funny stories every day. He left us with his boxing gloves on and will be missed dearly by all who loved him and knew him.

A visitation for David will be held Friday, April 5, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Funeraria Del Angel Crespo, 2516 Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX 77003. A rosary service will occur Friday, April 5, 2024 from 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

An additional viewing will be held Saturday, April 6, 2024 starting at 9:00 a.m. at the Funeraria Del Angel Crespo funeral home, Navigation. A procession (TO) St. Patrick's Catholic Church at 4918 Cochran Street, Houston, TX 77009 will start immediately at 10:30 a.m. for David's last ride.

The church service will start at 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church on Saturday, April 6, 2024.

A celebration of life reception will be immediately following the church service at the Knights of Columbus, 420 Telephone Road, Houston, TX 77023.

David selected a cremation so there will be no gravesite service.