Juan Pedro Contreras Mendocilla, age 93, passed away on January 13, 2024 in Lincoln, Nebraska. He was born on October 20, 1930 in Santiago de Chuco, Peru to Maximo Contreras Polo and Julia Mendocilla Zavala.
Juan graduated from high school in Trujillo and furthered his education at Universidad Nacional de Ingenieria where he studied Engineering. After obtaining his degree, he worked on building machines which were used to make concrete pipes utilized in mines. In 2001, he moved to the United States and lived in Nebraska to be with family. During his retirement, he enjoyed watching television and listening to his favorite musician, Oscar Aviles.
He is survived by two sisters, two brothers, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and favorite dog, Frik.
A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Iglesia Hispana de Lincoln, 5701 South West 12th Street, Lincoln, NE. A burial is scheduled for May 20, 2024 at 9:00 AM at Lincoln Memorial Park and Cemetery, 6700 S 14th Street, Lincoln, NE.