Gina Contreras

GINA CONTRERAS IDAHO FALLS, ID -- On April 3, 2009 we lost an angel on earth. Gina Lee Contreras, 34, was taken from her family and friends, She lost a very tough fight with MS. She was born March 28, 1975 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She grew up in the southeastern Idaho area. Gina, also known as “Bean Torrez” to her friends, not only loved her family, but she had a deep love for helping kids. She had a way of seeing into your heart and soul and to tell you what you needed and wanted to hear. She wanted to use this gift to become a psychologist and work with troubled kids. She owned and operated Samurai Warrior Supplies. She had a huge passion for life and wanted to make this world better. She enjoyed dancing, spending time with her family and friends, and every time she went into a room, she filled it with her honesty and forwardness, which made a person love her even more. She let you know that she truly cared and wanted to help. She always had a tough fight, and things were not always the best, but she had a way to make the best out of every situation and bring the best out of people. She brought out the very best in her children and made her husband a better man. She took control of any situation and made the very best of it, to ensure that those she loved were able to be cared for in the very best way. She was a wonderful mother, wife, friend, soul-mate, and homemaker who is truly and deeply missed and loved. Survivors include: Husband: Eugene Contreras, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Nico Eugene Contreras, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Tatyana T. Contreras, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Zachary E. Contreras, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Stephanie Contreras, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Alexis J. Contreras, Logan, UT Son: Issac Allen Herris, Moore, ID Mother: Terri Hail Buckland Grandma: Clair Hail Grandpa: Frank Contreras, Sr. Sister: Rebecca Stewart, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Margarita Contreras, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Mary Contreras, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Frankey Contreras, Idaho Falls, ID Granddaughter: Mataya Ann Contreras 1 Grandchild on the way Her grandfather Virgil Hail, Grandma Margie Contreras, Father Frank Contreras, Jr., and Father Jerry John Mann all preceded her in death. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 10, 2009, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge Avenue. The family will visit with friends on Thursday evening from 6-7:30 p.m. and one hour prior to services, both at Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.woodfuneralhome.com. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Jody Smith Brown bubbles_x_2000@msn.com I send my prayers to you and the kids Gene. God Bless you. Gina's Friend Jody Jenn Norris halfmoonarmy2000@yahoo.com I really enjoyed living in the apartment under yours. You all were so wonderful. I am so sorry for your loss. Gina was awesome. So full of life. She was easy to talk to. I was so surprised to see her Obit in the paper. I am glad I got to know her, and I will miss her. I wish I could go to the funeral but that's not in the cards right now. Thank you for letting me into your lives for the time I lived there. I'll miss you Gina. Scott & Kelli Moss carlotty@cableone.net Eugene and family, Please accept our deepest sympathies in the loss of Gina. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. From, Scott and Kelli Moss Matt and Tristy Jonsson SkittlePrincess85@yahoo.com We just found out about Gina today. We are very sorry to hear about your loss. From the few times we were able to talk to her, made us wish we were able to get to know her and you guys better. God bless you all, she will be missed.