Juan "Johnny" Contreras, age 86, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2008, in his home, joining in Paradise his wife, Herminia Torres, and his daughter, Deb Armstrong. Johnny was born on December 27, 1921, in Timpson, Texas, to Longino and Julia Contreras. He served his country in the U.S. Army, worked as a DJ for WTOD of Toledo, and retired from Unicast/Midland-Ross after 32 years.
Johnny was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister and is survived by four sisters, two brothers, and four doting children, John Contreras Jr., Cindy Tobin, Tom Contreras, and Rick Contreras, with their respective families. Johnny will always be remembered for his insatiable hunger for life and his bewitching celebrity smile.
Friends may call at the Eggleston Meinert Pavley Funeral Home, Oregon Chapel, 440 S. Coy Rd., on Saturday, April 26 2008, from 9:00 a.m. until prayers at 12:30 p.m. followed by a Mass at St. Ignatius Church at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Restlawn Memorial Park. Those wishing to make a expression of sympathy are asked to consider Hospice of Northwest Ohio.
Visitation: Saturday, 1-12:30 p.m.
Services: Saturday, 1:00 p.m.