Roberta Vargas Contreras

Roberta Vargas Contreras

  Roberta Vargas Contreras, 58, passed away peacefully on Feb. 6, 2025, at home surrounded by family and close friends in Willis, Texas. She was born on Aug. 23, 1966, in Superior, Arizona, to George and Mary Encinas; Gregorio Aguilar.

  After graduating from Superior High School in 1985, she pursued a career in banking and after 20 years, she became a full-time mom. She loved meeting people building her circle of friends, loved being called Nana and caring for her grandkids, and loved decorating for all the seasons, especially Christmas. She loved her relationship with the Lord and enjoyed helping during the church fiestas in Superior, she taught catechism and looked forward to attending church.

  Roberta leaves behind her loving husband, Patrick Contreras. They were married for 30 years but were together for 40 years total. She also leaves behind her children, Patrick Contreras Jr., Gabrielle Contreras, Victoria Contreras, Marcos Contreras and Monique Contreras; mother, Mary Encinas; sisters, Virginia Vargas, Renee Vargas and Georgina (Jason) Hunter; and brothers, Greg Aguilar, Dino Aguilar.

  She is preceded in death by her father, George Encinas, Gregorio Aguilar; and her niece, Angelina Vargas.

  A Celebration of Life was held Wednesday, Feb. 12, in Texas.

  Services in Superior will be held Feb. 21, 2025, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. The viewing will be held at 6 p.m. followed by Rosary at 7 p.m. On Feb. 22, there will be another viewing at 9 a.m. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery, followed by a reception at the Los Hermanos Hall, 835 US-60, Superior, Arizona 85173.