Guadalupe "Lupe" Contreras

Guadalupe “Lupe” Contreras, 83, of Lubbock, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday morning, January 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Lupe was born on June 12, 1942, in Lubbock to the late Raymond Rangel and Francis (Acosta) Rangel.

She met the love of her life, Alfonso Contreras, and they were married in Lubbock, Texas on October 30, 1957. Alfonso preceded her in death on January 7, 2018.

Lupe was working in environmental services for many years before retiring in 1989. She loved to sing in her church choir at St. Joseph Catholic Church, which was at least 25 years. She was a member of St. Joseph for over 25 years. She loved to spend time with her sisters and listening to western and cowboy music. Lupe also loved to listen to Elvis and watch Chuck Norris, whom she called “Chucky Baby.”

Those left to honor and cherish her memory include four children: Janie Dominguez (Rene) of Lubbock, Alfonso Contreras, Jr. of Lubbock, Dora Prieto of Lubbock and Belen Cervantez (Edward) of Idalou; one brother, Efran Rangel (Corina) of Lubbock; two sisters: Ester Gutierrez (Isidro) of Lubbock and Patsy Villagas (Joe) of Ft. Worth; sixteen grandchildren, thirty-four great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. Lupe was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers: Ruben Rangel and Frank Rangal; two sisters: Maria Ramirez and Victoria Salazar; a grandson, Robby Prieto and a granddaughter, Rebecca Dominguez.

Visitation for Lupe will be held from 1 PM to 8 PM on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the Venue on Broadway, 2202 Broadway, next door to Combest Family Funeral Home. The Holy Rosary will be recited at 6:30 PM that same evening. Mass will be celebrated at 10 AM on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 102 N. Avenue P in Lubbock, with Father Rene Perez as the Celebrant. Final rites and interment will be in the Idalou Cemetery under the personal care and direction of Combest Family Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Steve Prieto, Michael Ray Dominguez, Adrian Contreras, Joe Contreras, Edward Cervantez, Jr., Ace Torres and Brandon Cervantez.