Contreras ��?? Brown ��?? Valarie Contreras Brown, 50, passed away surrounded by her loving family in Socorro, NM on Monday, August 22, 2011. Val was born on July 2, 1961 in New Hall, CA. to Robert and Maria Estela (Pino) Contreras. She is survived by her high school sweetheart and devoted husband of 33 years, Lance Kelly Brown ; her devoted children, Joel Issac Brown and wife, Jennifer; and Brittney Rose Carlo and husband, Desiderio; her grandchildren, Brandon Mc Coy Carlo, Adriel Fahlsing Carlo, and Bella Saint Carlo; her mother, Maria Estela Contreras; her sisters, Dolores Contreras; Elizabeth Thomas and husband, Dave; Deborah Cross and husband, Wayne Babbit; Jeanette Wilson; Robert Contreras; and Maria Estella Otero; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Val resided most of her life in Washington State before moving to Magdalena in 2008. She enjoyed photography and loved the outdoors. She was fond of hiking and exploring but especially loved walking on the beach, any beach. Val loved and adored her family. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. Val was a strong and devout Christian. Val was preceded in death by her father, Robert Contreras and her brother, Ronald Contreras. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, August 29, 2011 at 10:00 am at the Magdalena Community Church, Magdalena, NM. Val��?�s care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services
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